Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Polytechnic

Calgary, Alberta · Founded 1916

Enrollment

14,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

None documented

Website

www.sait.ca

Acceptance Rate

65%

Address

1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4

QS Ranking

Not ranked (Polytechnic)

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$100 CAD

Notable Distinctions

Historic polytechnic; strong trades programs

Programs & Specializations

Engineering Trades Health Sciences Technology Applied Sciences

Most Popular Programs

Information Technology Business Administration Electrical Engineering Technology Petroleum Engineering Technology Culinary Arts Architectural Technologies Health Information Management Automotive Service Technology

About

SAIT is a leading polytechnic in Calgary with over 100 years of history training skilled professionals. Its graduate employment rate consistently exceeds 95%, one of the highest of any post-secondary institution in Canada. SAIT's culinary program is among the top in western Canada, and its technology and trades programs are tightly integrated with Calgary's energy, construction, and IT sectors.