Hello! Thank you for choosing Otago Polytechnic. You are about to begin an exciting journey.

This application form should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. If you need to save the form and return to it later, just use the save button at the side of the page. Please note that you cannot save the form or upload documents until you have entered your personal details.

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If you would prefer to apply on a paper form, you can download it here.

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Passport Type

1. Your Details

First name*

Middle names Previous name

Last name (family name)*

Preferred name Date of Birth

Gender*

Which region of NZ do you normally live in?

Ethnicity *

I am New Zealand Māori
(select up to three iwi)

NZQA/NSI number (if you know it)

Otago Polytechnic ID (if you studied here before)

Email address* Phone number*

Email address (please enter again, to confirm)

Postal address:

Town

Postcode

Country

Select this if your study address is not the same as your postal address

If you know your postal address while studying:

Town

Postcode

Date you move in

Emergency contact*

Their name Their phone number

Their relationship to you (for example: mother, uncle) Their email address

3. What you need to provide to us

The entry requirements for the programme you are applying for can be found on the individual programme information pages on our website . You are encouraged to supply any supporting information below, alternatively once we have received your application we will be in contact with you to request any further information required to allow us to assess your application. We recommend using DOC, JPG or PDF formats with a max file size of 2MB.

Having trouble uploading files?

Please select a programme to upload material.

4. Ministry of Education Questions

This information is required by the New Zealand Government

Is this your first year of tertiary study?*

What year did you first enrol?

What was your MAIN activity or occupation on 1 October last year?*

What is the highest award you currently hold from secondary school?*

Name of the last secondary school you attended (state "overseas" if applicable)*
New Zealand school not on list Overseas secondary school

When was/will be your last year at secondary school?*

Have either of your parents ever studied at tertiary level (university, polytechnic or other higher education institution)?

5. Student Support

We have a team of professionals that are dedicated to supporting you through your journey with us. Support areas include disability, learning advice, Maori and Pasifika, emotional and mental health, wellbeing, and anything else you feel will impact on your study.

Would you like us to contact you to chat about your needs?
There may be a cost for this

Please describe the type of support you need so we can ensure we provide you with the best service.

Thank you. Our student support team (called Student Success) will be in touch with you before you start your studies.

In an emergency, will you need help to leave the building?

Compulsory health and travel insurance

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students requires all international students to have comprehensive health and travel insurance. Appropriate travel and medical insurance is a condition of your student visa. Our recommended and preferred supplier is Uni-Care, and we can arrange this for you.

7. Declaration What is (5 + 1)?

Student Declaration (click to expand)

I declare that the information that I have provided is complete and correct. I have not withheld any information which could have an impact on my enrolment.
I understand that making a false declaration is an offence under the Crimes Act 1961.
The Otago Polytechnic Council has the power to make statutes and policies under the Education Act 1989. I agree to comply with and be bound by these, and with The Robertson Library regulations. These are all outlined in our Student Rights and Responsibilities.
I authorise Otago Polytechnic to seek personal information relevant to Student Loans and Allowances from other agencies and to disclose such information to other agencies.
I consent to Otago Polytechnic and the Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA) using the information I have supplied, including my Student ID card photograph, for official purposes only, and to the storage of this information on their data systems.
For international students: I consent to the sharing of information between Otago Polytechnic and Immigration New Zealand. I understand that Immigration New Zealand will be notified if my enrolment is cancelled for any reason such as poor attendance, poor academic progress or unsatisfactory behaviour including cheating.

Terms and conditions (click to expand)

It is important that you read our Terms and Conditions (including our policies) because when you tick the box below and send us your application form, it means that you are accepting these.

Privacy information (click to expand)

Otago Polytechnic collects and stores relevant information about students to comply with various statutes or regulations.
We also collect and store information to enable us to make decisions regarding your academic progress and to provide you with evidence of your academic achievements.
Otago Polytechnic also uses the Microsoft Dynamics CRM to gather information and the Click Dimensions Marketing Automation service.
Where it is relevant, personal information may be disclosed to other agencies, such as, but not limited to: the Ministry of Education, Audit New Zealand, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), Industry Training Organisations, Industry Licensing and Registration Bodies, other tertiary institutions and providers of work experience for students in courses/programmes with a practical component.
An information-matching agreement exists between the Ministry of Social Development and Otago Polytechnic in order to allow the payment of loans and allowances.
We will also provide information to the Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA) for its membership records.
In addition, when required by law, we will release information as directed.
We retain information for as long as is required by law and in line with the retention periods set out in our Records Policy.
You have the right to see and correct information which has been collected by us. Please contact the Privacy Officer if you wish to enquire about personal information held by Otago Polytechnic.

I have read, understood and agree with the student declaration and the terms and conditions . I give my consent to Otago Polytechnic and the Otago Polytechnic Students' Association using the information I have supplied.

Hello! Thank you for choosing Otago Polytechnic. You are about to begin an exciting journey.

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