Otago Polytechnic is one of the best tertiary institutions in New Zealand for applied, hands-on learning.

Our qualifications will prepare you an exciting career, either in New Zealand or around the world – whichever you choose! We offer certificate to postgraduate programmes in areas like design, business, hospitality, engineering, health, horticulture, art, sport, and many more.

If you’re checking out your international study options or want to know more about what we can offer you, this is the best place to start looking.

We offer internationally recognised qualifications

Otago Polytechnic is academically ranked at the top of our sector in Design, Nursing, Health Studies, Visual Arts and Information Technology.*

We rank #1 in supporting students achieve their goals

Otago Polytechnic has the highest qualification completion rate in New Zealand. This means we go the extra distance to help you achieve your qualification.

You’ll benefit from our award-winning and inspiring staff

Staff at Otago Polytechnic are regular winners of national teaching awards, and international research awards.

You’ll experience an outstanding study environment and learning by ‘doing’

As a student at Otago Polytechnic, you’ll benefit from an education that emphasises real-world learning (outside of the classroom), with a strong theoretical base. This means a lot of contact with industry, businesses and internships.

Life in Otago is fun and affordable

Both Dunedin and Central Otago are reasonably inexpensive places to live - rent is comparatively cheap, and living close to campus means everyday activities are within walking distance. If you enjoy nature or nightlife – there is plenty of both!

Dunedin is a young and safe city

Known as New Zealand’s student city, 20% of our population are student and we are considered one of the safest cities in the country.

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