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Southern Institute of Technology

Invercargill, New Zealand · Public · Est. Founding year not stated on SIT's pages used

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Founding year not stated on SIT's pages used

Type

Public

Location

Invercargill, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a public institute of technology based in Invercargill in Southland. It also teaches in Queenstown and Gore, at the Telford rural campus and online, and offers over 250 programmes.

SIT teaches applied programmes in information technology, business and management, engineering technology, nursing, hospitality, audio production, screen arts and more. Classes for international students are on campus in Invercargill for most degrees and postgraduate programmes.

Indian students look at SIT mainly for its low international fees: NZ$19,000 a year for most bachelor's degrees and one-year graduate diplomas, and NZ$31,500 in tuition for an 18-month master's. Housing in Invercargill is also cheap, with shared SIT apartments from NZ$147 a week, and new international students get two weeks' free accommodation.

SIT says students in Invercargill can save on rent compared with Auckland: at least NZ$60 a week on one room, citing New Zealand Government housing data.

Type
Public institute of technology (its enrolment form refers to Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology)
Main campus
Invercargill, with campuses in Queenstown and Gore, the Telford rural campus and distance learning
Programmes
Over 250 (SIT accommodation page)
Intakes
February and July (2027 semesters start 15 February and 12 July for most programmes)
International fees
NZ$19,000 a year for most bachelor's and graduate diplomas; NZ$31,500 for an 18-month master's (whole course)
Arrival support
Two weeks' free accommodation for new international students

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (NZD)Approx. in rupees
    Master of Information Technology18 months (180 credits, full time)NZ$21,000≈ ₹11.3 lakh
    Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology1 year (120 credits, full time)NZ$21,500≈ ₹11.6 lakh
    Graduate Diploma in Information Technology1 year (120 credits, full time)NZ$19,000≈ ₹10.3 lakh
    Graduate Diploma in Management1 year (120 credits, full time)NZ$19,000≈ ₹10.3 lakh
    Bachelor of Information Technology3 years (360 credits, full time)NZ$19,000≈ ₹10.3 lakh
    Bachelor of Engineering Technology3 years (360 credits, full time)NZ$19,000≈ ₹10.3 lakh
    Bachelor of Nursing3 years (360 credits, full time)NZ$26,000≈ ₹14 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • English language courses (NZCEL Levels 3–5)

      SIT Zero Fees English Scholarship

      Value: The tuition bond (NZ$5,200 for a 17-week NZCEL course) is credited when you progress to further study at SIT

      Eligibility: International students who need to improve their English to meet entry requirements. Terms and conditions apply.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Various programmes

      Southland Scholarship

      Value: See SIT's flyer for the current value

      Eligibility: People in New Zealand on a work visa, with family, who want to upskill.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Degrees ask for NCEA Level 3 University Entrance or an equivalent overseas qualification, such as Indian Class 12; engineering technology needs physics and calculus.
    • Bachelor of Nursing accepts overseas qualifications at the discretion of the Academic Lead of Nursing; applications for 2027 are high.

    Postgraduate

    • Graduate diplomas need a bachelor's degree in any discipline (Management) or a relevant field (IT).
    • The Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Information Technology ask for an IT or related degree with at least a B average at Level 7.
    • Mature applicants with relevant work experience may be considered.

    Documents

    • Passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, and degree certificate and transcripts for postgraduate study
    • English test result from a single test within the last two years
    • CV for mature applicants

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.0 (no band below 5.5) for bachelor's and graduate diplomas; 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for postgraduate diplomas and master's
    PTE Academic50 (no band below 42) for bachelor's and graduate diplomas; 58 (no band below 50) for postgraduate study. Not accepted for nursing.
    TOEFL iBT79 with writing 21 for master's
    NursingIELTS 6.5 in every band or OET C+ in each section
    Other routesCambridge C1/C2, OET, NZCEL, LanguageCert and Trinity ISE are also listed for master's

    Accommodation and living costs

    SIT has its own apartments and flats close to the Invercargill campus and arranges homestays. New international students get two weeks of free accommodation at SIT Apartments or a homestay. Single rooms are not offered in SIT Apartments.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn NZDApprox. in rupees
    SIT Apartments or SIT Flats (sharing student)NZ$147per week≈ ₹7,938
    Homestay with meals (single room)NZ$353per week≈ ₹19,062
    SIT Apartments (couple)NZ$294per week≈ ₹15,876
    Queenstown apartments (sharing student, estimated)NZ$185per week≈ ₹9,990

    Campus and location

    International students study mainly at the Invercargill campus. SIT also has campuses in Queenstown and Gore and the Telford rural campus.

    • Invercargill main campus, with SIT Flats a 2–5 minute walk away and SIT Apartments 5–10 minutes away.
    • Queenstown campus with its own student apartments.
    • Telford campus for rural and agricultural education.
    • SIT Online and HyFlex distance learning for domestic students.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    SIT's programmes are applied and practical. SIT does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we used. For post-study work rights, see our New Zealand guide.

    Graduate outcomes
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    FAQs

    How much does SIT cost for Indian students?

    SIT lists NZ$19,000 a year in tuition for most bachelor's degrees and graduate diplomas, NZ$21,500 for a one-year postgraduate diploma and NZ$31,500 for the 18-month Master of Information Technology, plus resource fees of NZ$1,800–2,200. Fees are indicative and include SIT's scholarship.

    Does the SIT Zero Fees Scheme apply to Indian students?

    No. The Zero Fees Scheme is for New Zealand domestic students only. International students pay the international fees above.

    When are the intakes?

    Most programmes start in February and July. In 2027, semester 1 starts on 15 February and semester 2 on 12 July for most programmes.

    What IELTS score do I need?

    Usually 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for bachelor's and graduate diplomas, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate study. Nursing needs 6.5 in every band.

    Is accommodation cheap in Invercargill?

    Yes. A shared room in SIT's apartments or flats costs NZ$147 a week, and new international students get two weeks free.

    Sources

    1. SIT homepage (opens in a new tab)
    2. SIT: Subjects, Fees & Scholarships (international) (opens in a new tab)
    3. SIT: International Student Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    4. SIT: International accommodation (opens in a new tab)
    5. SIT: Information Technology courses (opens in a new tab)
    6. SIT: Master of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
    7. SIT: Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
    8. SIT: Bachelor of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
    9. SIT: Bachelor of Engineering Technology (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.sit.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)

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