Where in Australia can you receive a superior education and live in one of the most desirable and modern cities at the same time? At the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), of course! As the city's leading provider of vocational education and training, you will be studying in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
About Us
Have you considered?
- starting a new career, gaining new skills or preparing for further study?
- gaining a qualification at certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree or bachelor degree level?
- gaining practical skills from industry professionals in an interactive environment?
- enhancing your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills?
So why CIT?
CIT was established in 1929 and has been the leading provider of vocational education and training in Canberra. CIT is a large government owned training institution with approximately 20,000 students including around 1400 international students from over 75 different countries. International students have the opportunity to study at one of three campuses offering access to outstanding facilities including simulated work centres using innovative technology that is up-to-date and practical. Being the nation's capital we are home to many embassies and High Commissions which provides Canberra with a diversity of cultures and pleasant environment to study.
10 reasons to choose CIT...
- established in 1928 with over 80 years experience
- over 30,000 enrolments annually
- host to over 2000 international students from more than 86 countries
- more than 500 courses
- four large campuses located across Canberra
- offers certificate to bachelor degree level qualifications
- 90% of TAFE graduates in Canberra are employed, or undertaking further training, within six months of completing their program
- winner of the 'ACT's Large Training Organisation of the Year' award for 2007-9
- finalist in the 2009 Australian Export Awards
- achieved 'Training Excellence - Gold' in 2008*.
*Training Excellence - Gold is the highest ranking against the national Australian Quality Training Framework excellence criteria. CIT is one of the first training providers to achieve this level of recognition.
Student Services
CIT offers a range of student services including access to learning centres, peer support, 24 hour computer labs, libraries, cafes and counselling. Class sizes at CIT are kept small so that teachers can provide one-on-one assistance and a supportive learning environment. There are regular exhibitions of students work, including music concerts, fashion runway shows, 'Icon' dinner parties (where hospitality students work with a famous chef for the evening and cater a function of 200+ people) and a Hairdressing Expo.
CIT has self catered accommodation available in three student residences all of which are located in close proximity to public transport, shopping centres and CIT campuses. Homestay opportunities are also a great way to experience your first visit to Australia.
When students aren't studying they can take part in casual employment and Canberra currently has the lowest unemployment rate in Australia. Other activities include discovering one of Australia's most relaxed cities. Canberra offers students a cosmopolitan lifestyle, access to native bushland and reveals unexpected delights among the leafy surrounds including stylish restaurants, hip bars, boutique shopping, great outdoor fun and a busy calendar of events and festivals.
Courses
CIT's courses equip students to work effectively in business and industry or to go onto further tertiary study and are recognised nationally and internationally. Qualifications range from certificate to degree level and include ecology and environmental management, horticulture, spatial information, accounting, international business, advertising, marketing, human resources, management, 3D animation, building design, digital communication, design (fashion, graphic and interior), journalism, music, photography, public relations, media production, engineering, information technology, forensic investigation, hospitality and hotel management, event management, tourism, community development, fitness and sport development, and aged care.
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
Tuggeranong
Cowlishaw Street TUGGERANONG ACT Australia
Student Profiles
Sarwat Maqbool, Pakistan
Advanced Diploma of Public Relations
Coming to Australia for education was one of my dearly sought dreams. And most important for me was to get a qualification which would equip me with real like professional skills. I spent many weeks searching for just the right course and the Advanced Diploma of Public Relations at CIT was the perfect combination of courses and exciting electives. Studying for employment is a serious business: the time and money is a life investment, and Canberra offers just the right environment to study and learn. The city has approachable malls, cosy cafes, parks, cinemas, webbed bus routes and there is always something happening. If you are looking for on-hand skills development, friendly environment, academic support, adventure and fun, CIT in Canberra is the destination I strongly recommend.