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Southern Institute of Technology

Welcome to SIT, where quality education meets affordability. Our renowned Zero Fees Scheme makes us one of New Zealand’s most sought-after institutions, enabling you to gain a world-class qualification without the burden of tuition fees*. With a comprehensive range of industry-focused programmes—from certificates to degrees and postgraduate studies—SIT is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.

 

Our campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Balclutha and Christchurch (including Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ) offer state-of-the-art facilities, flexible study options, and a supportive learning environment. Plus, with SIT’s online learning and Hyflex opportunities, you can study your way—whether part-time or full-time, from home, while working, or through a combination of these options.

 

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Study without the stress of a large student loan to repay. We offer ZERO tuition fee programmes for all levels of study!

News & Events


ILT scholarships encourage return of international students
Southern Institute of Technology held a celebratory afternoon tea at International House last Friday to thank the Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) for their support of international students...
“I’m 5 foot 1 … how am I going to shear these sheep?”

Jayda Prue has conquered fears and physical challenges to become a top agricultural student at Telford. 

Higher percentage of SIT enrolled nurses secure jobs
With a recent media story reporting that New Zealand’s Enrolled Nurses (EN) are struggling to find jobs, because only around 30% of 2024 graduates found work in the sector, Southern...
“Growth spurt” in SIT enrolments

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has started 2025 with a bang, experiencing a growth spurt in enrolment numbers, which are up by 19% compared to January 2024. 

SIT qualification secures health sector roles
Tracey Coertse has been able to move forward in her health sector career by qualifying in New Zealand standards through Southern Institute of Technology’s distance learning faculty, SIT2LRN.
Sports student climbs the ranks in elite cycling
Racing with a fractured bone in one hand and a damaged shoulder was not what budding elite cyclist and Southern Institute of Technology student, Marshall Erwood had in mind when he started the SBS...
SIT staff secure CODE funding for game development
An Invercargill-based studio with strong links to Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has been granted funding from CODE - the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence – to begin...
SIT staff member presents AI research internationally
Southern Institute of Technology staff member, Carlo Gabriel, travelled to Sydney, Australia to attend the annual World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) – December 2 -5, to present...