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MINISTRY OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
NEW ZEALAND
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is able to
host scholars as part of the New Zealand Scholarships
Programme through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MFAT).
The MFAT New Zealand Scholarships purpose is to
boost the skills, knowledge and training of successful
applicants so that they can increase capacity to
contribute to important areas in their home countries.
The citizens of developing countries who would like to
study in New Zealand at SIT, are able to apply for these
scholarships.

THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP COVERS:
↘ Full tuition fees
↘ Training related costs
↘ Return air travel
↘ An establishment allowance
↘ A weekly allowance to cover living costs
↘ Medical and Travel Insurance
↘ Other approved expenses

TO FIND OUT MORE GO TO
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/
aid-and-development/new-zealand-
government-scholarships/
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GET THE
FUTURE YOU
DESERVE
Join thousands of students from
New Zealand and around the world.
Choose our quality programmes,
modern facilities, famous southern
hospitality and world class
environment.
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ENROLMENT PROCESS

 01.                          02.
 Apply for the                Complete an
 MFAT New Zealand             international student
 Scholarship                  application form
 during the month of          Once you have been
 February with the            accepted for an MFAT
 Southern Institute of        Scholarship complete
 Technology as your           an International Student
 preferred institute of       application form. You can
 study, choosing from the     find this online or at the
 recommended areas of         back of this prospectus.
 study for your region.       Please write clearly in
 MFAT approved courses        English.
 for your region.

 04.                          03.
 Submitting your              Attach the required
 application                  documents
 Please submit your           Make sure you include
 application online or to     Make sure you include
 applications@sit.ac.nz       copies of your passport or
                              birth certificate (verified
                              copy)
                              Transcripts and academic
                              achievements with English
                              translations (if applicable).

APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT VISA ONLINE
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/
options/study/explore-student-visas
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POPULAR PROGRAMMES
Entry criteria are subject to change. For full details on entry requirements for all our programmes
please visit www.sit.ac.nz. SIT accepts all major English proficiency test results as provided by
NZQA. Please refer to our website for full details. Bridging course maybe available to some stu-
dent. Please check the MFAT website to check which graduate level you can study at.

 MASTERS DEGREES
Academic entry requirements: Degree holders and/or applicants that can demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or
educational experience in a related discipline may also be considered.

                      NZQA
COURSE                LEVEL   DURATION       INTAKES ENGLISH REQUIREMENT                        ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  Master of Applied   9       1 1/2 years    Feb, Jun &   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5    Bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma or
  Management                  (18 academic   Oct          with no band score lower than 6       postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma
                              months)                     Pearson Test of English - PTE         with at least a B grade average at level 7 or higher.
                                                          (Academic) score of 58 with no
                                                          band score lower than 50

  Master of Applied   9       1 1/2 years    Feb & Jul    IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5    Students will have completed all requirements
  Health Sciences             (18 academic                with no band score lower than 6       of a bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma in a
  (Wellness and               months)                     Pearson Test of English - PTE         relevant field (such as chiropractic, health sciences,
  Rehabilitation)                                         (Academic) score of 58 with no        massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing,
                                                          band score lower than 50              occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy,
                                                                                                sport and exercise) with at least a B average at Level
                                                                                                7 or higher.

  Master of           9       1 1/2 years    Feb & Jul    IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5    Bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma or
  Information                 (18 academic                with no band score lower than 6       postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma
  Technology                  months)                     Pearson Test of English - PTE         in information technology or related subject with at
                                                          (Academic) score of 58 with no        least a B grade average at level 7 or higher.
                                                          band score lower than 50

 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Academic entry requirements: Degree holders and/or applicants that can demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or
educational experience in a related discipline may also be considered.

                      NZQA
COURSE                LEVEL   DURATION       INTAKES       ENGLISH REQUIREMENT                  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  Postgraduate        8       1 1/2 years    Feb, Jun &    IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5   Bachelor’s degree or diploma of at least 2 years
  Diploma in                  (18 academic   Oct           with no band score lower than 6      duration with appropriate work experience.
  Business                    months)                      Pearson Test of English - PTE        Completed Concept and Initial Business Plan to
  Enterprise                                               (Academic) score of 58 with no       be submitted with applicants from non-degree
                                                           band score lower than 50             applicants.
                                                                                                This programme is completed over 18 academic
                                                                                                months.
  Postgraduate        8       1 year         Feb, Jun &    IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5   Bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma or
  Diploma                                    Oct           with no band score lower than 6      postgraduate certificate or related subject with at
  in Applied                                               Pearson Test of English - PTE        least a B grade average at level 7 or higher.
  Management                                               (Academic) score of 58 with no
                                                           band score lower than 50

  Postgraduate        8       1 year         Feb & Jul     IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5   Students will have completed all requirements
  Diploma in                                               with no band score lower than 6      of a bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma in a
  Applied Health                                           Pearson Test of English - PTE        relevant field (such as chiropractic, health science,
  Sciences                                                 (Academic) score of 58 with no       massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing,
  (Wellness and                                            band score lower than 50             occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy,
  Rehabilitation)                                                                               sport and exercise) with at least a B grade average
                                                                                                at Level 7.

  Postgraduate        8       1 year         Feb & Jul     IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5   Bachelor’s degree or graduate diploma in
  Diploma in                                               with no band score lower than 6      information technology or related subject with at
  Information                                              Pearson Test of English - PTE        least a B grade average at level 7 or higher.
  Technology                                               (Academic) score of 58 with no
                                                           band score lower than 50
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BACHELORS DEGREES
Academic entry requirements: Overseas qualification equivalent to university entrance and/or applicants with evidence of relevant
prior learning and work experience.

                              NZQA                                                                          ADDITIONAL
COURSE                        LEVEL   DURATION   INTAKES ENGLISH REQUIREMENT                                REQUIREMENTS
  Bachelor of Applied         7       3 years    Feb & Jul   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     Students that successfully
  Management                                                 band score lower than 5.5                      complete New Zealand Diploma
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)       in Business (Leadership And
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42   Management Strand) (Level 5) may
                                                                                                            enrol to year 3 of the Bachelor of
                                                                                                            Applied Management.
  Bachelor of Architectural   7       3 years    Feb         IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     None
  Technology                                                 band score lower than 5.5
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  Bachelor of Commerce        7       3 years    Feb & Jul   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     Students that successfully
                                                             band score lower than 5.5                      complete a minimum of 3 papers
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)       from the New Zealand Diploma
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42   in Business may transfer their
                                                                                                            enrolment to the Bachelor of
                                                                                                            Commerce programme.
  Bachelor of Construction    7       3 years    Feb         IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     None
  (Specialisations                                           band score lower than 5.5
  in Construction                                            Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)
  Management, Project                                        score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  Management and Quantity
  Surveying)
  Bachelor of Engineering     7       3 years    Feb         IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     None
  Technology (Majors in                                      band score lower than 5.5
  Civil Engineering and                                      Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)
  Mechanical Engineering)                                    score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  Bachelor of                 7       3 years    Feb & Jul   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     None
  Environmental                                              band score lower than 5.5
  Management                                                 Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  Bachelor of Hotel           7       3 years    Feb & Jul   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     None
  Management                                                 band score lower than 5.5
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  Bachelor of Information     7       3 years    Feb & Jul   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     Applicants with evidence of
  Technology                                                 band score lower than 5.5                      relevant prior learning and work
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)       experience are encouraged to
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42   apply.

  Bachelor of Nursing         7       3 years    Feb         IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.5 in all      Applicants must have satisfactory
                                                             bands                                          physical and mental health that
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)       enables them to undertake
                                                             score of 58 with no band score lower than 50   clinical practice. Telephone/Skype
                                                                                                            interviews may be required.
  Bachelor of Sport and       7       3 years    Feb & Jul   IELTS Test - Academic score of 6.0 with no     Pre-entry testing may be required.
  Exercise                                                   band score lower than 5.5                      Prior learning should be at NZQA
                                                             Pearson Test of English - PTE (Academic)       level 4 standard. Telephone/Skype
                                                             score of 50 with no band score lower than 42   interviews may be required.
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ACCOMMODATION
The SIT apartments are made up of 62 brand new units and 11 older style
motel units

SIT Apartments include:                     Rent structure:

ª Furnished single and double room           Single Student sharing a room      $120 per week
                                                                                per person
    options
                                             Single student not sharing         $205 per week
ª Each apartment includes kitchenette        Couple                             $240 per week
    and bathroom                             Couple with child sharing room     $245 per week
                                             Family unit                        $350 per week
ª Communal laundry - washing machine
    $2 and dryer $4                         Each student will be required to pay a $300 deposit
                                            and 4 weeks rent in advance.
ª Electricity and internet is included in
                                            New international students will get a welcome pack
    the rent
                                            which includes: 1 set of sheets, pillowcase, 1 pillow,
                                            mattress protector, duvet, towels, face cloths and
ª Only a short walk to SIT, supermarkets    a food parcel for first breakfast. It is theirs to keep
    and town centre                         when they leave.

For all accommodation enquiries please contact Paul Watts on paul.watts@sit.ac.nz
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International student application form
Please print clearly in BLOCK LETTERS
All questions are compulsory

PERSONAL DETAILS
Family name

First name                                                                             Preferred name

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)                                                             Gender                 Female       Male

Citizenship                                                                            Status                 Single       Married

Email

                                                                                                                                                               Enrolment
Postal address

City                                                                                   Postcode

Countr y                                                                               Phone or mobile

                                                                                       Passport expiry
Passport number
                                                                                       date
Have you applied              No        Yes, my SIT student ID number is:
to SIT before?

Which of the                  SIT website                                              EDUCATION AGENT (if applicable)
following most
influenced                    SIT international prospectus                             Agent name
your decision                 Ads (TV, radio, newspaper)
to apply to                                                                            Agent email
SIT?                          Social Media
                              Family / friend                                          Agent stamp
                                                                                       or mailing
                              Agent
                                                                                       address
                              NZ High Commission / Embassy
                              Education exhibition / fair
                              Other:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
What is the highest academic qualification you hold from a secondary or high school?

Qualification                                       Institution                                         Country                               Year gained

Have you gained any other qualifications after leaving school?
Provide transcripts and completion certificates for all qualifications listed here:
Qualification                                       Institution                                         Country                               Year gained

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Excluding Christchurch)
       English is my first language or the                  I want to study English at SIT:                            I want to apply for:
       language of instruction in my education
       in a native English-speaking country                       English paid weekly:          weeks                       Zero Fees Foundation Scholarship
                                                                                                                            (Invercargill Campus only)
       I have taken / will take an                                26 weeks Zero Fees English Scholarship
                                                                                                                       Please Specify
       academic IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test
                                                             Start date requested:
       Date of test:
       Attach results to application

Please enter your intended programme of STUDY AT SIT
Name of qualification

Start / intake date                                                  Campus          Invercargill         Queenstown        Christchurch      Auckland
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ESSENTIAL INFO
Accident Insurance                                                         Visas and Immigration
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides                       Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to
accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and            employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting
temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable             requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and
for other medical and related costs. Further information can be            can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz
viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz
                                                                           Refunds
Code of Practice                                                           It is important that you read SIT’s Refund Policy, available
SIT has agreed to observe and be bound by the Education                    at www.sit.ac.nz. Each request for refund is decided on its
(Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice                 individual merits and there is no automatic right to a refund of
2016. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand                fees if you change your mind about studying at SIT.
Qualification Authority website at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/
providers-partners/education-code-of-practice/                             Disclaimer
                                                                           While the information provided in this document was true
Eligibility for Health Services                                            and correct at the time of publication, SIT reserves the right
While you are studying under a New Zealand Scholarship, you,               to alter or discontinue programmes, procedures, fees and
your spouse and your children under 19 are entitled to the                 regulations at any given time without notice. Unless indicated
same government funded health and disability services as New               otherwise, information in this brochure relates to SIT’s
Zealand citizens contingent that those family members hold                 Invercargill campus. Students should carefully read all official
visas directly linked to your visa.                                        correspondence and other sources of information for students,
Full details or entitlements to publicly funded health services            such as our website, to be aware of changes to the information
are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed            contained in this document.
on their website at www.moh.govt.nz
                                                                           Got a question?
Medical and Travel Insurance                                               Look at our frequently asked questions section on the
International students (including group students) must have                international page on our website: www.sit.ac.nz
appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while in              Or ask us: SIT International - applications@sit.ac.nz
New Zealand.                                                               Phone +64 3 211 2699 ext. 8826
SIT automatically organises insurance for mainstream students
through the resource fee.

NZQA COMPLAINT PROCESS
If your education provider has not resolved your complaint, and you still wish to have it resolved, then you can contact NZQA. NZQA is a government
organisation. They can provide an independent assessment of your complaint.
1.   Download the Complaint Form
2.   Send your completed Complaint Form, along with any supporting evidence, to:
     The Complaints Officer
     Quality Assurance Division
     P O Box 160
     Wellington 6140
     or
     email a scan of your completed form, along with scans of any supporting evidence, to gadrisk@nzqa.govt.nz
     If you need more information on the complaints process, contact NZQA on 0800 697 296
SIT Programmes
                                           are NZQA approved
                                           and recognised
                                           worldwide.

CONTACT    Phone: +64 3 211 2699
           Email: applications@sit.ac.nz
           Website: www.sit.ac.nz

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