Enrolment and costs

How to enrol

Here you will find information on how to enrol with Open Polytechnic. To enrol online, simply add courses to your enrolment plan from the subjects and courses section. You’ll then be guided through our online enrolment form. Alternatively you can find enrolment forms, guides and terms and conditions below which you can download if you prefer.

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Fees and costs

All courses have an enrolment fee, which varies depending on the qualification you are enrolling in and whether you are a New Zealand student or an international student.
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Financial assistance and scholarships

There are a number of ways we can help you study when finance is an issue:
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Changing your enrolment

When you receive (or receive access to) your course materials check them carefully to make sure they are what you expected.
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Withdrawals

Applications to withdraw must be made in writing.
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Student loans

Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink.
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Key dates

These dates relate to the majority of our trimesterised courses.
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Paying your fees

Fees must be paid before your enrolment will be confirmed. If you are enrolling in a trimesterised course, fees must be paid before the trimester starts. The Annual Administration Fee is payable with your first enrolment in each academic year. The Annual Administration Fee is non-refundable

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Fee refunds

To be eligible for a fee refund, you must:
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Special Consideration

Special consideration may be approved and is intended to assist a student who, due to exceptional circumstances beyond their control, has been disadvantaged in comparison to other students.
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International students

Many of our qualifications can be studied anywhere in the world.  If you have a good academic background or a strong desire to succeed, it is likely you will be able to study with us.
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