SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) is a public polytechnic institute in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, founded in 1916. 

Type of Institution & Programs:

• It’s a polytechnic / technical institute, focused on applied, hands-on education. 

• Offers a broad range of credentials: bachelor’s degrees, applied degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeships. 

• Also offers continuing education, corporate training, camps, and non-credit courses. 

• Organized into 8 schools: Business; Construction; Health & Public Safety; Hospitality & Tourism; Manufacturing & Automation; Transportation; MacPhail School of Energy; School for Advanced Digital Technology. 

Applied / Industry-focused Learning:

• Instructors are industry experts. 

• Many programs include “work-integrated learning” so students can get real-world experience before graduation. 

• SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) department works closely with industry on research projects. 

Campus & Facilities:

• Heritage Hall is a notable building on campus, with distinct Collegiate Gothic architecture. 

• Current facilities include residence (two modern high rises), and a central campus centre (with gym, recreation, theatre, cafeteria). 

• The Campus Centre is being redeveloped / replaced (per institutional plans). 

Support & Community:

• SAIT emphasizes support for international students (via its International Centre) — offering help with housing, immigration, academic advising, etc. 

• Mental health and well-being resources are available. 

• Indigenous student support is explicitly mentioned.

Alumni & Scale:

• SAIT has a large alumni network: 274,000+ alumni. 

• For the 2023–24 year, the full-time equivalent (FTE) student population is ~18,402.