1301 16th Ave NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2M 0L4

SAIT Polytechnic's mission is to be an innovative organization equipping people to compete successfully in the changing working world by providing relevant, skill-oriented education. For a student seeking a practical, hands-on, real-world education, there are no better words to hear.

A leading polytechnic school in Canada, SAIT (formerly known as Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) is world renowned and is the leading provider of skilled workers to the energy sector and other industries. Not only does the curriculum ensure a market-ready education, but the school's partnerships with employers make sure SAIT's curriculum remains cutting edge, training students with the exact tools and skill sets future employers will be looking for.

Beyond a steadfast tradition in academic excellence, the student life at SAIT is a vibrant one. With an on-campus residence for 1,170 students, state-of-the-art academic and recreational facilities, and a location in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, student life at SAIT is just as rich as the academic opportunity. Life after earning a SAIT education offers boundless career potential, with a 91% graduate employment rate (2009). Explore SAIT today and find out how its 94-year reputation of educational excellence can catapult your career to a higher level.

Quick Facts:

• Established in 1916, SAIT is the first publicly funded technical institute in Canada.
• The school boasts an average class size of 27 students.
• SAIT has a generous student awards program, with 3,100 awards annually totaling more than $3.4 million
• SAIT's alumni network is strong, with more than 150,000 alumni in 55 countries around the world.
• SAIT students have an entire world of technology at their fingertips with 69 computer labs, 55 e-learning classrooms, more than 18,000 network and data ports, and a campus that has 100% wireless access effective January 2011.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.