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SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Introduction

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.

Shape your world

Established in 1916, SAIT in Calgary, Canada is a global leader in applied education and offers 100+ career programs, 1,300+ continuing education courses and corporate training courses to more than 200 companies annually.

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.

Hands-on learning in unique labs and classrooms, solution-focused research and enterprising collaborations with industry partners ensure SAIT students are career-ready when they graduate.

90%
graduate employment rate
Third
largest post-secondary in Alberta
95%
of grads would recommend SAIT

SAIT Schools

SAIT prepares you for your career by offering programs through our eight schools — all focusing on a different field. Within each school, instructors bring their industry expertise to students who learn through a combination of theory and action-based learning.

Our schools are equipped with state-of-the-art labs, allowing you to get hands-on experience using real-world equipment to train you for a career in your chosen field.

MacPhail School of EnergySchool of BusinessSchool of ConstructionSchool of Health and Public Safety
Find a career in the energy sector by learning hands-on, industry-guided training in labs that mimic job site environments. MacPhail School of Energy prepares students for careers in all sectors of the energy industry.We deliver cutting-edge business programs that inspire learners and leaders to take action and get results.







At SAIT you're provided with the foundations to build a rewarding career in one of the largest sectors of the Canadian economy.






Prepare for a dynamic career in the health care sector, where we offer specialized training for many health and wellness professions.





School of Hospitality and TourismSchool of Information and Communications TechnologiesSchool of Manufacturing and AutomationSchool of Transportation
Named one of the Top 50 Hospitality and Hotel Management schools in the world, boost your career with us.Join one of our diverse programs offered in the fields of information technologies and media technologies.We provide skills-based training to prepare you for a career in oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, and automation.Gain hands-on learning skills, and practical education for the automotive, aviation, heavy equipment and rail industries.

Vision Statement

To be a global leader in applied education.

We believe in:

  • Excellence as demonstrated by fresh thinking, best practices, entrepreneurial initiatives, bold solutions to new opportunities and fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaboration and we work together as a learning community to serve our students and partners.
  • Fairness modeled by honest and ethical dealings in our relationships with students, employees, and partners.

Alumni

As a SAIT graduate, you belong to a proud community of SAIT alumni ― You are a member of the SAIT Alumni Family, a network of more than 247,000 graduates around the world.

Enjoy access to exclusive perks, events, contests, and unique volunteer opportunities. We invite you to stay connected.

Alumni Perks

As a member of the SAIT Alumni Family, we're proud to provide you with many exclusive benefits and services.

Graduating from SAIT means you are a lifelong member of an exclusive club associated with Canada's premier polytechnic. You're connected to a network of over 248,000 highly-skilled professionals across Canada and around the world.

Benefits and services for SAIT graduates

As a member of the SAIT Alumni Family, we're proud to provide you with many exclusive benefits and services, including:

  • Preferred rates on home, auto, and life insurance
  • SAIT Career Advancement Centre services
  • Discounted fitness membership at SAIT
  • Alumni publications
  • Alumni contests
  • Other campus services

Awards

  • Alberta's Top 70 Employers
  • Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada
  • Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
  • Alberta's Best Workplace for Training and Development
  • Alberta's Best Workplace for Employee Benefits
  • Premier's Award for Healthy Workplaces

Winter 21 International Student Entrance Award

Award Value(s): $2,000 each this is a one time award, total value $34,000

Criteria Selection:

  • For an International student entering their program in the Winter 2021 term
  • Eligible students must be studying in-person on one of SAIT’s Calgary campuses
  • Financial need
  • Please describe how you will improve the SAIT Student Community as a whole in 250-350 words
  • Preference given to students attending SAIT who come from previously identified emerging markets

Application Process:

  • Apply on-line thorugh your Mysait.ca account
  • Deadline for students to apply: December 15, 2020

Selection Process:

  • The department will score the student award nominees based on specific criteria
  • SAIT’s Alumni and Development personnel will determine the award recipient based on all criteria components

English Language Requirements

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Locations

  • Calgary

    16 Avenue Northwest,1301, T2M 0L4, Calgary

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