Final tuition and fees are calculated based on the number of courses in which you are registered each semester. Additional courses will result in higher tuition and fees.

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Who pays domestic tuition rates?

You are eligible for a domestic tuition rate if you meet the eligibility criteria and fall into any of the following categories.

Canadian citizen: A citizen of Canada within the meaning of the Citizenship Act or a person registered as an Indian within the meaning of the Indian Act.

Permanent resident: A permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

  • A person who has been granted "permanent resident" status and has not had that status revoked. Confirmation of Permanent Residence or a Permanent Resident card indicating the "Became a Permanent Resident" date will be required.

International visitor: A visitor who is admitted to and remaining in Canada with official accreditation from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, who has entered Canada or is in Canada, to carry out her/his official duties as:

  • a diplomatic or consular officer, or
  • a Canadian government-accredited representative or official of a country other than Canada, of the United Nations or any of its agencies, of any intergovernmental organizations of which Canada is a member, or
  • as a dependent or a member of the staff of any such diplomat, consular officer, representative, or official accredited to Canada by the Canadian government, or
  • a member of a foreign military force or a civilian component thereof admitted to Canada under the Visiting Forces Act or any dependents of such personnel.

Refugees and protected person: A person and his/her dependents who:

  • has been determined to be a protected person, including a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection, within the meaning of subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) or the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. A protected person document issued under section 31(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or a “notice of decision” issued by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada or by the IRB must be presented to the Office of the Registrar.
  • is a refugee claimant who applied to the federal government for Convention refugee status before January 1, 1989, and can provide documentation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to that effect. 
A Notice of Decision confirming Refugee or Protected Person status will be required.

2024/25 tuition and fees

The following rates are effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Fees

Your fees are calculated based on the number of course credits you take per semester (approximately 16 weeks of study). In most cases, your fee is determined based on whether you're taking more or less than nine (9) course credits (more than nine credits in a semester are considered full-time studies.)

Fees are adjusted for programs with start dates outside the typical 16-week program.

Fees are subject to change without notice. All rates are in Canadian dollars.

Learn more about what your fees are for

Table displaying 2024/25 fees broken down by whether you are taking less or more than nine credits in a semester.
2024/25 fees < 9 credits per semester > 9 credits per semester
SAIT fees
Campus athletic and recreation $51.50 $103
Student support fee $53.75 $107.50
Student technology fee $53.75 $107.50
UPass
Additional eligibility requirements apply for students to obtain a UPass. To check your eligibility, visit our Upass page.
N/A $165
$170 (Winter 2025)
Total $159 $483
Saitsa fees
Student association fee
Saitsa fees are paid per credit to a maximum of $146 per semester.
$16.23/credit $146
Health plan* N/A $91
Dental plan* N/A $84
Total $321
*Health and dental fees are charged per semester to an annual maximum amount of $182 for health and $168 for dental. In most cases, program fees quoted are based on students paying for a full year of health and dental coverage. International students are charged these fees regardless of course load. Domestic students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt out. Learn more at saitsa.com/benefits.

Tuition per course or credit

Table listing 2024/25 tuition per course or credit for domestic students.
Program Cost per 1.5 credit course Cost per 3.0 credit course Cost per 6.0+ credit course Maximum total program credits 24/25 cost per credit
Academic Upgrading -- $570 -- -- $190
Accounting -- $591 -- 30.0 $197
Administrative Information Management $270 $540 $1,080 61.5 $180
Advanced Care Paramedic $372 $744 $1,488 60.0 $248
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology $327 $654 -- 60.0 $218
Aircraft Structures Technician $429 $858 $1,716 34.5 $286
Architectural Technologies -- $600 -- 60.0 $200
Automotive Service Technology $352.50 $705 $1,410 60.0 $235
Avionics Technology $363 $726 -- 63.0 $242
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration -- $726 $2,686.20
(15 credit practicum course)
41.1* $242
Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems $336 $672 $1,276.80
(30 credit practicum course)
35.7* $224
Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering $405 $810 $1,944
(15 credit practicum course)
34.2* $270
Bachelor of Business Administration -- $726 $1,452 120.0 $242
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management -- $726 -- 60.0 $242
Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management -- $726 -- 123.0 $242
Baking and Pastry Arts $319.50 $639 -- 73.5 $213
Business Administration -- $591 -- 60.0 $197
Business Administration Automotive Management $277.50 $555 -- 63.0 $185
Business and Entrepreneurship -- $591 -- 30.0 $197
Business Intelligence: Data Analysis and Reporting $855 $1,710 -- 19.5 $570
Butchery and Charcuterie Management $355.50 $711 $1,422 30.0 $237
Chemical Engineering Technology  $292.50 $585 -- 61.5 $195
Chemical Laboratory Technology $325.50 $651 $1,302 61.5 $217
Civil Engineering Technology $300 $600 -- 61.5 $200
Community Economic Development -- $591 -- 30.0 $197
Culinary Arts $334.50 $669 -- 73.5 $223
Cyber Security Analyst -- $1,224 -- 30.0 $408
Cyber Security for Control Systems $787.50 $1,575 -- 27.0 $525
Data Analytics -- $1,701 -- 24.0 $567
Database Administrator $699 $1,398 $2,796 39.0 $466
Dental Assisting $319.50 $639 -- 40.5 $213
Diagnostic Medical Sonography $339 $678 $1,695
(7.5 credit practicum course)
79.5 $226
Early Childhood Education certificate *New $225 $450 -- 30.0 $150
Early Childhood Education diploma *New $225 $450 -- 60.0 $150
Electrical Engineering Technology $300 $600 -- 67.5 $200
Electronics Engineering Technology -- $723 -- 60.0 $241
Energy Asset Management -- $966 -- 60.0 $322
English Language Foundations -- $699 -- 30.0 $233
Environmental Technology $286.50 $573 -- 60.0 $191
Film and Video Production $270 $540 -- 60.0 $180
Fitness and Wellness Management $300 $600 -- 67.5 $200
Geomatics Engineering Technology -- $600 -- 60.0 $200
Health Information Management $265.50 $531 $1,062 61.5 $177
Healthcare Leadership -- $888 $1,776 27.0 $296
Hospitality and Tourism Management $300 $600 -- 63.0 $200
Information and Records Management -- $711 -- 30.0 $237
Information Security Analyst -- $1,638 -- 27.0 $546
Information Systems Security -- $1,428 -- 60.0 $476
Information Technology Services -- $963 -- 60.0 $321
Instrumentation Engineering Technology $289.50 $579 -- 60.0 $193
Integrated Artificial Intelligence *New -- $1,800 -- 30.0 $600
Integrated Water Management -- $951 $1,902 60.0 $317
Interactive Design -- $963 $1,926 60.0 $321
International Business Management -- $738 -- 30.0 $246
Journalism -- $615 $1,230 60.0 $205
Land Analyst -- $582 -- 30.0 $194
Legal Assistant $268.50 $537 -- 61.5 $179
Library Information Technology $247.50 $495 -- 61.5 $165
Machining Technology $475.50 $951 -- 60.0 $317
Management and Leadership -- $591 -- 30.0 $197
Marketing -- $591 -- 30.0 $197
Mechanical Engineering Technology $319.50 $639 -- 60.0 $213
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician  $633 $1,266 $2,532 18.0 $422
Medical Laboratory Assistant  $361.50 $723 -- 19.5 $241
Medical Laboratory Technology  $264 $528 $1,056 88.5 $176
Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk $546 $1,092 -- 18.0 $364
Medical Radiologic Technology  $414 $828 $1,656 70.5 $276
Network Systems Specialist $655.50 $1,311 -- 33.0 $437
Non-Destructive Testing Foundations $948 $1,896 -- 16.5 $632
Nuclear Medicine Technology $330 $660 $1,320 72.0 $220
Object-Oriented Software Development $759 $1,518 -- 28.5 $506
Office Professional -- $540 -- 30.0 $180
Open Studies See program page See program page -- -- $233 - $334
Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting -- $888 -- 27.0 $296
Optician $505.50 $1,011 -- 66.0 $337
Petroleum Engineering Technology $279 $558 -- 60.0 $186
Petroleum Land Administration $661.50 $1,323 -- 15.0 $441
Pharmacy Assistant $463.50 $927 -- 24.0 $309
Power and Process Operations $274.50 $549 $1,098 30.0 $183
Power Engineering Technology $312 $624 -- 61.5 $208
Pre-Employment - Auto Body $846 $1,692 -- 12.0 $564
Pre-Employment - Automotive Service Technician  $820.50 $1,641 $3,282 12.0 $547
Pre-Employment - Cabinetmaker $649.50 $1,299 $2,598 12.0 $433
Pre-Employment - Carpenter $672 $1,344 $2,688 12.0 $448
Pre-Employment - Electrician -- $1,266 $2,532 15.0 $422
Pre-Employment - Heavy Equipment Technician *New -- $1,401 -- 15.0 $467
Pre-Employment - Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) -- $1,839 -- 12.0 $613
Pre-Employment Machinist *New $778.50 $1,557 -- 13.5 $519
Pre-Employment - Pipe Trades $724.50 $1,449 -- 12.0 $483
Pre-Employment - Recreational Vehicle Service Technician $600 $1,200 $2,400 16.5 $400
Pre-Employment - Refrigeration  $511.50 $1,023 $2,046 16.5 $341
Pre-Employment - Welding $658.50 $1,317 -- 15.0 $439
Primary Care Paramedic $216 $432 -- 34.5 $144
Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems $865.50 $1,731 -- 18.0 $577
Radio, Television and Broadcast News $270 $540 $1,080 60.0
(61.5 for Radio major)
$180
Railway Conductor $1,215 $2,430 -- 13.5 $810
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant $190.50 $381 $762 60.0 $127
Respiratory Therapy $240 $480 $960 96.0 $160
Software Development -- $963 -- 60.0 $321
Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology $484.50 $969 $1,938 60.0 $323
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations $874.50 $1,749 -- 33.0 $583
Web Developer $903 $1,806 -- 15.0 $602
Welding and Fabrication Technology $535.50 $1,071 $2,142 60.0 $357
Welding Engineering Technology $405 $810 -- 60.0 $270

*The second year of applied degree programs are dedicated to practicum placements where you will earn 30.0 credits towards your degree. To provide accurate tuition rates, billable hours have been used to calculate the tuition rate.

**Students in year one of these Hospitality and Tourism Management specializations will pay an additional program fee in their first year of study. Beverage Management students will pay a program fee of $175, and Restaurant and Service Operations students will pay a program fee of $150. This fee is in addition to other required books and supplies.

2023/24 tuition and fees

The following rates are effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

Table displaying 2023/24 fees broken down by whether you are taking less or more than nine credits in a semester.
2023/24 fees < 9 credits per semester > 9 credits per semester
SAIT fees
Campus athletic and recreation $51.50 $103
Student support fee $52.75 $105.50
Student technology fee $52.75 $105.50
UPass* N/A $165**
Total $157 $474
Saitsa fees
Student association fee*** $16.23/credit $146
Health plan**** N/A $86 ($172 annually)
Dental plan**** N/A $79 ($158 annually)
Total $146 (maximum) $476

*Additional eligibility requirements apply for students to obtain a UPass. To check your eligibility, visit our Upass page.
** The City of Calgary has increased their UPass fee from $160 to $165, effective for Winter 2024. This increase was not reflected in the above-quoted tuition and fee amounts at the time of publishing.
***Saitsa fees are paid per credit to a maximum amount of $146 per semester.
****Health and dental fees are charged per semester to an annual maximum amount of $172 for health and $158 for dental. Program fees quoted are based on students paying for a full year of health and dental coverage. Domestic students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Learn more at saitsa.com/benefits.

Table listing 2023/24 tuition per course or credit for domestic students.
Program Cost per 1.5 credit course Cost per 3.0 credit course Cost per 6.0 credit course Cost per course (custom) Maximum total program credits 23/24 cost per credit Program fees
Academic Upgrading  -- $561 -- -- -- $187 --
Accounting -- $591 -- -- 30.0 $197 --
Administrative Information Management $262.50 $525 $1,050 -- 61.5 $175 --
Advanced Care Paramedic $366 $732 $1,464 -- 64.0 $244 --
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology $321 $642 -- -- 60.0 $214 --
Aircraft Structures Technician $421.20 -- $1,684.80 -- 34.5 $280.80 --
Architectural Technologies -- $585 -- -- 60.0 $195 --
Automotive Service Technology $333 $666 $1,332 -- 60.0 $222 --
Avionics Technology $357 $714 -- -- 63.0 $238 --
Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems $330 $660 -- $6,600 (30-credit course) 60.0 $220 --
Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering $397.50 $795 -- $3,975 (15-credit course) 57.0 $265 --
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration -- $726 -- $3,630 (15-credit course) 60.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting major) -- $726 $1,452 -- 120.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Services major) -- $726 $1,452 -- 120.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management major) -- $726 $1,452 -- 120.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Business Administration (Management major) -- $726 $1,452 -- 120.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing major) -- $726 $1,452 -- 120.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management major) -- $726 $1,452 -- 120.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management -- $726 -- -- 60.0 $242 --
Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management -- $711 -- -- 123.0 $237 --
Baking and Pastry Arts $313.50 $627 -- -- 73.5 $209 $150
Business Administration (Accounting major) -- $591 -- -- 60.0 $197 --
Business Administration (Financial Services major) -- $591 -- -- 60.0 $197 --
Business Administration (Human Resources Management major) -- $591 -- -- 60.0 $197 --
Business Administration (Management major) -- $591 -- -- 60.0 $197 --
Business Administration (Marketing major) -- $591 -- -- 60.0 $197 --
Business Administration (Supply Chain Management major) -- $591 -- -- 60.0 $197 --
Business Administration Automotive Management $277.50 $555 -- -- 63.0 $185 --
Business and Entrepreneurship -- $591 -- -- 30.0 $197 --
Business Intelligence: Data Analysis and Reporting $838.50 $1,677 -- -- 19.5 $559 --
Butchery and Charcuterie Management $349.50 $699 $1,398 -- 30.0 $233 $300
Chemical Engineering Technology  $282 $564 -- -- 61.5 $188 --
Chemical Laboratory Technology $325.50 $651 $1,302 -- 61.5 $217 --
Civil Engineering Technology (Construction Management major) $292.50 $585 -- -- 61.5 $195 --
Civil Engineering Technology (Municipal major) $292.50 $585 -- -- 61.5 $195 --
Civil Engineering Technology (Virtual Design and Construction) $292.50 $585 -- -- 61.5 $195 --
Community Economic Development  -- $591 -- -- 30.0 $197 --
Culinary Arts $331.50 $663 -- -- 73.5 $221 $300
Cyber Security Analyst -- $1,200 -- -- 30.0 $400 --
Cyber Security for Control Systems $772.50 $1,545 -- -- 27.0 $515 --
Data Analytics -- $1,668 -- -- 24.0 $556 --
Database Administrator $685.50 $1,371 $2,742 -- 39.0 $457 --
Dental Assisting $313.50 $627 -- -- 40.5 $209 --
Diagnostic Medical Sonography $309 $618 -- $1,545 (7.5 credit course) 79.5 $206 --
Electrical Engineering Technology $289.50 $579 -- -- 67.5 $193 --
Electronics Engineering Technology -- $711 -- -- 60.0 $237 --
Energy Asset Management -- $966 -- -- 60.0 $322 --
English Language Foundations -- $699 -- -- 30.0 $233 --
Environmental Technology $282 $564 -- -- 60.0 $188 --
Film and Video Production $268.50 $537 -- -- 60.0 $179 --
Fitness and Wellness Management *New $300 $600 -- -- 67.5 $200 --
Geomatics Engineering Technology -- $567 -- -- 60.0 $189 --
Graphic Communications and Print Technology $228 $456 $912 -- 61.5 $152 --
Health Information Management $261 $522 $1,044 61.5 $174 --
Healthcare Leadership -- $888 $1,776 -- 27.0 $296 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Beverage Management major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 $350
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Event Management major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotels and Accommodation major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Multidisciplinary major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Restaurant and Service Operations major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 $150
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Travel and Tourism major) $295.50 $591 -- -- 63.0 $197 --
Information and Records Management -- $699 -- -- 30.0 $233 --
Information Security Analyst -- $1,608 -- -- 27.0 $536 --
Information Systems Security -- $1,401 -- -- 60.0 $467 --
Information Technology Services -- $945 -- -- 60.0 $315 --
Instrumentation Engineering Technology $285 $570 -- -- 60.0 $190 --
Integrated Water Management -- $951 $1,902 -- 60.0 $317 --
Interactive Design (Graphic Design major) *New $472.50 $945 -- -- 60.0 $315 --
Interactive Design (User Experience major) *New $472.50 $945 -- -- 60.0 $315 --
Interactive Design (Web Design and Development major) *New $472.50 $945 -- -- 60.0 $315 --
International Business Management *New -- $726 -- -- 30.0 $242 --
Journalism (Photojournalism major) -- $615 $1,230 -- 60.0 $205 --
Journalism (Print and online major) -- $615 $1,230 -- 60.0 $205 --
Land Analyst -- $573 -- -- 30.0 $191 --
Legal Assistant $264 $528 -- -- 61.5 $176 --
Library Information Technology $243 $486 -- -- 61.5 $162 --
Machining Technology *New $475 $951 -- -- 60.0 $317 --
Management and Leadership -- $591 -- -- 30.0 $197 --
Marketing -- $591 -- -- 30.0 $197 --
Mechanical Engineering Technology $313.50 $627 -- -- 60.0 $209 --
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician  $621 -- -- $3,105 (7.5 credit course) 18.0 $414 --
Medical Laboratory Assistant  $355.50 $711 -- -- 19.5 $237 --
Medical Laboratory Technology  $240 $480 $960 -- 88.5 $160 --
Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk $546 $1,092 -- -- 18.0 $364 --
Medical Radiologic Technology  $414 $828 $1,656 -- 63.0 $276 --
Network Systems Specialist $643.50 $1,287 -- -- 33.0 $429 --
New Media Production and Design $225 $510 $1,020 -- 60.0 $170 --
Non-Destructive Testing Foundations $930 $1,860 -- -- 16.5 $620 --
Nuclear Medicine Technology $330 $660 $1,320 -- 70.5 $220 --
Object-Oriented Software Development $745.50 $1,491 -- -- 28.5 $497 --
Office Professional -- $525 -- -- 30.0 $175 --
Open Studies See program page See program page -- -- -- $228 - 328
Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting -- $873 -- -- 27.0 $291 --
Optician $496.50 $993 -- -- 66.0 $331 --
Petroleum Engineering Technology $279 $558 -- -- 60.0 $186 --
Pharmacy Assistant $463.50 $927 -- -- 24.0 $309 --
Petroleum Land Administration $649.50 $1,299 -- -- 15.0 $433 --
Power and Process Operations $270 $540 $1,080 -- 30.0 $180 --
Power Engineering Technology $306 $612 -- -- 61.5 $204 --
Pre-Employment - Auto Body $846 $1,692 -- -- 12.0 $564 --
Pre-Employment - Automotive Service Technician  $820.50 $1,641 $3,282 -- 12.0 $547 --
Pre-Employment - Cabinetmaker $649.50 $1,299 $2,598 -- 12.0 $433 --
Pre-Employment - Carpenter $672 $1,344 $2,688 -- 12.0 $448 --
Pre-Employment - Electrician -- $1,266 $2,532 -- 15.0 $422 --
Pre-Employment - Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) -- $1,839 -- -- 12.0 $613 --
Pre-Employment - Pipe Trades $724.50 $1,449 -- -- 12.0 $483 --
Pre-Employment - Recreational Vehicle Service Technician *New $600 $1,200 $2,400 -- 16.5 $400 --
Pre-Employment - Refrigeration  $511.50 $1,023 $2,046 -- 16.5 $341 --
Pre-Employment - Welding $658.50 $1,317 -- -- 15.0 $439 --
Primary Care Paramedic $213 $426 -- -- 34.5 $142 --
Professional Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems $849 $1,698 -- -- 18.0 $566 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Broadcast News major) $270 $540 -- -- 60.0 $180 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Radio major) $270 $540 $1,080 -- 61.5 $180 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Television major) $270 $540 $1,080 -- 60.0 $180 --
Railway Conductor $1,215 $2,430 -- -- 13.5 $810 --
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant $174 $348 $696 -- 60.0 $116 --
Respiratory Therapy $226.50 $453 $906 -- 96.0 $151 --
Software Development -- $945 -- -- 60.0 $315 --
Technology Infrastructure Analyst $774 $1,548 -- -- 36.0 $516 --
Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology *New $475.50 $951 $1,902 -- 60.0 $317 --
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations $858 $1,716 -- -- 33.0 $572 --
Web Developer $886.50 $1,773 -- -- 15.0 $591 --
Welding and Fabrication Technology *New $525 $1,050 $2,100 -- 60.0 $350 --
Welding Engineering Technology $369 $738 -- -- 60.0 $246 --

 

a view of the moutains and stream in between

Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.

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.