Enrolment

11023

Full-time

1270

Part-time

1092

International

8777

Apprentice

643

Indigenous

Campuses

4

Total

SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) is a leader in action-based learning, delivering relevant, skill-oriented education. We offer two baccalaureate degrees, three applied degrees, 73 diploma and certificate programs, 37 apprenticeship trades and more than 1,000 continuing education and corporate training courses.

We work closely with industry to ensure graduate success — 94% of SAIT graduates are employed and 99% of employers say they would hire SAIT graduates again.

Fast Facts

  • Third largest post-secondary in Alberta
  • Trains 33% of Alberta’s apprentices
  • More than $4 million in scholarships and bursaries awarded annually
  • One of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges (listed in the top five for past three years)
  • Survey says 91% of students are satisfied with their program

Research specialization

  • Environmental Technologies
  • Sports and Wellness Engineering Technologies
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Green Building Technologies
  • Design, Fabrication and Testing

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Contact Information

1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2M 0L4

Telephone: 403-284-7248
Toll Free: 877-284-7248