International
Payments for international students
Find out how to pay your fees at Otago Polytechnic.
Tuition payments as an international student
Your offer letter or statement of fees will provide you with the amount you need to pay. All prices you see are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
Indicative fees
Your offer letter might show an indicative fee instead of the final tuition fee. This is usually because the offer has been made early, while we are still finalising tuition.
You can still go ahead and pay your fees to get your receipt for immigration. If the fees increase from the indicative fee, you will need to pay the difference before your programme begins. The increase will never be more than 4% of the indicative fee.
You or your agent will be notified by email once the confirmed offer of place has been updated in your application portal.
Tuition fee due date
Fees must be paid in full before your programme starts. We recommend you pay your fees as early as possible to allow enough time for your visa to be processed.
Receipts for Immigration
Once you have paid, you or your agent will be emailed a receipt to submit to Immigration New Zealand. We recommend you pay your fees and submit your receipt as soon as possible so that your visa is processed in time for your start date.
If you do not receive your receipt, please contact us at international@op.ac.nz or academicregistry@op.ac.nz
Accepted Payment methods
- Convera – The easiest way to make a payment from another country is to use the Convera Global Pay link above and follow the instructions. You will need to use your Otago Polytechnic Student ID number as a reference for us to track your payment.
- Credit Card – You can pay by credit card over the phone with Customer Services by calling +64 3 477 3014 (International calling charges may apply).
You can also pay in person at the Customer Service counter.
Check with your bank to make sure the limit on your credit card will allow you to pay the total fees. - Bank Transfer – You can make a Bank Transfer from your home country. Take your offer of place to your local bank.
If an overpayment has been made, the overpayment amount will be refunded to the account that has paid the tuition fee.
Frequently asked questions
You can apply directly through our website. Begin the application process by clicking anywhere you see the Apply Now button on our website.
Check our helpful application guide for more information, or get in touch if you need any assistance.
We do not charge any application fees. You will not need to pay us until you are sent an Offer of Place, which is also your invoice for your tuition fees.
We are pleased to offer the 2026 Otago Polytechnic International Scholarships for new international students enrolling in selected programmes. These scholarships offer up to a NZ$4000 reduction in tuition fees for full-time students beginning their studies in 2026.
These scholarships are awarded automatically as part of the admissions process, so you do not need to fill out a separate application. Visit the 2026 Otago Polytechnic International Scholarships page for a list of eligible programmes and for more details.
For programmes not eligible for the scholarship, no further discounts will apply.
For more information about scholarships, please visit our International Scholarships page.
New Zealand student loans are not available for international students. You will need to ensure you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living costs in full.
We will invoice you for your fees for the year before you begin study. Fees must be paid in full before you start study.
If you are starting in Semester 2, we will invoice your tuition fees from your start date through to the end of the year. You will need to pay the invoice in full before you begin.
Your payment should be made in full once you have received your Offer of Place.
You can view the status of your application in the application portal. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Please contact us at International@op.ac.nz if you wish to withdraw. Please include your student ID number in your message so that we can locate your record.
If you withdraw from your programme before the final withdrawal date listed on your invoice, you may be eligible for a refund of your tuition fees (an administration fee will be subtracted from your refund).
If you withdraw after this date, no refund will be given.
Please note that withdrawing from or changing your study may affect your visa. Contact Immigration New Zealand before making any final decisions.
We do not have a set timeframe for responding to applications, although we may prioritise applications for the next available start date. We aim to respond to all applications well in advance of the programme start date.
Please ensure all sections of your application are completed so our team can process it promptly.
Get in touch
If you would like any help understanding payments, or want some guidance about your studies, we’re here to help. Please feel free to chat with us about any questions you may have.
