Distance Learning | Leading Online Study | Open Polytechnic NZ
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Distance Learning | Leading Online Study | Open Polytechnic NZ
Roka-Reni Osborne, Social Work Graduate
How you'll study online
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Studying by distance learning
Studying by distance learning is new for many of our learners. Find out how you will study when you choose the flexibility of distance learning and online study.
Studying by distance learning
Studying by distance learning is new for many of our learners. Find out how you will study when you choose the flexibility of distance learning and online study.
Get prepared
Tips for what to consider to help make sure online distance learning will work for you.
Get prepared
Tips for what to consider to help make sure online distance learning will work for you.
Loans, scholarships and fees
Get information on applying for loans, apply for a scholarship to support your studies or check out the fee free study options.
Loans, scholarships and fees
Get information on applying for loans, apply for a scholarship to support your studies or check out the fee free study options.
Full or part-time study
With distance learning you decide how many courses to study at once. Get some tips for what to think about if you are deciding to study full or part-time.
Full or part-time study
With distance learning you decide how many courses to study at once. Get some tips for what to think about if you are deciding to study full or part-time.
How we'll support your study
Studying by distance learning doesn't mean you'll be on your own. We’ll be with you every step of the way. Whether you need help deciding what to study or during your course, we're here to help.
Find out more about how we'll support your study journey.
Find out more
Our Stories
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Sam Johnstone
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From international music photographer to floral stylist for ākonga
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What our learners say
96% of learners say they are satisfied with their overall learning experience. 96% say their study helps them succeed/achieve personal goals.
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Roka-Reni Osborne, Social Work Graduate
How you'll study online
How you'll study online
See our learner reviews
See our learner reviews
Thomas Schaare, graduate
View our learner success stories
View our learner success stories
Funding your study
Funding your study
What would you like to study?
Sorry, we can't find what you're looking for.
Accounting
Built Environment and Trades
Business and Management
Communication
Design
Early Childhood Education
Education
Engineering
Environment
Financial Services
Floristry and Horticulture
Foundation and Bridging
Health, Wellbeing and Community Services
Information and Communication Technology
Legal
Library and Information Studies
Pharmacy
Psychology
Real Estate
Social Work
Te Reo Māori
See all subjects
Studying by distance learning
Studying by distance learning is new for many of our learners. Find out how you will study when you choose the flexibility of distance learning and online study.
Studying by distance learning
Studying by distance learning is new for many of our learners. Find out how you will study when you choose the flexibility of distance learning and online study.
Get prepared
Tips for what to consider to help make sure online distance learning will work for you.
Get prepared
Tips for what to consider to help make sure online distance learning will work for you.
Loans, scholarships and fees
Get information on applying for loans, apply for a scholarship to support your studies or check out the fee free study options.
Loans, scholarships and fees
Get information on applying for loans, apply for a scholarship to support your studies or check out the fee free study options.
Full or part-time study
With distance learning you decide how many courses to study at once. Get some tips for what to think about if you are deciding to study full or part-time.
Full or part-time study
With distance learning you decide how many courses to study at once. Get some tips for what to think about if you are deciding to study full or part-time.
How we'll support your study
Studying by distance learning doesn't mean you'll be on your own. We’ll be with you every step of the way. Whether you need help deciding what to study or during your course, we're here to help.
Find out more about how we'll support your study journey.
Find out more
Our Stories
Teaching and caring for tamariki
Rangikihia Kalman
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Building confidence one step at a time
Miriama Okesene
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), New Zealand Diploma in Psychology (Level 5)
Bachelor of Business graduate’s flame burns bright for management
Sam Johnstone
Bachelor of Business (Management)
From international music photographer to floral stylist for ākonga
Maryanne Bilham-Knight
Our Stories
See all stories
What our learners say
96% of learners say they are satisfied with their overall learning experience. 96% say their study helps them succeed/achieve personal goals.
Learn more
Recent Open Polytechnic News
Open Polytechnic continues support for NZ Defence Force
14 April 2026
Open Polytechnic attended the Marlborough Tasman Veterans’ Support Forum in Nelson recently.
Houseplant enthusiast starts blossoming horticulture career
8 April 2026
Peti Morgan has gone from a houseplant enthusiast to a qualified horticulture professional with help from Open Polytechnic’s NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3)…
From café worker to architectural technology ākonga
2 April 2026
Open Polytechnic ākonga (learner) Hannah Hall has always enjoyed the design aspect of architecture, but it wasn’t until January 2024 that she decided to turn it into a career…
Open Polytechnic to lead future of Tai Poutini on the West Coast
31 March 2026
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (OPNZ) has today, (Tuesday 31 March), confirmed it will take responsibility for Tai Poutini Polytechnic from 1 January 2027, securing the future of vocational education…
See all news stories