Education
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Southern Institute of Technology (Te Pukenga business division)
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 10,650 – NZD 20,800
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.