Higher education
Southland's major tertiary education provider, the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), offers degree, diploma and certificate programmes, as well as vocational learning and personal development courses.
The Institute also offers a full time intensive English language course for speakers of other languages that starts every week during the academic year, IELTS preparation classes and one-on-one tuition.
A vibrant student community, low living cost, a full range of facilities, excellent leisure opportunities, welcoming communities and an unsurpassed natural environment - all this makes Southland the ideal place to maximise your education opportunities.
For more information visit The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) website for International Students.

- Quality provider of tertiary education
- Offering over 100 Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes
- Small class sizes
- Safe and friendly campus environment with modern facilities
- Small international student numbers
Contact
International Manager
Private Bag 90114, Invercargill
New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 211 2699
Fax: +64 3 211 2609
Email: overseas@sit.ac.nz
Web: www.sit.ac.nz/international_students