Looking for a pathway to university or a career for the future? Change the course of your life, find your career... get real industry skills at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
About Us
CIT is a large government institution with over 28,000 enrolments annually and over 1500 international students per year from more than 86 countries.
As the leading provider of vocational education and training in Canberra for over 80 years, CIT is highly regarded by business and the community and offers study in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
Staff are highly qualified industry professionals with national and international experience. Classes are kept small so teachers can provide one-on-one assistance in a supportive learning environment. Students learn industry relevant knowledge and skills that are practical and up to date with the latest technology and trends. Teachers are committed to helping students achieve the workplace skills designed to make them job ready.
Student Services
The International Services Unit (ISU) assists students with any questions or issues experienced while studying, such as stress, fitting in and adjusting to their new lifestyle. They also access services that assist students with academic support, appeals, attendance, credit transfer, discrimination and resource support. Airport reception is available by arrangement through ISU. ISU staff can organise accommodation placement to suit the needs of each student - choose from on-campus or off-campus student residences, or homestay. All residences are located close to public transport and shopping centres and are within 20 minutes of our campuses.
Other services include:
- 24-hour computer laboratories
- library and research facilities
- learning support centres
- counselling services
- gym and recreational facilities
- regular exhibitions of students' work, including music concerts; fashion runway shows; art, photography and graphic design gallery displays; and many more
- student association (CITSA) - student events, entertainment, canteens, cafes, bookshops, advocacy and referral to CIT and community services.
Canberra is a planned city and Australia's largest inland city, with a population of 360,000. It is located between two to three hours from Sydney, the beach and the snow. By living in Canberra you can discover one of Australia's most relaxed cities. Canberra offers students a cosmopolitan lifestyle, access to native bushland and unexpected delights amongst its leafy surrounds, including stylish restaurants, hip bars, boutique shopping, great outdoor fun and a busy calendar of events and festivals.
Courses
Access a range of qualifications - certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees - at CIT.
Choose from over 100 programs in:
- business and information services
- community care and social work
- design, music and communication
- English
- environment and spatial information
- hairdressing and beauty
- health and fitness
- information technology
- science, forensics and engineering
- tourism and hotel management.
CIT offers you the opportunity to complete foundation studies, which gives you the option to apply for entry at any university in Australia or further your education at CIT.
CIT is currently offering elementary English and certificates I-IV in English language skills at a discounted cost. Study from an elementary to an advanced level for just AUD$260 per week.
* Discount current at time of printing (July 2011). Fees subject to change.
Courses equip students to work effectively in business and industry or to go on to further tertiary studies, and are recognised nationally and internationally.
Locations
Southside
Ainsworth Street PHILLIP ACT Australia
Bruce
Haydon Drive BRUCE ACT Australia
Fyshwick Trade Skills Centre
Canberra Avenue FYSHWICK ACT Australia
Reid
Constitution Avenue REID ACT Australia
CIT Solutions
Vowels Crescent CIT Campus J Block BRUCE ACT Australia
Gungahlin Learning Centre
25 Gozzard Street GUNGAHLIN ACT Australia
Tuggeranong
Cowlishaw Street TUGGERANONG ACT Australia
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Student Profiles
Francis Enukora Agha, Nigeria
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
I learnt so much more here than in my home country. The flexible study approach allows a good balance between academics and my social lifestyle. Professional, helpful teachers make classes interesting and exciting. Creative courses teaching real industry skills improve my employability, giving me a practical 'edge' in my industry. CIT has a large student population from different socio-economic and political backgrounds. It is great to meet so many diverse people from so many different countries and see their differences respected. I have made many deep friendships and etched wonderful memories in my mind during my time here at CIT in Canberra, which is a stunning environment to live and study in. The International Services Unit is the first point of contact for assistance and advice. Their fantastic Student Advisors have a sound understanding of student's issues and needs - particularly those affecting international students. They provide students with necessary information and tell you about accessing student support services such as; the Learning Centre and Library; Student Services Hub; Canteens/Cafe; the CIT Student Association for all the fun stuff outside of study, as well as many more to help you and make you feel at home.