Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

Overview

Southland's polytechnic with campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Christchurch and Telford, which has hosted international students for 25 years and publishes a full official fee schedule. Its 2026/27 international fees list diplomas at NZ$20,800 total (most one-year Level 5-6 programmes) and the NZ Diploma in Engineering about NZ$10,650/year annualized.

Key details

Location

Invercargill, New Zealand

Country

New Zealand

Course level

vocational

Intake

February and July for most programmes (General English starts weekly)

Budget

NZD 10650 – NZD 20800

Eligibility

Level 5 diplomas require IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (or PTE 42) plus relevant entry qualifications; bachelors require overseas equivalent of university entrance with IELTS 6.0.

Required documents

No document requirements listed.