| Location | Auckland, New Zealand | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 9281 | Establishment | HE Institution / College |
| Founded In | 1889 | Estimated Cost of Living | 20000 NZD |
| Address | Level 2, 350 Queen Street PO Box 5268, Auckland New Zealand 1141 |
Our history began in 1870 when the Dunedin School of Art opened. It’s the oldest teaching department in the polytechnic sector. The Dunedin School of Art produced some of New Zealand’s finest artists including Frances Hodgkins and Colin McCahon.
In 1889, the Dunedin Technical School was opened and provided English, Latin, Chemistry, shorthand and woodwork evening classes. The classes were established to improve the intelligence of young men and keep them off the streets. In 1909, we commenced technical classes for secondary school pupils. In 1914, King Edward Technical College was opened in Stuart Street.
Otago Polytechnic begins in 1966
Technical education grew so much that it was necessary to split into two divisions – a Polytechnic and King Edward Technical School. They shared the same location on Tennyson Street but were run separately.
In 1974, the Polytechnic and King Edward Technical School separated. King Edward became Logan Park High School on its site today.
Otago Polytechnic Fourth Street formally opened on 22 May 1989
Forth Street was a purpose-built campus. The first building was A Block, which housed trades such as Engineering and Carpentry, then F Block for the Nursing, Science and Physiotherapy Schools, and G Block in 1991.
The first-degree programme provided by Otago Polytechnic was the Physiotherapy degree offered conjointly with Otago University from 1991 – 1996.
In 2004, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the four local Ngai Tahu running. As a result, the Otago Polytechnic Council developed a Kaitohutohu and two running representatives positions. The Institution embraced the joint name of Te Kura Matatini ki Otago. Read more about our Kaitohutohu Office here.
Otago Polytechnic Cromwell inaugurated in 1987
Otago Polytechnic started running courses in Central Otago in 1979 as a response to high demand for education in relation to the Clyde Dam being built. Cromwell (known as Central), runs programmes including Cookery, Horticulture and Business, as well as Outdoor Adventure programmes such as Ski/Snowboard Instruction and Avalanche Safety.
96% of graduates in work, study or both.
Our students are likely to get where they want to go in life. Our latest Graduate Destination Survey found 96% of our graduates are either employed or undertaking further study.
2nd in NZ for course completions
If you study with us, you have an excellent chance of success. We have the second-best course completion rate in our sector, according to the Tertiary Education Commission.
80+ international exchange partners
International experience is increasingly sought-after in the global marketplace. We offer a range of exchange programmes with 80+ international partner institutions.
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