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SAIT Polytechnic

SAIT is world-renowned for its training expertise and is the leading provider of skilled workers to the energy sector and other industries.
Established

1916

Main campus

1301-16 Ave. NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2M 0L4
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SAIT Polytechnic provides relevant, skill-oriented education in energy, engineering technologies, construction, business, information and communications technologies, health and public safety, culinary, hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, transportation and English language foundations. As well, SAIT offers distance and continuing education courses and corporate training.

Campus locations:
  • Main Campus (Calgary)
  • Mayland Heights Campus (Calgary)
  • Art Smith Aero Centre of Training and Technology (Calgary)
  • Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Facility (Edmonton)
  • Trades Training Facility (Edmonton)

Students

Full-time 7,986
Part-time and Continuing Education 62,314
Apprenticeship 8,788
International 856
Total students 79,088
Full Load Equivalent 12,796

New Student Intake

2008 3,943
2007 4,737
2006 3,996

Faculty

Full-time 689
Part-time 228

Academics

Bachelor’s Degrees 4
Articulated Bachelor’s Degrees  
Diploma Programs 44
Certificate Programs 21
Apprenticeship Programs 32

Graduation Data

Average number of Graduates (last 5 years) 2,776
Work placement in field after graduation (%) 83%
Median starting salary $45,000

Research and Development

SAIT Polytechnic’s research priority is to further student knowledge and experience through innovative, industry-driven projects that solve practical problems. By focusing on prototyping, simulation and validation, students build their expertise and generate solutions to meet the needs of industry, government and the community.

SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services is recognized for its activities in clean technologies, sports and wellness manufacturing and information and communication technologies through projects that include biodiesel processing, skeleton sled prototyping and development, produced and waste-water treatment, Net-Zero home development, Radio Frequency Identification applications, wind-powered energy systems, quantum key development and many others.

Over the past two years, more than 100 SAIT students have been awarded a total of $48,000 to carry out innovative coursework projects through a fund supported by the Institute and the Alberta Association of Colleges and Technical Institutes. As well, approximately $500,000 is available annually to support other applied research projects involving students, and more than $200,000 has already been awarded.

SAIT’s long-term commitment to applied research includes the $13.5 million, 30,000 square foot Enerplus Innovation Centre as part of the new Trades and Technology Complex slated for completion in 2012.
http://sait.ca/pages/research/index.shtml

Newcomer integration

The English Language Foundations (ELF) program provides language upgrading for learners whose first language is not English. A skills-based curriculum encourages development in all language areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Computer technology is incorporated into the program. The program has six start dates per year (8-week terms). Full and part-time studies are offered. Most ELF students are preparing for admission into SAIT career programs. 
http://sait.ca/pages/cometosait/internationalstudents/englishlanguagefoundations/index.shtml

International Activities and International Educational Partnerships

SAIT Polytechnic offers more than 60 academic programs from applied bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates to English language training and upgrading programs. Two on-campus residences provide housing for local and international students. The International Centre offers full student services and support including social and cultural activities that provide the opportunity for students to integrate with peers from more than 115 countries. Diversity and growth are key priorities as SAIT continues to increase its number of full-time international students. http://sait.ca/pages/cometosait/internationalstudents/international_centre/index.shtml

SAIT is a partner in the Global Education Network along with Box Hill Institute (Melbourne, Australia), Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.A.), and the Institute of Technical Education (Singapore). This initiative offers students in participating academic programs the opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution for a full semester or to participate in a short-term exchange of three weeks. http://gen.sait.ca/

SAIT also provides workforce nationalization expertise to the oil and gas industry. For more than three decades, SAIT has worked with multinational companies on workforce nationalization solutions that have included occupational English, technical training, health safety and environment, management and cultural awareness training for foreign workers to local companies.
http://www.sait-training-solutions.ca/

SAIT Polytechnic is renowned for their expertise in:

  • Energy Technologies
  • Construction Trades and Skills
  • Mechanical Trades and Technologies
  • Culinary and Hospitality
  • Health Technologies

 SAIT Polytechnic offers Bachelor's Degrees in:

  • Bachelor of Applied Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Applied Technology Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering

 
SAIT Polytechnic 's Close Industry partners

Top 5 countries of origin of International Students:

  1. China
  2. South Korea
  3. India
  4. Vietnam
  5. Taiwan/Japan/Saudi Arabia

 
Contact Information

President and CEO
Irene Lewis
403.284.8581
irene.lewis@sait.ca

Vice President Academic
Dr. Gordon Nixon
403.210.4262
gordon.nixon@sait.ca

CFO and Vice President Corporate Services
Wayne King
403.284.8588
wayne.king@sait.ca

Vice President Employee and Student Services
Michael Dyer
403.284.8180
michael.dyer@sait.ca

Director, Applied Research and Innovation Services
Dr. Alex Zahavich
403.210.4409
alex.zahavich@sait.ca

Manager, International Centre
Enid Angelstad
403.284.8273
enid.angelstad@sait.ca

Director, Corporate Communications
Dan Allen
403.210.4334
dan.allen@sait.ca

Director, Government Relations
Glenn Shepherd
403.284.7055
glenn.shepherd@sait.ca

Public Relations Specialist
Heidi Sparks
403.284.8473
heidi.sparks@sait.ca


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