Committed to Southland, now in the heart of the city
From 2027 the University of Otago College of Education will be based at the Southland Institute of Technology's Invercargill campus, placing teacher education in the heart of the city and alongside a thriving tertiary learning community.
In 2027, the College of Education will focus on its Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) programmes.
Students will learn from experienced teacher educators who foster collaboration, professional practice, and an ethic of care while building the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to make a difference in schools and communities across Southland and beyond.
Specialised programme in Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education)
This programme is only available at the Invercargill campus. The programme specialises in te ao Māori, enabling graduates to teach in primary, intermediate, bilingual and/or Māori-medium schools (depending on a graduate's ability in te reo Māori).
More about Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education)
Elective papers (previously subject studies), education papers and education support services
Selected specialised Elective papers and Education papers are also available to students.
Facilities and resources
- Free Wi-Fi and access to Office 365
- A well-resourced library
- Modern video conference facilities
- Multiple student study spaces
- Teaching / tutorial / seminar rooms
- Administration facilities
- Plenty of free parking near by
Location
The College of Education Invercargill Campus is currentluy located at 100 Nelson Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812.
Invercargill Campus on Google maps
From 1 December 2026, the campus will relocate to the Southern Institute of Technology's Invercargill campus, 133 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810.