The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is one of New Zealand's leading polytechnics, offering globally recognised qualifications through on campus, online, and flexible study options.
Best known for its iconic Zero Fees Scheme, SIT helps students gain practical, hands-on skills while removing one of the biggest barriers to study: tuition fees.
Create work you can show, not just talk about.
Build practical skills in music, design, film, and digital media while developing a portfolio for real opportunities.
Build the skills required to master working with people. Learn how businesses operate, manage teams, and make decisions. SIT has pathways into management, HR, marketing, and accounting roles.
Help others learn in real, everyday settings.
Build skills you can use in classrooms, communities, and workplaces here and overseas.
Work directly with people to support their health and wellbeing.
Learn practical skills used in clinics, gyms, and community settings.
Learn the tech skills employers need right now.
Build hands-on experience in solving problems, supporting users, and working with modern systems.
Spend more time outside and working hands-on.
Build skills for careers in farming, conservation, and animal care — where practical experience matters.
Train in industries where you’re on your feet and working with people.
Build real-world skills in kitchens, salons, and customer-focused environments.
Learn by doing from day one.
Build practical skills using tools, equipment, and techniques used on real job sites and workshops.
A Southland success story, SIT's unique Zero Fees Scheme is made possible through community support and government funding. For more than 25 years, it has helped remove financial barriers to study and opened the door to tertiary education for thousands of learners.* T&Cs apply. NZ Domestic Students Only
“Going to SIT has helped a lot, not only from a study point of view in gaining a qualification, but it also helped me gain valuable skills such as communication - it’s helped me in working face-to-face with clients. My confidence has been built through presentations and public speaking to the class.”
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05
Dec
2026 Saturday Bus Trip SchedulePrice: $5 per PersonBookings: SIT BookshopDeparts: from outside the SIT Invercargill Campus49 Seats availableBookings can be made at the Bookshop the Monday BEFORE each tripStudents must …
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26
Nov
YOUR FUTURE COULD BE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.Discover what’s on offer at SIT Queenstown for 2027.Queenstown Open CampusDrop in Wednesday 25 November, 4.30pm–6.30pmHospitality & Hotel Management • Cookery • Beauty …
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Event
12
Nov
Celebrate the talent and creativity of SIT Music and Audio Production students at the annual SIT School of Music Showcase.The evening will feature live performances from students across all levels …
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News
10
Nov
Julie Duncan spends plenty of time encouraging other artists to have confidence in their work, so it was a lovely surprise when the SIT Gore campus Art for Leisure facilitator …
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08
Nov
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Bachelor of Screen Arts students had roles in the production of multimedia content for Invercargill’s highly anticipated Te Unua Museum of Southland, gaining valuable professional …
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Event
07
Nov
2026 Saturday Bus Trip SchedulePrice: $5 per PersonBookings: SIT BookshopDeparts: from outside the SIT Invercargill Campus49 Seats availableBookings can be made at the Bookshop the Monday BEFORE each tripStudents must …
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News
06
Nov
The capability, enthusiasm and career focus of Telford students impressed Minister for Regional Development, Hon Shane Jones during a recent visit to the Balclutha campus, reinforcing for him the importance …
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05
Nov
It was a night to celebrate for Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), with an impressive line-up of staff, graduates and current students recognised at the 2026 Southland Music Awards in …
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