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 or top public university in Canada. 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 of top country in Canada to Study, Work and Settle.
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
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