The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT is a polytechnic institute in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. SAIT offers more than 100 career programs in technology, trades and business. SAIT is a member of Polytechnics Canada and one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers. Established in 1916, it is Calgary’s second oldest post-secondary institution and Canada’s first publicly funded technical institute.

Academics

SAIT offers two baccalaureate degrees (2016), 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 Services and the Centre for Instructional Technology and Development. SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) department works in partnership with industry on applied research.