Otago Polytechnic's Auckland International Campus is a city-centre campus that teaches Otago Polytechnic qualifications, mainly to international students. It focuses on applied management, IT, construction management and hospitality, with small classes and a practical approach. The polytechnic's main campus is in Dunedin in the South Island.
Auckland, New Zealand
Official website: op.ac.nz
Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin
Auckland city centre
Applied, work-based programmes
NZ$22,000 – NZ$32,000
International students, graduate and bachelor's programmes
NZ$20,000 – NZ$25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on op.ac.nz before you apply.
Master of Applied Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
Postgraduate DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Postgraduate DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Bachelor of Construction Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Small classes in central Auckland.
Applied management with work-based projects.
Two intakes a year.
Graduates work in management, IT and construction in Auckland.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Post Study Work Visa.
Auckland has New Zealand's biggest job market.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a city-centre building near Queen Street, without residences.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with harbours and beaches and the highest rents in the country.
Offer of place from Otago Polytechnic
Proof of NZD 20,000 per year
Tuition fee receipt or evidence
Medical and chest X-ray certificates
Police certificate, if required
Passport valid three months beyond stay
Applications are rolling. Apply by December for February or May for July.
Programmes start in February and July.
A Fee Paying Student Visa from Immigration New Zealand. Show your offer, tuition payment and NZD 20,000 a year for living costs, plus medical and police certificates if asked.
Applied management, IT and construction management are popular. Postgraduate entry needs a degree and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Otago Polytechnic offers some international scholarships. Check the website.
