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🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada · Public college
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Fees for Indian Students
SAIT (Calgary) is known for Calgary polytechnic with applied tech programs. Below: tuition, living costs in Calgary, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹55 lakh – ₹65 lakh
- Tuition CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year
- Intakes: Fall (Sep)
- Typical loan ₹39 lakh – ₹58 lakh
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How much does SAIT cost for Indian students?
A 2-year postgraduate diploma at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology costs about ₹55 lakh – ₹65 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year, living costs of about CAD 21,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹39 lakh – ₹58 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology — official website · IRCC — Study permit
SAIT at a glance
- Location
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Type
- Public college
- Known for
- Calgary polytechnic with applied tech programs
- Tuition (international)
- CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year
- Living costs used
- CAD 21,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹55 lakh – ₹65 lakh
- Intakes
- Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
- Work during study
- Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions
- After graduation
- PGWP eligibility for college programs depends on the field of study being on IRCC's list and a CLB 5 language score — check before you apply
- Official website
- sait.ca
Fee breakdown
SAIT cost for Indian students
2-year postgraduate diploma, at CAD 1 ≈ ₹68. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
Programs
Studying at SAIT
Postgraduate diplomas
Two-year programs with more depth and, often, a co-op or work placement.
Check PGWP eligibility
College programs need a field of study on IRCC's eligible list for a post-graduation work permit.
Popular fields
Business, project management, IT, data analytics, supply chain, healthcare and hospitality.
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SAIT vs similar colleges in Canada
The 6 closest by total cost; 1 of them costs less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Calgary
Energy and tech city with no provincial sales tax. A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 750 – CAD 1,100 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CAD 18,600 – CAD 22,800.
For the cost table we use CAD 21,000 a year — planning figure close to IRCC's published living-cost requirement. During your studies you can work up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions.
Master's students now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, and study permits are capped each year.
Funding
How Indian students fund SAIT
Typical loan: ₹39 lakh – ₹58 lakh. EMIs on a ₹48 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to SAIT for the Fall 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at SAIT and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on SAIT's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹39 lakh – ₹58 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Canada study permit: receive the letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is CAD 18,000 – CAD 24,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year postgraduate diploma is about ₹55 lakh – ₹65 lakh.
At CAD 1 ≈ ₹68, a year's tuition is about ₹12 lakh – ₹16 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 colleges closest to it in cost, 1 cost less in total and 5 cost more. SAIT's tuition is above the middle of our Canada list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹39 lakh – ₹58 lakh.
Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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