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Kia ora & welcome to the Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus

We are a leader in quality, career-focused education. Employers love our work-ready, motivated and confident graduates. We created our Auckland International Campus (OPAIC) to meet the unique needs of students just like you. All of our learners are international students. They have come to New Zealand to study from all over the world.

At OPAIC, you get the highly-valued New Zealand education in an environment that is set up to completely support you living and studying away from home. Our programmes are delivered by academic and business experts at the forefront of their fields who will teach you skills that lead to exciting careers here, back home, or anywhere in the world.

When you graduate from OPAIC, you are ready to work and succeed in your chosen career.

Our programmes

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5th
best quality of living
Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2024
5th
best city in the world for work-life balance
Forbes 2023

Do you want to study in one of the world's most beautiful and exciting cities? Then Auckland is a great choice!

Auckland is the exciting metropolitan epicentre where all the action happens! A third of the population live in Auckland, which is the country's fastest growing area and business hub. Immerse yourself in Auckland's vibrant cafes, nightlife, shopping, museums, galleries and parks. Enjoy Auckland's warm climate, stunning scenery and multicultural communities.

Auckland is set on a beautiful harbour and known as 'The City of Sails' because the harbour is dotted with hundreds of yachts. It is the perfect blend of sophisticated city living and outdoor beauty. Enjoy what Auckland city has to offer plus have the rest of New Zealand to explore.

Auckland Airport is a quick 45-minute taxi from the city centre and the gateway to amazing places throughout New Zealand to visit. Taupo and Rotorua are half a day's drive away or a one-hour flight. Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, is a 2.5 hour flight from Auckland. The golden beaches in the Coromandel are a stunning two hour drive from Auckland, a great weekend destination. Auckland and New Zealand are waiting for you to arrive.

Choose Auckland and study at AIC.

LIVING IN AUCKLAND

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Latest news

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Students gain networking skills at employability event

The Employability department accompanied eight Auckland International Campus students to an off-site panel and networking opportunity last week.

May 6, 2026

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Alumni mentor students at coffee connect event

We brought together 12 alumni mentors who have successfully established their careers and 17 new Auckland International Campus students at an event on the weekend.

May 6, 2026

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Reflecting on two years as Student Representative

Lakshita Fulara applied for the Student Representative role at our Auckland International Campus two years ago to meet new people and support students, just as…

May 6, 2026