Bachelor of Engineering Technology 

at Otago Polytechnic, Auckland

Yes, international students at Langara College Canada are eligible for co-op education. Note that this option is applicable for a few courses only. Upon acceptance in to a co-op program, students are going to receive the documentation to help them apply for their co-op work permit. Each co-op work term is a minimum of 420 hours of work, which can be completed as 4 months of full-time work or 8 months of part-time work.

Indian students at Otago Polytechnic tend to favor courses in the following sectors:

1. Engineering.
2. Computer Science / Information Technology.
3. Business.
4. Management.
5. Creative Arts (Design, Media, etc.).
6. Sciences.
7. Hospitality and Tourism.
8. Nursing.
9. Sport, Exercise & Health.

Depending on the degree and level of study, Otago Polytechnic charges different tuition for overseas students. International students must pay tuition fees ranging from NZD 18,100 to NZD 22,660 annually for courses in management, NZD 22,060 annually for studies in engineering, NZD 22,000 annually for courses in science, and NZD 23,220 annually for courses in media films. The expected annual tuition fees for management degrees at Otago Polytechnic range from INR 8,60,750 to INR 10,77,700, for engineering courses from INR 10,47,700, for scientific studies from INR 10,45,000, and for Science courses from INR 11,03,350 for media films courses.

For the majority of its programs, Otago Polytechnic uses a rolling admissions procedure, accepting applicants all year round. International applicants are advised to submit their applications at least three to four months prior to the start of the program.The following are the specific dates for undergraduate and graduate courses:

1. Undergraduate courses: Applications are accepted through November for the first semester, which starts in February.
Applications are accepted until May, and the second semester starts in July.
2. Postgraduate courses: Six weeks before the start of the intake, applications must be submitted.

The co-op and internship courses at Sheridan College are the courses that links classroom learning with unpaid or paid employment. These courses at Sheridan College require 360 hours for the completion of a work term. Some of the co-op courses that are available at this college are Applied Data Analytics and Visualization, AI Development and Applications, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Systems Technician, Network Engineering Technology, etc.

The undergraduate and graduate tuition fees of Purdue University Northwest is less than that at Otago Polytechnic. Undergraduate Indiana residents pay roughly $253.15 in tuition and associated fees per credit hour at Purdue University Northwest, whereas non-residents and foreign students spend $606.70. By comparison, Otago Polytechnic costs between NZD 18,100 and NZD 22,660 annually for master's degrees. Based on the assumption that a typical one-year master's programme consists of 120 credits, this works out to between NZD 1,516.67 and NZD 1,888.33 per credit hour. For the majority of programs, Purdue University Northwest is therefore far less expensive than Otago Polytechnic. However, when selecting a university, prospective students should also take into account other aspects outside of tuition expenses, such as the caliber of instruction, employment opportunities, and personal preferences.

Since it's a popular choice for international students, Indian students at Otago Polytechnic frequently pursue part-time work in the hotel and tourism industry. Other industries that draw Indian students seeking part-time jobs include marketing, accountancy, jobs as virtual assistants, and work in supermarkets. In addition to helping students pay for their education, these positions give them networking opportunities within the industry of their choice and important work experience. Career services at universities such as Otago Polytechnic typically help students locate part-time jobs that meet their needs.

Because Otago Polytechnic is located close to Dunedin's central business center and posts job openings on its website, finding part-time work while attending school is not too difficult.Hospitality and food service are two industries that are popular among overseas students at Otago Polytechnic for part-time work.
1. Academic support and in-store tutoring
2. Help with Administration
3. Sales and Customer Service
Through local businesses, recruitment agencies, and the university's job portal, students can investigate employment prospects. Remember that during semesters, working hours are restricted to 20 hours per week in order to strike a balance between obligations to your job and your studies.