Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

SAIT

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary,Alberta

Founded : 1916
Type : Public, College

About

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is situated in Calgary, Alberta and was founded in the year 1916. Also popularly known as SAIT Polytechnic, this institute is Calgary’s oldest post secondary institution and also Canada’s first ever publicly funded polytechnic.

It offers 2 bachelor degree programs, 4 applied programs and over 84 diploma and certificate programs to students. More than 50000 students form an integral part of its entire learning community.

It emphasizes on the betterment of student experience consistently while providing opportunities to the students in the form of practical exposure and academic brilliance. Since more than a century, it has dedicated its resources to the enhancement of students’ skill-set and overall personality in terms of professionalism.

Location

Fees

Application Fees : $75 CAD

Tuition Fees : $12,500 – $15,000 CAD Approx Annually

Acadamic Requirements

Aggregate of 55% – 60 % or above

(Few programs may have higher academic requirement)

IELTS Requirements

Overall 6.0 Bands with no band less than 6.0 Band

Programs

Programs Duration Level Intake Admission Requirement Apply
Academic Upgrading Full Time Course Jan,May,Sept Minimum of 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2,
Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 or Math 10C or Math 10-3 or successful completion of a math placement test.
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Accounting Oil and Gas Production 1 Year Certificate Sept All applicants must demonstrate English language
proficiency prior to admission. Proof of English proficiency equal to
a minimum of three Year of education at an English speaking
Canadian school or at a recognized international
English speaking school, or completion of a proficiency exam is required upon application.
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Administrative Information Management 2 Year Diploma Sept Math 10C or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10, AND
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Aircraft Structures Technician 1 Year Certificate May,Sept At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20,
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2

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Architectural Technologies 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
A Grade 12 science
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Automotive Service Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept/May Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
a Grade 11 science
Apply Now
Avionics Technology 2 Year Diploma May,Sept At least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration 2 – 7 Year Applied Degree Jan,Sept 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+).
This diploma must include a minimum of 20 courses, or 60 credits, and contain the following coursework:
Intermediate Accounting, Business Communications, Financial Management, Management Accounting,
Systems and Marketing.
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Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept A two-year diploma from a recognized Canadian college, technical institute or equivalent, or successful completion of two Year at a recognized post-secondary academic institution. Apply Now
Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept University graduates holding relevant science (mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, or geophysics) or engineering degrees are accepted. Additional courses May be required before starting the program. Applicants with other qualifications May be considered upon submission of certified background information. Apply Now
Bachelor of Business Administration 4 Year Degree Sept An overall minimum average of 65% where:

English 30-1 has to be at least 60%
Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 have to be at least 60% or Math 30-2 has to be at least 70%

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Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management 2 Year Diploma Sept A SAIT Hospitality Management diploma 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 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Applied Math 30.
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Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management 4 Year Degree Jan,Sept Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, AND,
English Language Arts 30-1, AND,
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Baking and Pastry Arts 2 Year Diploma Sept A minimum of 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2, AND,
Math 10C or Math 10-3 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10.

Apply Now
Broadcast Systems Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept at least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-2, or 65% in Applied Math 30
at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
a minimum 20 level science (excluding Science 24 and 26)
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Business Administration 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept at least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Applied Math 30
at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Business Administration – Automotive Management  2 Year Diploma Sept At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Applied Math 30,
At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
Apply Now
Business Intelligence – Data Analysis and Reporting 24 Weeks Certificate May At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two Year post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Apply Now
Butchery and Charcuterie Management 1 Year Certificate Jan,Sept Math 10C or Math 10-3 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10, AND
English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10.
Apply Now
Chemical Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, 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,
At least 60% in Chemistry 30,
At least 60% in Physics 20.
Apply Now
Chemical Laboratory Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 75% in Math 30-2,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Chemistry 30.
Apply Now
Civil Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 75% in English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Science 30 or Physics 20.
Apply Now
Culinary Entrepreneurship 1 Year Certificate Sept Completion of a Professional Cooking Diploma or Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma or equivalent, or,
Completion of Journeyman Cook or Baker certification, or,
Three to five Year of work experience in the Hospitality or Food industry with approval from the program Academic Chair.
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Database Administrator  40 Weeks Certificate Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two Year post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
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Diesel Equipment Technician 1 Year Certificate Sept A minimum of 70 Alberta High School credits (Grade 11) with at least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:

Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20
Grade 11 English
One Grade 11 Science

Apply Now
Electrical Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, 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,
At least 60% in Physics 20.
Apply Now
Electronics Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma May,Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 75% in Math 30-2,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Physics 20.
Apply Now
Energy Asset Management 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 75% in Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2.
Apply Now
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 75% in English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Science 30 or Physics 20
Apply Now
Environmental Technology  2 Year Diploma May,Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30,
At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Chemistry 30.
Apply Now
Film and Video Production 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. Apply Now
Geomatics Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 70% in Math 30-2,
At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 50% in Science 30 or Physics 20.
Apply Now
Graphic Communications and Print Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent. Apply Now
Health Information Management 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Biology 30
Apply Now
Hospitality Management 2 Year Diploma Sept Math 30-2 or Math 20-1 or Applied Math 30 or Pure Math 20, AND
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Information Systems Security 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept At least 65% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 70% in Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30, AND,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 65% in English Language Arts 30-2.
Apply Now
Information Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 60% in Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30,
At least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
Apply Now
Instrumentation Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 75% in Math 30-2,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Physics 20,
At least 60% in Chemistry 20.
Apply Now
Integrated Water Management 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND
At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, AND
At least 50% in Chemistry 20, AND
At least 50% in Physics 20, AND
At least 50% in Biology 20.
Apply Now
Journalism 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. Apply Now
Legal Assistant 2 Year Diploma Sept English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
Math 10C or Math 20-3 or Applied Math 10 or Pure Math 10.
Apply Now
Library Information Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept nglish Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents,
Two of the following Grade 12 subjects: Math, Science, Social Science, Accounting, Law or a second language.
LIBR-200 (Introduction to Libraries) May be substituted for one of the two Grade 12 subjects. This course is available through distance education.
Apply Now
Machinist Technician 1 Year Certificate Sept Math 10C, Math 10-3, Pure Math 10, or Applied Math 10
English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2
Science 10
Apply Now
Mechanical Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,May,Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 75% in Math 30-2,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Physics 20 and Chemistry 20, or at least 60% in Science 30.
Apply Now
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 21 Weeks Certificate Jan,Sept At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
At least 50% in Science 20 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20, or at least 60% in Science 24
Apply Now
Medical Laboratory Assistant 21 Weeks Certificate Jan,Sept at least 60% in Math 20-2 or Pure Math 10, or Math 10C
at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
at least 60% in Chemistry 20
at least 60% in Biology 20
Apply Now
Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk 5 Months Certificate Jan,Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. Apply Now
Network Technician 32 Weeks Certificate May,Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two Year post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Apply Now
New Media Production and Design 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. Apply Now
Non-Destructive Testing Foundations 15 Weeks Certificate Jan,May,Sept Students must have successfully completed Grade 10 Math and Grade 10 English or equivalent. Apply Now
Nutrition For Healthy Lifestyles 1 Year Certificate Sept Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Chemistry 20 or Science 20 or Physics 30 or Biology 30
Apply Now
Object Oriented Software Development 32 Weeks Certificate May,Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two Year post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Apply Now
Office Professional 1 Year Certificate Sept Math 10C or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Petroleum Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 75% in Math 30-2,
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 60% in Chemistry 30,
At least 60% in Physics 20.
Apply Now
Pharmacy Assistant 5 Months Certificate Jan,Sept Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.
Apply Now
Power and Process Operations 8 Months Certificate Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 75% in Math 30-2, Math 30-3 or Applied Math 30
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2
Apply Now
Power Engineering Technology 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, 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,
At least 60% in Physics 30.
Apply Now
Professional Cooking 2 Year Diploma Sept English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10, AND
Math 10C or Math 10-3 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10.
Apply Now
Radio, Television and Broadcast News 2 Year Diploma Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. Apply Now
Railway Conductor 15 Weeks Certificate Jan,May,Sept Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20
A Grade 12 English
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Technology Infrastructure Analyst 40 Weeks Certificate Sept Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university, institute or college, Apply Now
Travel and Tourism 2 Year Diploma Sept Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 or Math 24 or Pure Math 20 or Applied Math 20, AND
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.Q
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations 1 Year Certificate Sept At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, AND
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-2, AND
At least 50% in Chemistry 20, AND
At least 50% in Biology 20,
Apply Now
Web Developer 1 year Certificate Jan,Sept At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two Year post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
Apply Now
Welding Engineering Technology  2 Year Diploma Jan,Sept At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 70% in Math 30-2,
At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
At least 50% in Chemistry 20 or Science 30.
Apply Now
Welding Technician 1 Year Certificate Jan,May,Sept Math 10C, Math 10-3, Pure Math 10, or Applied Math 10
English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2
Apply Now
English Language Foundations 8-week Certificate Jan,May,Sept For international students, your entrance CLBA in ELF is free. Apply Now