Institution overview
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is a public polytechnic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1916 as the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art, it developed around practical education for technical and professional occupations. The institution is commonly known by the abbreviation SAIT. Its portfolio includes certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, apprenticeship education and continuing professional study. Subject areas encompass business, construction, energy, engineering technologies, hospitality, media, health, manufacturing, transportation and digital technology. Different credentials support initial occupational preparation, academic progression or the development of skills for an existing career. Teaching is organised around applied knowledge and the facilities needed for particular industries. Workshops, laboratories and professional learning spaces allow students to practise techniques and complete practical assignments. Employer relationships and industry projects connect programmes with workplace contexts. Student services include library resources, residence and support for academic and personal needs. The programme and course directory identifies qualification, duration and admission information for individual offerings. Apprenticeship routes have their own employment and training arrangements, so they should be considered separately from admission to a full-time diploma or degree.
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- Institution type
- Polytechnic Institute
- Operating status
- Active
- Ownership
- Public
- Founded
- 1916
- Teaching languages
- English
- Primary pathway
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Education pathways
- Vocational and Technical Education; Higher Education
- Qualification levels
- Certificate; Diploma; Bachelor
- Fields of study
- Business and Management; Construction; Skilled Trades; Energy and Environment; Engineering and Technology; Hospitality and Tourism; Media and Communication; Medicine and Health; Manufacturing; Transportation and Logistics; Computer Science; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Personal and Culinary Services; Engineering; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; English Language and Literature/Letters; Mathematics and Statistics; Construction Trades; Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians; Transportation and Materials Moving; Visual and Performing Arts; Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Delivery modes
- On-campus; Online