A leader in action-based learning, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is built on passion — shared by our students, faculty and staff — to shape new worlds as entrepreneurs, leaders and community builders. Founded in 1916, SAIT is the oldest public institute of technology in Canada. A SAIT education offers practical experience and theoretical knowledge in a real-world context. Our students benefit from hands-on learning in unique labs and classrooms, participation in applied research on campus with industry partners and, in many programs, workplace practicums that enable them to apply their learning. SAIT's lasting reputation and close partnerships with industry, government and other post-secondary institutions offer our students the skills and connections they need to succeed in local, national and global economies.

International students can apply to a variety of our baccalaureate and applied degrees, diploma and certificate programs — programs designed to give you the skills and confidence you need to be successful in your career. Through our state-of-the-art labs, living classrooms, capstone projects and internships, SAIT provides you with a skills-based education and ample exposure to the industries you are training to enter.

SAIT students study within eight academic schools: Business, Construction, Energy, Health and Public Safety, Hospitality and Tourism, Information and Communications Technologies, Manufacturing and Automation and Transportation.

We invite you to discover more about why Canada, Calgary and SAIT are top destinations for international students from around the world.

Two modern high rises boast four different floor plans, including one bedroom apartments; four bedroom shared quads; two bedroom units and studio suites. The facilities are equipped with recreation/study lounges, on-site laundry facilities, and 24-hour security.

SAIT Residence offers fully furnished student units and individual liability leases with all utilities (local phone, internet, cable, heat, electricity, water) included.

SAIT boasts some of the finest student facilities in any post-secondary institute. Our recently completed expansion has created a campus with character, beauty, and cutting edge facilities. SAIT's recreational amenities are top notch with a wide array of athletic venues from a gymnasium to racquet sport courts, a hockey arena, weight rooms, and a soccer field. SAIT has two technologically advanced residences for students, which provide housing for approximately 1,170 students.

All SAIT engineering departments offer research and experimental testing facilities equipped with current scientific equipment. Distinguished laboratory facilities include a fluid mechanics lab, an automated systems engineering technology lab, and computer aided design lab. SAIT students benefit from the Institute's partnership agreements with business and industry. This cooperation with many leading companies has helped SAIT establish ten world class centres of technology and development.

These centres are visible symbols of our reputation as an industry driven institute of advanced technology, and ensure our graduates gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace. Other facilities include state of the art computer labs, technology labs, seminar rooms, library, a Corporate Training Centre, and a Learner Success Centre. All students have Internet and e-mail access.

Workshops on career planning are scheduled regularly and cover topics such as employment trends, research methods, and steps to career decision making.

SAIT hosts and coordinates a Job Fair every year, which consists of over 100 companies that come to SAIT to recruit our students and graduates.

Intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, sports clubs, non-credit courses in recreation, physical education courses, and fitness tests are available.

The International Centre offers opportunities to meet fellow students through day excursions, multicultural student clubs, and receptions. Students visit local cultural sites including Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton.

The Campus Centre offers comprehensive facilities for athletics and physical recreation, it houses a theatre, social lounges, social games, music, and student executive offices. Crafts, games, music, and meeting rooms are located throughout SAIT.

SAIT's clubs include a student government, departmental clubs, and special interest groups.

A full service library including a large computer lab is available to students.

There are many social and cultural student organizations meeting on campus.

For information on Accessibility Services available at SAIT, please visit https://www.sait.ca/student-life/academic-support/accessibility-services or call 403-774-5093.

Professional counsellors are available through Student Development and Counselling to help SAIT students with a broad range of educational, career, and personal concerns.

Interfaith Centre
The Interfaith Centre is a community hub on campus where inclusivity is standard, questions are always welcome, and the differences between people and cultures are explored and celebrated. We remain committed to supporting student success and our staff and chaplains are available to assist you via phone or email.

Pride at SAIT
SAIT is a diverse campus and we are committed to providing an inclusive place to work and study. We will continue to enhance resources for our LGBTQ community and effect positive change. In partnership with the LGBTQ community, allies and the Gender and Sexuality Inclusion Committee (GSIC) — a volunteer advisory committee from SAIT and SAITSA — we're working to provide a community at SAIT that is inclusive of and accessible to all individuals regardless of gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation.

SAIT has transfer and articulation agreements with a variety of post-secondary institutions. Visit https://www.sait.ca/admissions/transfer-options for more information.

As part of an international student's orientation, students receive an introduction to Canadian culture as well as necessary information to assist students in being successful at SAIT.

International students have access to all student services at SAIT as well as a number of additional services offered by the International Centre: academic advising, admissions, bookstore and computer store, campus health services, spiritual support, cultural counselling, health care advising, housing (on-campus residence), orientation, international student trips, Internet access and e-mail address, job search assistance, Learner Success Centre, personal counselling and referral, pre-departure assistance, recreational facilities, restaurants, study and work permit issues, volunteer opportunities, and more!