Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

About us

Location Calgary, Canada Funding Type Public
No of Students 11023 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1916 Estimated Cost of Living 20635 CAD
Address 1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4, Canada

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.

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.

Why?

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 Energy
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.

School of Business
We deliver cutting-edge business programs that inspire learners and leaders to take action and get results.

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

School of Health and Public Safety
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 Tourism
Named one of the Top 50 Hospitality schools in the world by CEOWORLD Magazine and QS University Rankings.

School of Information and Communications Technologies
Join one of our diverse programs offered in the fields of information technologies and media technologies.

School of Manufacturing and Automation
We provide skills-based training to prepare you for a career in oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, and automation.

School of Transportation
Gain hands-on learning skills, and practical education for the automotive, aviation, heavy equipment and rail industries.