The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is a polytechnic institute in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. SAIT offers more than 110 career programs in technology, trades, and business. Established in 1916, it is Calgary’s second oldest post-secondary institution and Canada’s first publicly funded technical institute. According to QS World Ranking Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is ranked 1402 globally in 2022.
English Language requirements:
IELTS U K V I: 6.0 in each skill
TOEFL: A minimum score of 20 in each category
(PTE): A minimum score of 53
Duolingo: 115 minimum with at least 95 in each section
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology fees
Accounting $18,207.90
Certificates: Length: 1 year
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or
At least 50% in SAIT BMAT 230 Business Mathematics
Aircraft Structures Technician $24,146.85
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or
At least 50% in SAIT BMAT 230 Business Mathematics
Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting
Length: 24 weeks
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two years post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Butchery and Charcuterie Management Length: 1 year $21,261.90
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirement
At least 50% in Math 10C or Math 10-3 and,
At least 50% in English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10.
Cyber Security for Control Systems $23,394.96
Length: 4 months
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
Completion of a two-year diploma or undergraduate degree in information technology, instrumentation, or related technical discipline.
Three to five years of experience in information technology, instrumentation, or a related technical discipline would also be accepted with approval from the program academic chair. A combination of education and experience will be considered
Cyber Security for Control Systems + Management and Leadership
Total maximum tuition: $43,900
Length: 2 years
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
Completion of a two-year diploma or undergraduate degree in information technology, instrumentation, or related technical discipline.
Three to five years of experience in information technology, instrumentation, or a related technical discipline would also be accepted with approval from the program academic chair. A combination of education and experience will be considered
Data Analytics $16,416.96
Length: 4.5 months or 14 months
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized university, institute, or college.
A combination of education and experience will be considered, upon approval from the Academic Chair.
Database Administrator $29,129.88
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Length: 40 Weeks
Program requirements
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two years of post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Information Security Analyst $25,480.98
Length: 4 months
Applicants must meet the following or equivalent:
Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized university, institute, or college.
A combination of education and experience may be considered and is subject to approval by the academic chair.
Network Systems Specialist $21,847.98
Length: 32 week fast-track
Admission requirements
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two years of post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute, or college.
Object Oriented Software Development $21,003.93
Length: 32 weeks
Program requirement
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two years of post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute, or college.
Power and Process Operations $17,652.90
Length: 1 year
Program admission requirements
At least 60% in Math 30-1 or at least 75% in Math 30-2 or Math 30-3
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2.
Bachelors
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration $27,475.10
Length: 2 years
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
Applicants must have completed a two-year Business Administration or Accounting diploma or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 grade-point average, (67% or C+).
Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information System$22,781
Length: 2 years
Intakes: June 20, May 23, September 28
Program requirements
A two-year diploma from a recognized Canadian college, technical institute or equivalent, or successful completion of two years at a recognized post-secondary academic institution.
Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering $24,164.93
Length: 2 years
Program requirements
A two-year SAIT diploma with a grade point average of 2.5 or better
Bachelor of Business Administration $22,313 per year
Length: 4 years
Program requirements
An overall minimum average of 65% where:
English 30-1 has to be at least 60%
Math 30-1 has to be at least 60% or Math 30-2 has to be at least 70%
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management $22,106.90
Length: 2 years
Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
A SAIT Hospitality and Tourism Management diploma (previously Hospitality Management) or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+)
At least 50% in English 30-1, or at least 60% in English 30-2
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
Diplomas
Administrative Information Management $18,741.56
Length: 2 years
Program requirements
At least 50% in Math 10C or Math 20-3 AND,
At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.
Architectural Technologies $18,207.90
Program requirements
At least 50% in a Grade 12 Science.
Business Administration $18,207.90
Length: 2 years
Program requirements
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 AND
At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
Chemical Engineering Technology $18,016.20
Program requirement
At least 60% in Math 30-1, or at least 75% in Math 30-2, AND,
60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
At least 60% in Chemistry 30, AND, 60% in Physics 20.
Civil Engineering Technology $20,212.13
Program requirements
At least 60% in Math 30-1, AND
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 75% in English Language Arts 30-2,
AND
At least 60% in Science 30 or Physics 20.
Culinary Arts $25,365
Program requirement
At least 50% in English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10 and,
At least 50% in Math 10C or Math 10-3.
Hospitality and Tourism Management – Event Management $20,827.13
Program requirement
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, and,
At least 50% English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
Electrical Engineering Technology $20,307.05
Length: 2 – 3 years
Program requirements
At least 60% in Math 30-1 or at least 75% in Math 30-2,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2
And 60% in Physics 20
Application fee
Choosing the two programs must be done during the same application through the SAIT Self-Service system before you pay one application fee of $150.
Living cost monthly
Accommodation (Single, off-campus, not shared) $800–$1,050
Food $250
Miscellaneous* $155
Cost of Living Total $1,255–$1,505
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology scholarship
Global Campus Award
Value: $1000 or $2000
Number Available: 150
Criteria: For an international student from an emerging market as defined by SAIT’s International Centre. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be applied to their next semester’s tuition fees.
Deadline: Spring intake – May 30
SAIT Student Entrance Bursary
Value: $1500
Number Available: Varies
Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, or degree programs
Criteria: For a full-time student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement. A renewal is available for recipients who remain in good standing throughout the terms of study and who have attended each term consecutively (with no gap in studies).
Deadline: Fall intake – August 15
Winter intake – December 15
Spring intake – April 15
SAIT Entrance
Value: $1900
Number Available: 8
Eligible programs: certificate or diploma programs
Criteria: For a student entering their program directly from high school, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement in prerequisite subjects required for admission.
Deadline: Fall intake – August 15
