Established in 1916, SAIT in Calgary, Canada is a global leader in applied education and offers over 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.
SAIT’s campuses are full of spaces to study and focus. Choose from comfortable informal seating, moveable tables, areas with white boards, computer areas or traditional study desks. There are 23 dining options, ranging from fast food to sit down meals. Students can satisfy their taste buds with pizza and sushi or experience The Highwood, SAIT’s acclaimed fine dining restaurant.
The SAIT Students’ Association (SAITSA) supports more than 80 student clubs while providing employment opportunities at SAITSA-run businesses. SAITSA also actively promotes mental health and personal well-being initiatives. Intramurals provide the opportunity to balance school and work with recreation activities on campus. SAIT Trojans are student athletes who showcase competition, courage, determination and spirit in basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, soccer, futsal, running and golf in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.
Calgary is a dynamic and modern city, famous for its high quality of life. It’s one of the safest and most multicultural cities in the country, with nearly 150 different languages spoken. With a population of 1.4 million, Calgary is the fourth largest city in Canada. Calgary is known for the friendliness and hospitality of its people, as well as the natural beauty of its surroundings and proximity to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It was recently rated the fifth most livable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
SAIT Rankings
- UniRank Canada Rank: 58
- UniRank World Rank: 1696
- Webometrics Canada Rank: 111
- Webometrics World Rank: 6517
- UNIPAGE Canada Rank: 88
- UNIPAGE World Rank: 5865
- SAIT Polytechnic ranked at 14 with a total of $5,487 research income in Research Infosource Inc.’s 2017 list of Canada’s top 50 research colleges.
SAIT Campus
SAIT's main campus is located on 16 Avenue NW, overlooking the downtown core of Calgary and is served by the CTrain light rail system. SAIT has three other campuses located in Calgary:
- Mayland Heights – Located on Centre Avenue, this facility supports students pursuing a career in auto body, crane and hoisting, recreation vehicle servicing, electrical, plumbing and rail.
- Culinary Campus – Located on Stephen Avenue, it provides baking basics and cooking fundamentals. The Culinary Campus also acts as a marketplace, selling food to the general public.
- Art Smith Aero Centre – Occupying 17 acres of land at the Calgary International Airport, this campus supports the School of Transportation.
SAIT Teaching Quality
SAIT has welcomed international students from more than 140 different countries. We pride ourselves on providing a top-quality education, delivered on a beautiful campus complete with all the amenities and support systems you need to be successful.
SAIT Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
SAIT Academic Divisions
SAIT offers three baccalaureate degrees (2019), three applied degrees, 73 diploma and certificate programs, 37 apprenticeship trades and more than 1,000 continuing education and corporate training courses.
SAIT delivers skill-oriented education to students through eight schools:
- MacPhail School of Energy
- School of Business
- School of Construction
- School of Health and Public Safety
- School of Hospitality and Tourism
- School of Information and Communications Technologies
- School of Manufacturing and Automation
- School of Transportation
SAIT also has two centres dedicated to providing student support: the Centre for Academic Learner Servicesand the Centre for Applied Education Innovation.SAIT's Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) department works in partnership with industry on applied research.
Advantages of SAIT
- An average of 90% of 2017 graduates are employed
- 100% employment in 17 of SAIT programs
- Student inclusion in applied research and innovative projects directly connected to industries
- 1:20 Faculty-student ratio
Financial Aids for the students
- SAIT Polytechnic helps the students of Canada through the Student Loan. To enable this loan, the student should be a resident of Canada or a citizen of Canada.
- The Student Loan can be provided under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. If the student is a resident, then the aid is in the form of a Student loan.
Famous Alumni’s SAIT
- Robert Alford, politician
- Ken Allred, politician
- Evan Berger, politician
- Kaella Carr, television newsperson
- Ted Godwin, artist and Officer of the Order of Canada
- Jason Hale, politician
- Laureen Harper, spouse of the former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper
- Doug Horner, politician
- Chris Jamieson, hockey player
- David Joseph, basketball coach and former college player
- Roy Kiyooka, artist and Officer of the Order of Canada
- Greg Kolodziejzyk, cyclist
- Paul Landry, polar explorer
- Aylmer Liesemer, politician
- Colin Low, filmmaker
- Shane Lust, hockey player
- Barry McFarland, politician
- Noah Miller, water polo player and coach
- Caia Morstad, volleyball player
- John Nursall, television and film writer and producer
- Jackson Proskow, television newsperson
- Jonathan Scott, co-host of Property Brothers
- Jeremy St. Louis, television newsperson
- Ron Tarrant, musician and radio person
- J. D. Watt, hockey player
- Len Webber, politician
- Stewart Woodman, restaurateur
