Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) with a history of over 40 years, is a New Zealand government institute of technology renowned for its innovation. Thanks to modern facilities, qualified staff, and strong links to industry, SIT prepares graduates for success in New Zealand and around the world.
Study at SIT and you will gain a global education. SIT’s qualifications are internationally acclaimed and offered across New Zealand and the world. Many of the programmes link to higher level qualifications at SIT and other institutions in New Zealand and beyond.
SIT has many global partnerships, including United States, India, Sri Lanka, China, Germany, Australia, Japan, Indonesia and more. It is constantly developing its qualifications and relationships to ensure the graduates have maximum mobility. SIT is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).
SIT is signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016.
SIT’s programmes are accredited and approved by NZQA from certificate up to master degree level. It has over 200 programmes across a wide range of subject areas. The programmes range from short courses, certificates, diplomas, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications, up to masters degrees.
Quality you can trust
SIT has five campuses and over 13,000 students. All the 200+ programmes are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and link to a wealth of employment or further study options in New Zealand and overseas.
Innovative qualifications
Southlanders are renowned for their ingenuity and you can expect nothing less at SIT. Not only are SIT’s qualifications cutting-edge, they will also encourage you to think outside the square. You will also benefit from its strong links with business and industry.
Flexible programmes
Many of the programmes offer multiple intakes every year. From English Language Institute which offers intakes almost every week to business programmes which offer between four and nine intakes a year, SIT makes it easier to start studying.
Expert staff
SIT’s staff make the difference. The academic and industry qualified staff from Southland and around the world are leaders in their fields. Small class sizes mean you get personalised attention from SIT’s friendly academics.
Simply a great place to live
The cost of living in Southland is much lower than other New Zealand cities. But you won't just be protecting your pocket: by studying at SIT you will be choosing one of the best lifestyles around. So make the smart choice: choose SIT to secure the future of your dreams.
SIT has over 200 programmes across a wide range of subject areas, covering diplomas, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications, up to masters degrees.
Bachelor
Audio Production, Commerce, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, Fashion (Design and Technology), Screen Arts, Applied Management (HR Management major), Applied Management (Applied Management major), Applied Management (Applied Marketing major), Applied Management (Event Management major), Applied Management (HR Management major), Applied Management (Occupational Health and Safety Management major), Applied Management (Project Management major), Therapeutic and Sports Massage, Contemporary Music, Nursing, Sport and Exercise, Hotel Management
Graduate Certificate
Audio Production, Engineering Technology, Applied Management, Management, Human Resource Management, Contemporary Music, Hotel Management
Graduate Diploma
Audio Production, Accounting, Professional Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, Screen Arts (3D Animation), Screen Arts (Film Making), Fashion (Design and Technology), Human Resource Management, Contemporary Music, Applied Management, Event Management, Management, Marketing, Sport and Exercise, Hotel Management
Postgraduate Certificate
Information Technology, Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation), Health Science
Postgraduate Diploma
Business Enterprise, Information Technology, Applied Management, Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation), Health Science
Master
Information Technology, Applied Management, Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)
Diploma
Agriculture (Level 5), Architectural Technology, Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6), Arts and Design (Level 6), Sound Engineering and Audio Production (Level 5), Business (Accounting Strand) (Level 5 & 6), Business (Leadership and anagement strand) (Level 5 & 6), Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5), Software Development (Level 6), Web Development and Design (Level 5), Engineering (Civil Engineering major), Engineering (Mechanical Engineering major), Fashion (Level 5), Fashion Design (Level 6), Animation (Level 5 & 6), Digital Media and Design (Level 5 & 6), Screen Production (Game Design) (Level 5 & 6), Culinary Excellence Level 5 (incorporating the Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) with strands in Cookery and Patisserie and the NZ Certificate in Cookery Level 3 and 4), Cookery (Advanced) with strands in Cookery, Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management strand), DJ and Electronic Music Production (Level 5), Te Hapūtanga o te Reo (Level 5), Remedial Massage, Wellness and Relaxation Massage, Enrolled Nursing, Health and Wellbeing (Practice and Applied Practice) (Level 5), Sport and Exercise Science (Level 5 & 6), Hospitality Management (Level 5 & 6), Tourism and Travel (Level 5 & 6), Tourism and Travel (Southern Experience) (Level 5), Diploma for Rural Veterinary Technicians (Level 5), Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
Invercargill Campus 133 Tay Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
Christchurch Campus 60 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
Queenstown Campus Level 2 Dart House, Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Queenstown, New Zealand
Auckland Campus 150 Victoria Street West，Auckland, New Zealand
Gore Campus 70 Kakapo Street, Gore, New Zealand