Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, New Zealand
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is based in New Zealand, with its main campus in Invercargill and additional campuses in Queenstown, Gore and Telford in Balclutha. It offers industry-focused programmes from certificates to degrees and postgraduate studies. Study areas include creative industries, hospitality and tourism, business, nursing and social services, sport and exercise, trades and technology, education and languages, hair and beauty, agriculture and environmental studies, and information technology. Alongside campus-based study, SIT advertises online and HyFlex opportunities, with part-time and full-time options. Its Zero Fees Scheme provides zero-tuition-fee programmes for New Zealand domestic students, subject to eligibility and terms and conditions.
Fields of study
- Art, Design & Photography
- Audio Production
- Film, Animation & Game Design
- Music
- Hospitality
- Travel, Tourism & Hotel Management
- Business & Commerce
- Communications & PR
- HR & Coaching
- Marketing & Management
- Project Management
- Massage
- Nursing
- Social Services (including Mental Health)
- Sport & Exercise (including Postgraduate Health Sciences)
- Architectural Technology
- Automotive & Road Transport
- Construction
- Electrotechnology
- Engineering
- Health & Safety
- Joinery
- Education
- English Language
- Māori Language & Arts
- Beauty Therapy
- Hairdressing
- Agriculture & Horticulture
- Environmental Management
- Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care & Equine
- Computing & IT
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
SIT advertises a Zero Fees Scheme for New Zealand domestic students, subject to terms and conditions, with zero-tuition-fee programmes at all study levels. The supplied sources do not establish the full domestic or international fee range, billing period, ancillary charges or a dated fee schedule.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Sep 23, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.