Open Polytechnic is New Zealand’s specialist provider of tertiary level distance education.

Based in Lower Hutt, Open Polytechnic is a national institution, enrolling students in NZQA approved qualifications from all over New Zealand, and from some 40 countries around the world.

It offers vocationally orientated courses from certificate to diploma and degree level. It offers a wide variety of courses ranging from engineering and trades, to business and management, communication and environment, education and community services, to horticulture, agriculture, humanities, social sciences, legal executive, information and library studies, information technology and computing, as well as psychology and health and wellbeing.

Distance study with Open Polytechnic provides a flexible learning solution for students to suit their work and lifestyle commitments. Learners are able to study at a time and place that best suits their needs.