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SAIT Welcomes the World!
I would like to invite you to consider studying at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta. At SAIT, international students have the opportunity not just to learn about advanced technology but to join an international community of students and teachers. Our programs – from our International Academic Upgrading to our Applied Degrees – are designed to help you connect with your future in exciting and practical ways.
Whether in Asia or Latin America or Europe, you may already know about SAIT. Why? SAIT provides technical education programs in many parts of the world. SAIT graduates can be found in industries in every corner of the planet.
Students choose SAIT because we build careers. We provide hands on applied learning in programs ranging from business and communications to energy, engineering technologies and transportation. Whatever your career choice may be, SAIT has a program for you – from certificates to diplomas to applied degrees.
Business and industry contribute to the success of SAIT programs. In addition to furnishing our campus with the most up to date equipment and facilities, advice from industry ensures that SAIT graduates have what it takes to excel in the workplace.
SAIT students get results. In 1999, 97% of our students found employment upon graduation.
SAIT is the most established technical institute in Canada. Our school and our city offer a friendly western welcome in view of the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains. Every year, we welcome students from around the globe to our Calgary, Alberta campus. We look forward to meeting you here as well!
Regards,
Irene Lewis
President and CEO
Programs from the archive.
English Language Foundations (ELF)
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You will enjoy SAIT’s English Language Foundations Program!
- Intensive support for language development
- Preparation for academic study at SAIT
- Highly skilled and qualified instructors
- Proficiency based placement and advancement
- Math, Science and Computer courses available during your ELF program – upgrade your skills or improve your English through content study
- Special workshops to help you develop learning skills in English
- Regular opportunities for advancement
- SAIT identification and access to all facilities – library, sports facilities, International Centre, e-mail, Universal Calgary Transit Pass, counseling,
Student residence on campus
SAIT awards a certificate of proficiency when you satisfactorily complete the required program components. Once you successfully complete English Language Foundations and meet admission requirements, you may apply for career programs at SAIT. Registration occurs twice a year; January and September.
Business
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Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – Accounting
The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (Accounting Major) is a post-diploma Applied Degree. This four-year degree program is offered on campus by full-time and part-time study and offers graduates of eligible diploma programs the opportunity to develop the combination of advanced accounting expertise and management skills needed in the expanding and demanding field of managing financial operations.
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – Accounting and IT
The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (Accounting and Information Technology Major) is offered on campus, full-time, part-time and through CGA Canada as a distance delivery program. This 4 year Applied Degree program offers the opportunity to develop the combination of advanced accounting expertise and dual management skills needed in the expanding and demanding field of managing financial operations in an IT environment.
Other programs available:
- Business Administration
- Legal Assistant
- Office Assistant/Office Administration
Tourism
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Hotel and Restaurant Management
Two-year diploma
Travel and tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry today. Nationwide, the industry currently employs 1.2 million people and generates more than $28.5 billion annually. It is Alberta’s third largest industry employing more than 100,000 people. Our program prepares students to enter this varied and interesting field.
Other programs available:
- Commercial Baking
- Pastry Chef
- Professional Cooking
- Retail Meat Cutting
- Travel Counselling
Construction
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Applied Degree
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Full Time Programs
- Architectural Technology (AT)
- Civil Engineering Technology (CVT)
- Engineering Design and Drafting Technology (EDT)
- Geomatics Engineering Technology (GNT) - formerly Surveying and - Mapping Technology (SVT)
Fast Track Programs
- Process Piping Drafting Program
Apprenticeships
Appliance Service Technician
- Bricklayer
- Cabinetmaker
- Carpenter
- Concrete Finisher
- Electrical Rewind Mechanic
- Electrician
- Glazier
- Painter and Decorator
- Plumber
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Steamfitter-Pipefitter
- Tilesetter
- Sheet Metal Worker
Quick-Start (Pre-Employment)
- Cabinetmaker
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Energy
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Full-Time Programs
- Bachelor of Applied Petroleum Engineering Technology (APT)
- Chemical Technology (CT)
- Chemical Engineering Technology (CET)
- Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)
- Environmental Technology (ET)
- Industrial Instrumentation Technology (IIT)
- Petroleum Engineering Technology (PT)
- Power Engineering Technology (PET)
- Process Operations (CPO)
Distance Education Programs
- Power Engineering
Apprenticeship Programs
- Instrument Mechanic
Health and Public Safety
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Full Time Programs
- Dental Assistant (DA)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance (EMT-A)
- Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic (EMT-P)
- Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Outreach (EMT-P/O) - SAIT
- Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Outreach (EMT-P/O) @ Calgary EMS
- Emergency Services Technology (EST)
- Health Information Management (HIM)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
- Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
- Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT)
- Medical Transcriptionist (MT)
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)
- Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles (NHL)
- Pharmacy Assistant (PHAR)
- Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant (REHT)
- Respiratory Therapy (RT)
- Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD)
Information & Communications Technologies
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Applied Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology
Engineering Technologies
Engineering Technologies focus primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering, preparing graduates to work as part of an engineering team where they work closely with engineers, scientists and technicians. Engineering technologists have a thorough knowledge of the equipment, applications and established state-of-the-art design and implementation methods in a specialized engineering area.
- Broadcast Technology
- Computer Control Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Network Engineering Technology
- Telecommunications Technology
Information Technologies
Information Technologies focus on design, development, programming and management of systems and applications that allows us to access, retrieve, store, organize, manipulate and present information by electronic means.
- Computer Technology
- Exploration Information Technology
- Library Information Technology
- Library Operations Assistant
Media Technologies
Media Technologies are used in the creation, manipulation, publication and distribution of content and media products. SAIT Media Technologies programs cover the print communication, television, film, radio, journalism and new media (Internet, CD and DVD) industries.
- Cinema, Television, Stage and Radio
- Digital Graphics Communications
- Journalism
- New Media Production and Design
Manufacturing
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Full Time Programs
- ASNT - Automated Systems Engineering Technology
- CID - Computer Integrated Design Technology
- IET - Industrial Engineering Technology
- MET - Mechanical Engineering Technology
- MTC - Machinist Technician
- MT - Mechanical Technologies
- WET - Welding Engineering Technology
Apprenticeships
- MAP - Machinist
- MWP - Millwright
- WEP - Welder
Transportation
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Full Time Programs
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology (AMT)
- Aircraft Structures Technician (ACST)
- Automotive Service Technology (AST)
- Avionics Technology (AXT)
- Business Administration – Automotive Marketing (BAAU)
- Heavy Equipment Technician (HET)
- Railway Conductor (RCDR)
- Rail Traffic Control (RTC)
- Rail Signals and Communications Maintenance (under development)
Apprenticeship Programs
- Auto Body Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Parts Technician
- Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
- Transport Refrigeration Technician