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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 Online 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!

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New Managers of SIT café make popular changes
Already known locally from their mobile food business, The Saucy Chook, the couple have rebranded the café, naming it Between Classes and have taken the opportunity to bring their delicious...
Southern Polytechnics re-sign MOU to continue collaboration in Building Apprentice training
The MOU signed at SIT on April 15th, is the continuation of an agreement signed in 2025, which saw the two polytechnics successfully unite for the delivery of work-based learning for building...
MP for Northland looks at SIT’s HyFlex delivery mode
Mr McCallum is involved with assisting his local polytechnic, NorthTec, with their plan to return to independence again in 2027 and is working closely with MP for Invercargill and Minister for...
Strong student engagement highlighted at Southland accounting careers event
The ‘Find Your Fit’ event, held at SIT’s Invercargill campus on Tuesday evening, brought together accounting professionals, academics and tertiary students for an evening of...
SIT introduces new Aurora College Scholarships
SIT Chief Executive, Bharat Guha, began planning in late February for SIT to create and offer ten scholarships to Aurora College each year, beginning in 2027.  The scholarships will be...
Telford and Farm 4 Life partner in delivering farming systems certificate
Mr Walker is excited about the upcoming dairy season – the first on his own farm – as it will facilitate growth in his Farm 4 Life app as he partners with Telford to deliver the...
SIT – Stabicraft collaboration leads to successful apprenticeship offers
The successful partnership was initiated last year when SIT reached out to local engineering businesses, offering to partner with them by providing SIT students for work experience in their...
SIT Nursing graduates are winners at State Finals
In the March 2026 results from the Nursing Council, the 100% pass rate from SIT Bachelor of Nursing (BN) graduates put them more than 10% above the national average of 88.2 % for registered...