International and studying from overseas

Find out about enrolment and requirements for studying with us if you are an international learner in New Zealand or overseas or a New Zealand citizen or resident who wants to study from overseas.

International learners who study with us include:

  • International learners living in New Zealand
  • New Zealand citizens or residents living overseas
  • International learners living overseas.

Online study

Study with Open Polytechnic is online. This means you will access all your course materials and submit assignments online. You can also get online resources from the Library.

English language requirements

We teach all our courses in English.  All international learners must meet the English Language Entry Requirements for the qualification you are enrolling in. 

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International learners in New Zealand

Open Polytechnic is a NZQA Category 2 provider. If you are an international learner living in New Zealand, with a valid work visa, you may be able to study with us part-time, provided you first meet the entry criteria for the programme you wish to enrol in.

Fees for international learners studying in New Zealand

International learners studying in New Zealand pay international course fees. Fees information is in the qualification page in the table in the Choose courses tab, or on the course page.

Workshops

Some courses include face-to-face workshops. If you need to travel to attend the workshop, you need to arrange and pay for your own travel and accommodation. These costs are not included in the fees charged for the course.

Studying from overseas

Information for New Zealand citizens or residents or international learners living overseas.

Before you apply to study:

  • Check if the qualification you want to study is available to overseas learners.
  • Check if the qualification has any specific entry requirements that you need to meet.

Learner support and pastoral care

Whether you are in New Zealand or overseas, we support you through your studies. Our academic and support staff are available by email and phone. You can also ask questions and join discussions with staff in your online course pages.

As well as being able to study online, you can also access our library to get readings online.

Studying from across the ditch

New Zealander Nicola Barry talks about how she completed her degree in Australia by studying by distance with Open Polytechnic.  Watch her story now.

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Get in touch

If you have any questions about studying with us as an international learner get in touch.

 

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