Tertiary Education

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), home of the Zero Fees Scheme

Southland's major tertiary education provider, the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), offers degree, diploma and certificate programmes, as well as SIT2LRN distance learning, vocational preparation and personal development courses.

Situated in Invercargill, SIT is nationally renowned for its innovative Zero Fees Scheme, which enables New Zealand citizens and permanent residents to study without incurring tuition fees. This very successful marketing initiative has attracted students of all ages and from all over New Zealand, resulting in a vibrant student community in Invercargill.

Together with low living cost, availability of part-time work, a full range of facilities, excellent leisure opportunities, and an unsurpassed outdoor playground, this makes Southland the ideal place to maximise your education opportunities and minimise debt!

The Southern Institute of Technology has also campuses in Gore and a campus in Christchurch.

For more information visit The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) website.

Southland Campus of the College of Education (University of Otago)

The Southland Campus in Invercargill was first established in 1980 as a secondary school teacher training facility. In 1989, it became a full campus of the College and now provides a range of teacher education programmes in Early Childhood, Primary, Primary Bilingual and Secondary.

The Southland Campus is small and friendly and offers an attractive and well-resourced library, newly refurbished teaching spaces in a purpose-built facility, as well as providing a range of student services and resources.

For more information visit Dunedin College of Education website.

TERTIARY EDUCATION IN SOUTHLAND

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), home of the Zero Fees Scheme

Southland Campus of the College of Education (University of Otago)