SAIT — Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
##25 in Hospitality & Leisure Management (QS by Subject 2026)
QS Rank
$17,000
Tuition/yr
14,000
Enrollment
About SAIT — Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
SAIT is a Calgary-based public polytechnic founded in 1916, offering diploma, certificate, and applied degree programs with a strong focus on industry-ready training.
SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) is a public polytechnic established in 1916 in Calgary, Alberta. It operates 8 schools offering over 100 certificate, diploma, and applied degree programs with an emphasis on hands-on, work-integrated learning. The institution has produced more than 274,000 alumni and hosts over 19,000 students, including approximately 6,500 international students from over 97 countries.
SAIT's strongest programs are in hospitality and tourism, business, technology, construction, and the skilled trades. Its School of Hospitality and Tourism ranked #25 globally and #1 in Canada in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality and Leisure Management. The School of Business ranked #51 globally on CEOWORLD's Best Business Schools list for 2026.
The main campus sits at 1301 16 Avenue NW in Calgary, a major Canadian city with a strong energy, technology, and construction sector economy. Specialised facilities include the Art Smith Aero Centre for aviation programs and the Point Trotter Campus. SAIT is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), making its graduates eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
World University Rankings
Campus & Location
Alberta
Urban
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
PGWP 3 years for 2-year programs.
For Nepali students
Calgary's polytechnic. Strong programs in IT, Engineering Technology, Business, Culinary, and Health. Alberta's oil and gas sector creates demand for engineering technology graduates. No provincial income tax in Alberta. Growing Nepali community in Calgary.
- SAIT's diploma and certificate programs in hospitality, business administration, information technology, and construction management align directly with fields where Nepali graduates have strong employment prospects in Calgary's growing economy.
- International graduates from PGWP-eligible programs of at least 8 months can apply for an open PGWP, allowing them to work anywhere in Canada for up to 3 years, a clear pathway toward permanent residency under programs like Express Entry and Alberta's PNP.
- Annual international tuition ranges from approximately CAD 15,000 to CAD 32,000 depending on program, placing SAIT at a mid-range cost tier that is generally more affordable than most Canadian research universities, particularly for two-year diploma routes.
- SAIT's large international student body (over 6,500 students from 97+ countries) and its International Centre, offering advising on study permits, co-op work permits, and PGWP applications, provide a practical support network for Nepali students navigating Canadian immigration requirements.
Programs(4)
Diploma — Information Technology
School of Information & Communications Technology
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