Public university in Invercargill, New Zealand

Southern Institute of Technology Admission Requirements 2027

Southern Institute of Technology, based in Invercargill, charges international bachelor's students from about NZD 19,000 to NZD 26,000 a year, well below the New Zealand university range, and takes international applications on a rolling, year-round basis.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
Rolling
Semester 1 2027, Bachelor, rolling
Tuition
NZ$19,000 to NZ$26,000
per year
English test
IELTS 5
TOEFL 35, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Requirements

Bachelor

Academic entry requirements are set per programme. The English requirement is IELTS 5 (general or academic) with no individual band below 5, or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT 35 or Cambridge English B2 First, from a single test within the previous two years.

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates, English test results, and passport identification.

How to apply

  1. Check entry and English requirements for the chosen programme.
  2. Apply online at any time of year.
  3. Provide transcripts and English test evidence.
  4. Receive an offer and pay the required fees.
  5. Apply for a New Zealand student visa.

English test waiver

SIT's well known Zero Fees Scheme does not extend to international bachelor's students; it applies to domestic students and, separately, to a Zero Fees English pathway scholarship where a tuition bond is credited toward further study.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://sit.ac.nz/Fees-Enrolments/International-Fees
  2. https://www.sit.ac.nz/International/How-to-Apply