Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Founded in 1916, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected post-secondary institutions. As the first publicly funded technical institute in the country, the institute has played a key role in shaping career-ready graduates for over a century. Today, international students who choose to study at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary benefit from world-class education across one main campus and three specialized centres—Art Smith Aero Centre, Point Trotter Campus, and The Tastemarket. Home to over 13,000 students, including more than 1,500 international students from 140+ countries, the institute is widely recognized as one of the top universities in Canada for applied education and practical training. The institute delivers programs through nine distinct schools, including the School of Business, School of Health and Public Safety, School of Construction, and the MacPhail School of Energy. Each school is equipped with industry-standard labs and learning spaces that prepare students for real-world challenges. In addition to academics, SAIT also supports research and innovation through various centres and partnerships. With affiliations to leading bodies like Polytechnics Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), and Canadian University Press, SAIT ensures its programs meet the highest standards.

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