Free Fees in Rotorua
High school leavers will soon be able to access their first year of tertiary study or vocational training free of charge, thanks to a significant new investment from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
The First Year Free Fees initiative will enable eligible secondary school leavers from around New Zealand to undertake their first year of study at Toi Ohomai's Rotorua campus without paying tuition fees from Semester One, 2027.
The initiative is open to students enrolled in Years 11, 12 or 13 at an eligible high school in 2026. It applies to all qualifications level 3 or above offered at the Toi Ohomai Rotorua campus, whether students choose to study part-time or full-time.
This contribution reflects Toi Ohomai’s commitment to supporting local students into meaningful career pathways, increasing participation in tertiary education, and helping develop Rotorua's future workforce.
Students participating in the programme will be able to train across a wide range of industries, including business, construction, engineering, healthcare, information technology, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, hairdressing and barbering.
Check out what is on offer here!