Otago Polytechnic

Down here, learning is straight up useful.
Your teachers have time for you.

Whether you want to ask lots of questions or get one-on-one feedback, your teachers will work with you until you feel confident.

You’re learning the right stuff.

We work closely with industry to make sure you learn the skills employers look for, and to get you ready to step into a job.

Employers know you're ready for work.

Whether it’s in workshops, simulation labs, work placements, or client projects, you’ll get experience that reflects workplaces in your industry.

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Explore your options below. We have 150+ programmes to choose from - that’s straight up useful.

Straight from our students

Jennifer Churchouse
OP understands the realities of working in the industry while studying, and supports students so no one feels isolated or left behind. ”
Jennifer Churchouse
Infrastructure Asset Management
Jennifer's story
Alex Broad
It was really hands-on and prepared us extremely well. That was down to our lecturers, who had worked in the industry and the industry connections. ”
Alex Broad
Product Design
Alex's story
Matilda Garnett
My Pasifika mentor helped me feel a sense of connection and community at OP. It was nice to have a familiar face amongst the hustle and bustle of campus. ”
Matilda Garnett
Bachelor of Social Services
Matilda's story

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