Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

PROFILE SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

locationNew Zealand

Established in 1971

Year of Establishment

Southern Institute of Technology is a public tertiary education provider in New Zealand offering vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate education with a strong focus on applied learning and industry relevance. It offers certificates, diplomas, bachelor degrees, and selected postgraduate programmes across business, engineering, information technology, health, creative industries, and trades. International students benefit from practical qualifications, supportive learning environments, smaller class sizes, and comparatively affordable study and living costs in regional New Zealand.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Southern Institute of Technology is recognised for its applied education model, strong links with regional industries, and long standing role in workforce development in New Zealand. The institute has delivered education to domestic and international students for several decades with an emphasis on practical skills, employability, and community engagement.

  1. Long term delivery of vocational and applied higher education in New Zealand
  2. Strong regional and industry engagement supporting graduate employability
  3. Sustained enrolment of international students across multiple campuses

FACILITIES

The institute provides academic, student support, and practical training facilities across its campuses. Facilities are designed to support hands on learning, student wellbeing, and applied research activities. Access varies by campus and programme.

  1. Learning Resource Centres, Invercargill Campus
  2. Engineering and Trades Workshops, Invercargill Campus
  3. Information Technology Laboratories, Invercargill and Auckland Campuses
  4. Health and Nursing Simulation Facilities, Invercargill Campus
  5. Creative Arts Studios, Invercargill Campus
  6. Student Support and International Offices, All Campuses

LOCATION

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand

Auckland Campus

Ground Floor, 238 Karangahape Road, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Queenstown Campus

Level 1, Remarkables Park Centre, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all certificate programmes

  1. Certificate in English Language
  2. Certificate in Foundation Skills

List of all diploma programmes

  1. New Zealand Diploma in Business
  2. New Zealand Diploma in Engineering
  3. New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology
  4. New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management
  5. New Zealand Diploma in Construction

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Business
  2. Bachelor of Engineering Technology
  3. Bachelor of Information Technology
  4. Bachelor of Nursing
  5. Bachelor of Creative Arts

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Master of Applied Management
  2. Master of Information Technology

List of other programmes

  1. English language short courses
  2. Professional development programmes

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NZD 0 to NZD 300 per application

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NZD 18,000 to NZD 22,000 per year

NZD 22,000 to NZD 26,000 per year

NZD 25,000 to NZD 30,000 per year

Living Cost

Approximately NZD 1,400 to NZD 1,700 per month including accommodation.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Student Accommodation, SIT Student Village

The student village provides affordable accommodation close to learning facilities and campus services. It is designed to support student life with a safe and community focused environment.

  1. Benefits: walking distance to campus
  2. Rooms: single rooms and shared units
  3. Facilities: shared kitchen, laundry, internet access
  4. Price range: approximately NZD 150 to NZD 220 per week
off-campus
Private Rental Housing

Private rental options include shared houses and apartments within commuting distance of the campus. These options offer flexibility and a wider range of housing styles for students.

  1. Benefits: flexible rental choices
  2. Rooms: shared or private rooms
  3. Facilities: varies by property
  4. Price range: approximately NZD 130 to NZD 250 per week