Southern Institute of Technology is the place to be for students wanting to get ahead in life without being held back by the usual constraints of studying. With five campuses throughout New Zealand (Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown, Christchurch and Auckland), SIT offers over 200 programmes, in 33 subject areas. As a government-accredited tertiary provider, they offer programmes at every level, from certificates through to Masters. SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme has been helping students to graduate without massive debt since 2001. Under the scheme, students are only required to pay material costs and not tuition fees, which means many graduates start their careers without a student loan. In the early 2000s, SIT launched SIT2LRN, the most accessible and flexible tertiary qualification in New Zealand. SIT2LRN distance education gives students the ability to gain internationally recognised NZQA-accredited qualifications. From Certificates to Bachelor's degrees, Post-Graduate and Master's qualifications, SIT2LRN’s programmes are delivered online and completed by correspondence at your pace, wherever you are in the world. The Zero Fees scheme still applies for most distance learning courses, so you get SIT’s full package, even if you’re studying at home. Renowned for their work within the community, SIT gives students the ability to begin networking with possible employers during their studies. Many courses offer direct work placement and internships within the community, allowing students to get practical industry training during their studies.