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Once you’re ready to join our community of shapers, makers and originals – submit your application!

Before you begin 

Before you begin your application, make sure:

  • You know the start date and term you wish to apply for.
  • You meet the admission requirements of the program.
  • You have a valid Visa or MasterCard to pay the non-refundable online application fee of $120 for domestic students or $175 for international students. 

When to apply

Programs tend to fill up quickly, so we recommend you apply well in advance.

The table below refers to the general application deadline for most programs — please be aware of the following before you apply.

Some programs only begin in select terms. You'll find available intakes for a program on the program page.

❗️Domestic applications can be accepted after the application deadline. Check your preferred program to see if the deadline has been extended.

When applications open for each intake, the application deadline and the first day of classes.
Intake term Term begins Applications open Domestic applications close* International applications close
Winter 2025 Jan. 6, 2025 March 27, 2024 Oct. 25, 2024 Sept. 30, 2024
Spring 2025 May 5, 2025 June 12, 2024 April 30, 2025 March 28, 2025
Summer 2025 July 7, 2025 Oct. 2, 2024 April 30, 2025
Fall 2025 Sept. 2, 2025 Oct. 2, 2024 June 30, 2025 May 30, 2025
Winter 2026 Jan. 5, 2026 March 31, 2025 Oct. 24, 2025 Sept. 26, 2025
Spring 2026 May 4, 2026 June 11, 2025 April 30, 2026 March 27, 2026

*Application deadlines for some allied health programs differ from the dates listed. See health program entrance testing for details.

Applying for more than one program

As a domestic applicant, you will need to submit and pay for a separate application if you wish to be considered for more than one program. We will review each application you submit – make sure to provide official transcripts and/or sufficient evidence to show the appropriate admission requirements for all your chosen programs.

As an international applicant, you may select up to two programs per application when applying.  You will have to choose your second program before you submit and pay for your application. Learn more about adding a second-choice program to your international application.

Domestic applicants

If you’re a Canadian citizen (including a dual citizen of Canada), a permanent resident of Canada, or a refugee in Canada, apply on Apply Alberta.

Application fee: $120

Apply on ApplyAlberta now

International applicants

If you’re an international student, temporary resident (with a study permit, work permit, or visitor visa), or living in Canada but do not have permanent resident or refugee status.

Application fee: $175

Apply through Virtual Admissions System

Apprenticeship registration

Once you have begun working as an apprentice, you will need to complete your technical training.

Register for apprenticeship programs

Help centre

If you need help, see our ApplyAlberta how-to-apply guide or Virtual Admissions System how-to-apply guide .

You can also get support 24/7 through our FreshDesk knowledge base.

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Contact us

Domestic admissions

Office of the Registrar

Phone
403.284.7248
Phone
1.877.284.7248
Email
inquiry@sait.ca

International admissions

International Centre

Phone
1.403.284.8852
Email
international@sait.ca

Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4:30 pm MT

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.