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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, and  Balclutha 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


Pasifika event emphasises wellness, community, and support
A joint Wellbeing and Cultural Evening with Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and the Pacific Island Advisory & Charitable Trust (PIACT), was held recently in PIACT’s Bowmont Street...
Latin America market open to SIT
A Queenstown-based education agent says Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has strong attributes that are appealing to Latin American (LATAM) students considering studying in New Zealand.
Sam brings home the treble in gold medals
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) graduate and rising young culinary star, Sam Kissell, competed at the finals of the 2025 Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat competition last week in Sydney,...
Germany trip advances SIT partnerships
Two Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) staff spent time in Germany recently, reconnecting with partner universities located at opposite ends of the country, to grow relationships and...
Clash of Colleges expands at Telford
Red Band gumboots were seen in large numbers last week, when nearly 300 high school students from 19 schools across the region gathered at Telford campus near Balclutha, to compete in the 2nd...
Māori nurse awards bring out the ‘mana in their mahi’
Māori nurses on a journey to advance their clinical practice or develop innovative ways to help Māori communities access and understand their medicines, were recently recognised at the 2025 Te...
PhD delves into Southland’s rich surfing culture

Tapping into his love of surfing has resulted in a PhD for Dr Duncan McKenzie, where he explores the lived experiences of surfers in Southland.

From Kiribati to SIT: empowering change through business knowledge
Tetabwa Teriba embarked on a life-changing academic journey with the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT); leaving her home, four children and her job in Kiribati to spend four months studying...