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International Student Support

To enhance your time studying at CIT, there are a range of support services available for international students:

  • Subject Teachers can help with any questions you may have and refer you to department-based Pastoral Care Officers (PCO) if needed.
  • Pastoral Care Officers (PCO) are teachers or staff in each department delegated to support international students in their area.
  • Peer Tutoring is available to international students if you are having a problem with subject content. For more information contact (02) 6207 3600.
  • English Language Support for award qualifications is available as needed and provided by CIT's EAL (English as an Additional Language) specialist teachers. Your PCO (details as above) will be able to arrange this support.
  • Studiosity and Study Support are available for students needing assistance with understanding concepts, writing, proofreading and construction of course work and assessments.
  • Counselling Services are available to all international students. You can make an appointment to see a student counsellor on (02) 6207 3290, or email citcounselling@cit.edu.au

Other services available

CIT International opening hours and location

  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5pm, and Friday, 9am – 4pm
  • Location: Building C, Room C102, CIT Bruce
  • Free parking is available. Please refer to the CIT Bruce Map.

Physical Address

Room C102, First Floor, Building C
Vowels Crescent
CIT Bruce
Haydon Drive, Bruce ACT 2617
Canberra, Australia

Postal Address

GPO Box 826
Canberra ACT 2601
Canberra, Australia

Alternatively, you can contact CIT International by:

Enquiries to CIT International:

International Student Advisors

International Student Advisors are located at:

  • CIT Bruce: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:30pm and Friday, 9am to 3:30pm.
  • CIT Woden: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2:30pm

Appointments are preferred. Not available for appointments on Fridays.

International Student Advisors can be contacted by phone or email.
Email: ISAdvisors@cit.edu.au
Phone: (02) 6207 4662

Accommodation office

The CIT accommodation officer is available to help regional and international students with accommodation placement and offer support for students living in CIT residences. They also manage accommodation facilities and organise maintenance for the CIT residences.

To enquire about accommodation, book an appointment using the contact details below, or drop in to the CITSA office located in Block H at CIT Bruce.

Contact the accommodation officer during business hours:

During your study

If you are studying on a student visa, you are required to:

In mainstream courses:

  • meet course/subject requirements
  • perform academically - submit all assignments and pass more than 50% of your units of competencies / subjects studied each semester
  • study full time - unless otherwise arranged through CIT International complete course within full time study period unless negotiated with CIT International
  • complete course within full time study period unless negotiated with ISU
  • not change courses unless first negotiated with CIT International
  • not work more than 48 hours per fortnight during terms (may work more hours in term & semester breaks)
  • request extra time in exams (20 minutes in subjects below diploma level, except English language courses, Year 12 and BSSS courses)

In English & foundation courses:

  • attend 80 per cent of classes, participate in class and perform academically.