Fees & costs
Tuition fees and estimated costs for international students studying online with Open Polytechnic:
- Undergraduate & Diploma Tuition: Tuition fees for international students typically range from NZD 15,000 to NZD 22,000 per academic year, depending on the subject area and credit load.
- Certificate Programs: Fees generally range from NZD 7,000 to NZD 12,000 depending on duration and credits.
- Living Costs: As Open Polytechnic operates predominantly via distance and online learning, international students studying off-shore from their home countries do not incur local New Zealand living costs. Students studying on-shore in New Zealand need to budget approximately NZD 20,000 per year for living expenses according to Immigration New Zealand guidelines.
Read from openpolytechnic.ac.nz on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.