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Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand (SIT)
Founded in 1971, the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a New Zealand government-funded tertiary education institution headquartered in Invercargill, Southland, with additional campuses in Queenstown, Gore, and Telford. Known for its practical, career-focused education and industry-aligned programmes, SIT offers more than 200 qualifications ranging from certificates and diplomas to degrees and postgraduate study. Its well-known Zero Fees Scheme has been a defining initiative supporting eligible domestic students with tuition-free study options.
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Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand (SIT)'s main campus is Invercargill and has a total of 2 campuses.
Studying in Invercargill(Main)
- Location: Invercargill, Southland Region
- Nearby: Close to Invercargill’s shopping precinct and Queens Park, an 81-hectare green space with gardens, walking trails, animal exhibits and sports facilities; Oreti Beach is also nearby, with easy access to Southland’s coastal and outdoor attractions.
- Getting here: Public transport via Invercargill’s local bus services (connecting the campus with surrounding suburbs); car via Tay Street/State Highway 1, with free student parking available on Forth Street; walking or cycling, as the compact city centre and nearby amenities are within easy reach of campus.
- Programmes include Agriculture, Environmental & Life Sciences; Health Sciences, Sports & Wellbeing; Business, Commerce & Management; Information Technology; Hospitality, Hotel & Travel; and Trades & Technology, covering areas such as agriculture, environmental management, nursing, sport and exercise, business, computing, hospitality, and engineering.
- Serving as SIT's primary campus since 1971, the Invercargill campus features modern teaching and learning spaces alongside comprehensive student services, including a library, learning assistance and cultural support services, health and wellbeing facilities, a gym, student training clinics and hospitality venues, an on-site childcare centre, and a central location within easy reach of Invercargill's city amenities and attractions.
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