Distance learning with Open Polytechnic means online learning, and studying where and when it suits you, with our support. Find out more about our distance learning difference and what it’s like to study with us.

• What is distance learning?

  He aha te whakamāramatanga o te ako i tawhiti?

  Find out about how online distance learning works, what you need for study and what to do if you aren't sure what to study.

• Study support and resources

  Ngā ohu taunaki me ngā rauemi ako

  If you need help deciding what to study, or want to see what support there will be during your course, including how we support Māori, Pasifika and disabled learners, find out more here. 

• Fees and funding

  Ngā utu me te tono pūtea

  Get information on applying for loans, apply for a scholarship to support your studies or check out the fee free study options.

• Learner stories

  Ngā kōrero a ētahi ākonga

  Meet some of our learners and graduates, and find out what they think about studying with us by online distance learning.