Southern Institute of Technology - Zero Fees English

Key features:

• Over 140 degree, diploma, certificate and postgraduate programmes on offer - see our latest International prospectus at http://www.sit.ac.nz/documents/pdf/International_Prospectus_2011.pdf
• Competitively priced programmes ranging from$8,400 - $19,800 per academic year
• Zero Fees English Scholarship with pathways to mainstream programmes - http://www.sit.ac.nz/pages/about/ZeroFeesEnglish
• Multiple intakes per year availablefor popular programmes such as Postgraduate Diploma in Business Enterprise and National Diploma in Business (Level 5)
• Experienced and friendly International Office staff providing pastoral care and programme, visa advice
• On-campus facilities in Invercargillinclude a library, student gym, bookshop, cafe and student lounge
• Free student support servicesinclude a health nurse, counsellors, chaplain, learning assistance centre, disability liaison, activities coordinator and student employment assistance. SIT also screensfree moviesregularly for students and runsfree bus trips to Dunedin and Queenstown on weekends.

About SIT:

SIT has a proud history of vocational education and training. For 40 years we have been providing students with quality education across a range of subject areas and at a variety of levels including postgraduate study. This variety enables you to enter your training at the level that suits you and to progress as you are ready. Many of our programmes link to higher level qualifications at SIT and other institutions in New Zealand and throughout the world. We are constantly developing these relationships to ensure that our graduates have maximum mobility. SIT programmes are accredited and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority up to postgraduate level.

With around 5,000 students studying on campus and another 8,000 around the country studying via SIT2LRN distance learning, SIT is big enough to offer variety and a student culture, yet has small class sizes ensuring plenty of hands-on experience.

Accommodation Options:

• Genuine kiwi homestays: $210 per week
• Grand Hall of Residence: $150 single room/ $120 twin shared per week
• Flatting: $80-150 per week, per room on a shared house basis

About Southland

New Zealand's southern most province, Southland, isoverflowing with a wealth of natural beauty and resources, spectacular tourist destinations, and outdoor recreation activities.SIT's main campus is located in Invercargill City (population 55,000) the regional capital of Southland.

Invercargill is a safe community that welcomes students and migrants from all over the world. Southland is famous for its ‘southern hospitality’ – you will find the people here are generally warm, friendly and laid-back. From excellent shopping to lively cafes, restaurants and bars, Invercargill has all the benefits of city life, without the traffic jams and long commutes.

Invercargill’s world-class sporting facilities include NZ’s only indoor cycling velodrome,new water-based hockey turfs on a par with the Beijing Olympics, an Olympic-size swimming pool and abrand newindoor stadium to be completed in 2012. There are endless sports clubs to join – see the Sport Southland website at http://www.sportsouthland.co.nz/.

As well as having numerous beautiful parks and gardens within the city, Invercargill is the gateway to some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery and destinations including the Southland heartland, Stewart Island, Fiordland, the Catlins and Central Otago. Visit the Venture Southland Tourism website for more information.