International students studying in New Zealand

Open Polytechnic offers the security and certainty of a government-owned and accredited institution with more than 60 years’ experience at in supporting students and organisations with vocational learning in their time and place.

The Open Polytechnic is currently New Zealand’s major educator of part-time adult learners and people in the workforce. Open Polytechnic qualifications are New Zealand-accredited and internationally recognised, and focus on delivering applied technical and vocational education and training to suit employers and industry need.

Entry requirements

We can accept international students who are in New Zealand on a valid work permit studying part-time and enrolling in a qualification authorised by their employer as part of their job. 

If the study is not work related a variation of conditions is required. We do not accept international students on a visitor visa or student visa. If you are an international student living in New Zealand, you must provide verified evidence of your right to study in New Zealand with your application for enrolment.

For more information please see the flow chart.

Immigration

Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service.