Bay of Plenty Polytechnic offers the largest range of New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved programmes in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. Their nationally recognized short courses, certificates, diplomas, degree programmes and pathways are relevant, hands-on and of high quality. Students benefit from smaller class sizes and lots of personal attention by staff that is committed and aware of industries' needs
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic works closely with local and national industries to provide the right training and skills needed in their workforces; this means our graduates have excellent employment prospects. BOP developed strategic partnerships with other tertiary institutions to provide important pathways and opportunities for our students. In 2008 Bay of Plenty Polytechnic entered into a full institutional partnership with the University of Waikato
Whether you imagine yourself an artist, a business owner, a carpenter or a marine scientist, they can help you succeed, with our warm friendly learning environment, dedicated student support and services, our two attractive campuses in Tauranga in the beautiful Bay of Plenty
USP
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is New Zealand’s only combined Institute of Technology and University campus, enabling to offer a unique diploma to university degree pathway programme that is completely taught on the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic campus. so Tuition fees for the first two years of the bachelor degree are lower than the equivalent cost studying the same degree at university
Location & Facilities
BOP is located in the city of Tauranga in the North Island with 2 campuses in the city which are:
Windermere Campus
The main campus is located on the southern side of the city, set in 20 hectares of trees and gardens and providing an
atmosphere of peaceful tranquility.
Bongard Centre
The School of Business Studies is located in the Bongard Centre, a modern facility located in the heart of Tauranga
City.
The services offered by the institute are
- Accommodation
- Books & Stationery
- Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Students Association (BOPPSA)
- Childcare Centre
- Copy Centre
- Health & Safety
- Information Centre
- Kohanga Reo
- Library
- Parking & Transportation