1. We are an award winning education and training provider

2008 Queensland Training Awards
Winner: Public Training Provider of the Year
2008 Australian Training Awards
Finalist: Large Training Provider of the Year
2007 Queensland Education and Training International Awards
Winner: Innovation and Creativity in the Learning Environment

2. MSIT is owned and operated by the Queensland Government

The TAFE (Vocational) system is government regulated thereby maintaining the highest educational standards and providing quality student support. Education obtained in Australia is recognized all over the world.

3. You get practical training and experience

Our programs are about more than just theory. We give our students practical know-how by putting them in real world industry settings. We operate working restaurants, salons and nurseries on campuses that are open to the public. Our students use their innovative ideas to work with industry clients to develop resources and products that really work. We believe doing is just as important as knowing.

4. Our teachers are industry professionals

Our teachers are industry professionals who will keep you ahead of the game because they have been out there working at the top of their fields. At Metropolitan South we don't teach what we aren't out there doing ourselves so our trainers stay up to date with the latest industry technology and practice.

5. We will support you throughout your study

MSIT provides international students with learning support, student counseling and a dedicated International Unit.

6. We guarantee small classes

We keep our class sizes small to ensure that you get the attention you deserve.

7. Industry reputation

We are constantly working with industry to review and fine tune our programs to ensure that you get the best training possible.

8. We offer seamless university pathways

We can help you to fast-track your career, through pathway programs with Brisbane's leading universities. Students can study to Diploma level with MSIT and on successful completion, transfer to university to complete their degree.

This is the university/institution we have pathway with:
• Australian Catholic University
• Griffith University
• USQ
• Canberra University
• QUT
• Holmesglen

9. We recognize the skills you already have

The Skills First program allows the skills you have learned in the workplace and through life experience to be recognized formally, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred.

10. Enjoy studying in Brisbane, Queensland

Brisbane's riverfront setting, perfect climate, cultural diversity, unique architecture and unrivaled employment growth make it one of the most attractive cities to live in Australia.

There is always something to do, with the stunning beaches of the Gold and Sunshine coasts only an hour from the city center and many world famous attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef within relatively easy reach.