Up to 30 % Tuition Reduction | Dunedin, New Zealand
Otago Polytechnic is offering generous tuition‑fee support to international students arriving through a partner‑institution Study Abroad agreement in 2026. Qualifying students automatically receive up to 30 % off their first‑year tuition—no separate scholarship form required.
Eligible Bachelor’s Degree | Standard Tuition (NZD) | 30 % Scholarship (NZD) | Tuition After Scholarship (NZD) |
---|---|---|---|
Applied Management | 11,550 | 3,465 | 8,085 |
Applied Science | 11,550 | 3,465 | 8,085 |
Architecture | 11,550 | 3,465 | 8,085 |
Design | 11,550 | 3,465 | 8,085 |
Engineering | 12,550 | 3,765 | 8,785 |
Information Technology | 13,286 | 3,985 | 9,301 |
Visual Arts | 11,550 | 3,465 | 8,085 |
Automatic award – granted with your offer of admission; no extra paperwork.
Up to 30 % tuition discount on your first year of study.
Designed exclusively for full‑time Study Abroad students.
Reduces financial barriers and encourages cross‑cultural learning.
You are eligible if you:
Begin as a new international, full‑time student in 2026 (45–60 credits per semester).
Enroll via a formal Study Abroad partnership between your home institution and Otago Polytechnic.
Meet all academic and English‑language entry requirements for one of the bachelor’s programmes listed above.
Do not defer to 2027 or later, study part‑time, or repeat failed papers.
Are not entering a pathway/Foundation programme that starts after 2026.
Apply to your chosen eligible bachelor’s degree for the 2026 intake.
Provide confirmation that you are coming through a partner‑institution Study Abroad agreement.
Receive:
An Offer of Place showing your reduced tuition fees.
Instructions for paying the remaining balance.
No additional scholarship application is necessary—the discount is applied automatically.
Career‑ready, hands‑on teaching model praised by employers worldwide.
Located in Dunedin—a safe, student‑centric city with vibrant arts, culture, and outdoor adventure.
Strong links to local industry and an extensive global academic network.
Part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, giving you access to national resources and recognition.
Comprehensive support services for international students, from arrival to graduation.
Take advantage of this tuition‑saving opportunity and experience life in one of New Zealand’s most dynamic student hubs. Apply now and become part of Otago Polytechnic’s global community of future professionals.
Do I need a separate scholarship form?
No—the tuition discount is applied automatically.
Can I defer to 2027?
Unfortunately not. The award is valid only for students commencing in 2026.
Does the discount apply to part‑time study?
No. You must maintain full‑time enrolment.
What if I withdraw or fail a paper?
Standard tuition rates will apply to any repeated or future semesters.
I’m not from a partner institution—can I still receive the scholarship?
This particular award is limited to partner‑institution Study Abroad students. Check Otago Polytechnic’s website for other funding options.