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International Fee Table

The international tuition rate is charged to students, typically temporary residents on a study permit, who are not exempted or unable to provide documentary proof of exempted status to the Office of the Registrar.

Your tuition is calculated based on the number of courses in which you are registered each semester. Additional courses will result in higher total tuition per year.

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Tuition and fees

Change to Permanent Resident

International students on a Study Permit who become Permanent Residents of Canada may be eligible for a fee reassessment and removal of the international differential fee depending on the effective date of their permanent residency. In order for the differential fee to be removed for an entire term, the student needs to fulfill the following requirement:

  • The student provides the necessary documents (proof of PR) before the first day of classes. If the student provides the documentation after the first day of classes, the differential fee will be applied to the following semester.

Change to Refugee or Protected Person

International students on a Study Permit who become Convention Refugees or Protected Persons may be eligible for a fee reassessment and removal of the international differential fee depending on the effective date of their claim. For the differential fee to be removed for an entire term, the student needs to fulfill the following requirement:

  • The student provides the necessary documents (notice of decision) before the first day of classes. If the student provides the documentation after the first day of classes, the differential fee will be applied to the following semester.

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 of the typical 16-week program.

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

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The following fees are effective beginning July 1, 2023.

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 $160
Total $157 $474
Saitsa fees
Student association fee** $16.22/credit $146
Health plan*** $86 $86
Dental plan*** $79 $79
Total $311 maximum $476

*Additional eligibility requirements apply for students to obtain a UPass. To check your eligibility, visit our Upass page.

**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. 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.

International tuition

Program Credential 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 -- -- $1,941.51 -- -- -- $647.17 --
Accounting Certificate -- $1,820.79 -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Administrative Information Management Diploma $928.16 $1,856.31 $3,712.62 -- 61.5 $618.77 --
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology Diploma $917.42 $1,834.83 -- -- 60.0 $611.61 --
Aircraft Structures Technician Certificate $1,231.49 -- $4,925.94 -- 34.5 $820.99 --
Architectural Technologies Diploma -- $1,893.63 -- -- 60.0 $631.21 --
Automotive Service Technology Diploma $1,018.17 $2,036.34 $4,072.68 -- 60.0 $678.78 --
Avionics Technology Diploma $1,029.78 $2,059.56 -- -- 63.0 $686.52 --
Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems Applied Degree $1,108.23 $2,216.46 -- $22,164.60 (30-credit course) 60.0 $738.82 --
Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering Applied Degree $1,311.32 $2,622.63 -- $13,113.15 (15-credit course) 57.0 $874.21 --
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration Applied Degree -- $2,652.63 -- $13,263.15 (15-credit course) 60.0 $884.21 --
Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor Degree -- $2,126.10 $4,252.20 -- 120.0 $708.70 --
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor Degree -- $2,146.35 -- -- 60.0 $715.45 --
Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management Bachelor Degree -- $2,156.94 -- -- 123.0 $718.98 --
Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma $993.14 $1,986.27 -- -- 73.5 $662.09 $300
Business Administration Diploma -- $1,893.63 -- -- 60.0 $631.21 --
Business Administration Automotive Management Diploma $834.47 $1,668.93 -- -- 63.0 $556.31 --
Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate -- $1,820.79 -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Business Intelligence: Data Analysis and Reporting Certificate $1,343.97 $2,686.74 -- -- 19.5 $895.58 --
Butchery and Charcuterie Management Certificate $1,084.35 $2,168.70 $4,337.40 -- 30.0 $722.90 $300
Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma $936.84 $1,873.69 -- -- 61.5 $624.56 --
Chemical Laboratory Technology Diploma $1,003.31 $2,006.61 $4,013.22 -- 61.5 $668.87 --
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma $928.23 $1,856.46 -- -- 61.5 $618.82 --
Culinary Arts Diploma $1,078.01 $2,156.01 -- -- 73.5 $718.67 $300
Cyber Security for Control Systems Post-Diploma Certificate $1,325.72 $2,651.43 -- -- 27.0 $883.81 --
Cyber Security for Control Systems + Management and Leadership Post-Diploma Certificate + Certificate $1,325.72 $2,651.43 -- -- 57.0 $883.81 --
Data Analytics Post-Diploma Certificate -- $2,093.16 -- -- 24.0 $697.72 --
Data Analytics + Management and Leadership Post-Diploma Certificate + Certificate -- $2,093.16 -- -- 54.0 $697.72 --
Database Administrator Certificate $1,142.79 $2,285.58 $4,571.16 -- 39.0 $761.86 --
Dental Assisting Certificate $889.89 $1,779.78 -- -- 40.5 $593.26 --
Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma $873.41 $1,746.81 -- -- 67.5 $582.27 --
Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma -- $2,178.78 -- -- 60.0 $726.26 --
Energy Asset Management Diploma -- $1,741.38 -- -- 60.0 $580.46 --
English Language Foundations -- -- $1,473.51 -- -- 30.0 $491.14 --
Environmental Technology Diploma $966.11 $1,932.21 -- -- 60.0 $644.07 --
Film and Video Production Diploma $918.27 $1,836.54 -- -- 60.0 $612.18 --
Fitness and Wellness Management *New Diploma $810 $1,620 -- -- 67.5 $540 --
Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma -- $1,959.78 -- -- 60.0 $653.26
Graphic Communications and Print Technology Diploma $848.15 $1,696.29 $3,392.58 -- 61.5 $565.43 --
Healthcare Leadership Certificate -- $2,220 $4,440 -- 27.0 $740 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Beverage Management major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 $350
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Event Management major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotels and Accommodation major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Multidisciplinary major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Restaurant and Service Operations major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 $150
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Travel and Tourism major) Diploma $915.11 $1,830.21 -- -- 63.0 $610.07 --
Health Information Management Diploma $898.71 $1,797.42 $3,594.84 -- 61.5 $599.14 --
Information Security Analyst Post-Diploma Certificate -- $2,887.83 -- -- 27.0 $962.61 --
Information Systems Security Diploma -- $2,907.51 -- -- 60.0 $969.17 --
Information Technology Services Diploma -- $2,357.16 -- -- 60.0 $785.72 --
Instrumentation Engineering Technology Diploma $941.97 $1,883.94 -- -- 60.0 $627.98 --
Integrated Water Management Diploma -- $2,770.26 $5,540.52 -- 60.0 $923.42 --
Interactive Design - Graphic Design *New Diploma $1,178.58 $2,357.16 -- -- 60.0 $785.72 --
Interactive Design - User Experience *New Diploma $1,178.58 $2,357.16 -- -- 60.0 $785.72 --
Interactive Design - Web Design and Development *New Diploma $1,178.58 $2,357.16 -- -- 60.0 $785.72 --
International Business Management  Post-Diploma Certificate -- $2,084.40 -- -- 30.0 $694.80 --
Journalism Diploma -- $2,133.96 $4,267.92 -- 60.0 $711.32 --
Land Analyst Certificate -- $774 -- -- 30.0 $258 --
Legal Assistant Diploma $788.54 $1,577.07 -- -- 61.5 $525.69 --
Library Information Technology Diploma $824.82 $1,649.64 -- -- 61.5 $549.88 --
Machining Technology *New Certificate $997.50 $1,995 -- -- 60.0 $665 --
Management and Leadership Certificate -- $1,820.79 -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Marketing Certificate -- $1,820.79 -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma $927.93 $1,855.86 -- -- 60.0 $618.62 --
Network Systems Specialist Certificate $1,012.95 $2,025.90 -- -- 33.0 $675.30 --
New Media Production and Design Diploma $888.27 $1776.54 $3,553.08 -- 60.0 $592.18 --
Non-Destructive Testing Foundations Certificate $1,402.49 $2,804.97 -- -- 16.5 $934.99 --
Object-Oriented Software Development Certificate $1,149.69 $2,299.38 -- -- 28.5 $766.46 --
Office Professional Certificate -- $1,735.86 -- -- 30.0 $578.62 --
Open Studies -- See program page See program page -- -- -- $800 - $1,144 --
Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting Certificate -- $2,077.80 -- -- 27.0 $692.60 --
Optician Diploma $1,093.31 $2,186.61 -- -- 66.0 $728.87 --
Petroleum Engineering Technology Diploma $923.67 $1,847.34 -- -- 60.0 $615.78 --
Petroleum Land Administration Certificate $836.90 $1,673.79 -- -- 15.0 $557.93 --
Power and Process Operations Certificate $917.96 $1,835.91 $3,671.82 -- 30.0 $611.97 --
Power Engineering Technology Diploma $1,050.77 $2,101.53 -- -- 61.5 $700.51 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Broadcast News major) Diploma $1,059.29 $2,118.57 -- -- 60.0 $706.19 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Radio major) Diploma $1,059.29 $2,118.57 $4,237.14 -- 61.5 $706.19 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Television major) Diploma $1,059.29 $2,118.57 $4,237.14 -- 60.0 $706.19 --
Railway Conductor Certificate $2,044.52 $4,089.03 -- -- 13.5 $1,363.01 --
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Diploma $810 $1,620 $3,240 -- 60.0 $540 --
Software Development Diploma -- $2,357.16 -- -- 60.0 $785.72 --
Technology Infrastructure Analyst Post-Diploma Certificate $1,289.58 $2,579.16 -- -- 36.0 $859.72 --
Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology *New Diploma $951 $1,902 $3,804 -- 60.0 $634
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate $1,176.53 $2,353.05 -- -- 33.0 $784.35 --
Web Developer Certificate $1,406.19 $2,812.38 -- -- 15.0 $937.46 --
Welding and Fabrication Technology *New Diploma $978.60 $1,957.20 $3,914.40 -- 60.0 $652.40 --
Welding Engineering Technology Diploma $1,085.19 $2,170.38 -- -- 60.0 $723.46 --

 

2022/23 tuition and fees for international students

The following tuition and fee rates are valid until June 30, 2023. 

Fees are based on one semester of a full-time program (approximately 16 weeks of study.)

Fees will be adjusted for programs with start dates outside of the typical 15-week program or students with a part-time (less than nine credits) course load. 

Books and supplies can range from $200 to $2,000 depending on the program. Additional external fees may be applicable to the program.

Not all students will be eligible for the UPass. To check your eligibility, visit our UPass page.

Fee Total
SAIT fees
Campus recreation $98
Universal transit pass (UPass) $160
Student support fee $100
Student technology fee $100
Total SAIT fees $458
Saitsa fees
Student association fee $145.50
Health plan  $63.50
Dental plan $67.50
Total Saitsa fees $276.50

* Note Health and Dental fees are charged per semester to an annual amount of $127 health and $135 dental. Learn more at saitsa.com/benefits.

*Coverage commences in the first semester of study and is valid for one academic year for students completing a full-time complement of courses

Program Credential Year 1 max credits Year 2 max credits Year 3 max credits Year 4 max credits Maximum total program credits 22/23 tuition per credit Program fees (Year 1 only)
Academic Upgrading No credential 18.0 -- -- -- 18.0 $647.17 --
Accounting Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Administrative Information Management Diploma 30.0 31.5 -- -- 61.5 $594.97 --
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $571.60 --
Aircraft Structures Technician Certificate 39.0 -- -- -- 39.0 $619.15 --
Architectural Technologies Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $606.93 --
Automotive Service Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $634.37 --
Avionics Technology Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $673.06 --
Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems Applied Degree -- -- 30.0 30.0 60.0 $710.40 --
Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering Applied Degree -- -- 27.0 30.0 57.0 $840.59 --
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration Applied Degree -- -- 30.0 30.0 60.0 $866.87 --
Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor Degree 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0 120.0 $694.80 --
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor Degree -- -- 30.0 30.0 60.0 $687.93 --
Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management Bachelor Degree 30.0 30.0 33.0 30.0 123.0 $691.33 --
Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma 37.5 30.0 -- -- 67.5 $649.11 $250
Business Administration Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $606.93 --
Business Administration Automotive Management Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $534.91 --
Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Business Intelligence: Data Analysis and Reporting Certificate 19.5 -- -- -- 19.5 $861.13 --
Butchery and Charcuterie Management Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $708.73 $250
Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma 31.5 30.0 -- -- 61.5 $600.54 --
Chemical Laboratory Technology Diploma 31.5 30.0 -- -- 61.5 $655.75 --
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma 31.5 30.0 -- -- 61.5 $595.02 --
Culinary Arts Diploma 37.5 30.0 -- -- 67.5 $704.58 $250
Cyber Security for Control Systems Post-Diploma Certificate 27.0 -- -- -- 27.0 $866.48 --
Data Analytics Post-Diploma Certificate 24.0 -- -- -- 24.0 $684.04 --
Database Administrator Certificate 39.0 -- -- -- 39.0 $746.92 --
Dental Assisting Certificate 40.5 -- -- -- 40.5 $581.63 --
Diesel Equipment Technician Certificate 37.5 -- -- -- 37.5 $513.17 --
Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma 33.0 34.5 -- -- 67.5 $570.85 --
Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $698.33 --
Energy Asset Management Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $558.13
Engineering Design and Drafting Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $653.90 --
English Language Foundations No credential 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $491.17 --
Environmental Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $619.30 --
Film and Video Production Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $588.63 --
Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $628.13 --
Graphic Communications and Print Technology Diploma 31.5 30.0 -- -- 61.5 $543.68 --
Healthcare Leadership Certificate 27.0 -- -- -- 27.0 $740 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Beverage Management major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 $300
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Event Management major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hotels and Accommodation major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Multidisciplinary major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 --
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Restaurant and Service Operations major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 $125
Hospitality and Tourism Management (Travel and Tourism major) Diploma 33.0 30.0 -- -- 63.0 $586.61 --
Health Information Management Diploma 31.5 30.0 -- -- 61.5 $586.61 --
Information Security Analyst Post-Diploma Certificate 27.0 -- -- -- 27.0 $943.74 --
Information Systems Security Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $950.17 --
Information Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $739.27 --
Information Technology Services Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $755.50 --
Instrumentation Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0

$603.83

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Integrated Water Management Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $887.90 --
Journalism Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $697.37 --
Land Analyst Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $258 --
Legal Assistant Diploma 30.0 31.5 -- -- 61.5 $505.47 --
Library Information Technology Diploma 31.5 30.0 -- -- 61.5 $528.73 --
Machinist Technician Certificate 28.5 -- -- -- 28.5 $647.47 --
Management and Leadership Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Marketing Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $606.93 --
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $594.83 --
Network Systems Specialist Certificate 33.0 -- -- -- 33.0 $662.06 --
New Media Production and Design Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $569.40 --
Non-Destructive Testing Foundations Certificate 16.5 -- -- -- 16.5 $899.03 --
Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles Certificate 22.5 -- -- -- 22.5 $767.51 --
Object-Oriented Software Development Certificate 28.5 -- -- -- 28.5 $736.98 --
Office Professional Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $556.37 --
Open Studies No credential -- -- -- -- -- See program page $179
Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting Certificate 27.0 -- -- -- 27.0 $665.96 --
Optician Diploma 33.0 33.0 -- -- 66.0 $714.58 --
Petroleum Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $592.10 --
Petroleum Land Administration Certificate 15.0 -- -- -- 15.0 $557.93 --
Power and Process Operations Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $588.43 --
Power Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 31.5 -- -- 61.5 $673.57 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Broadcast News major) Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $679.03 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Radio major) Diploma 33.0 28.5 -- -- 61.5 $617.30 --
Radio Television and Broadcast News (Television major) Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $679.03 --
Railway Conductor Certificate 13.5 -- -- -- 13.5 $1,310.59 --
Software Development Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $755.50 --
Technology Infrastructure Analyst Post-Diploma Certificate 36.0 -- -- -- 36.0 $859.72 --
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations Certificate 33.0 -- -- -- 33.0 $754.18 --
Web Developer Certificate 15.0 -- -- -- 15.0 $901.40 --
Welding Engineering Technology Diploma 30.0 30.0 -- -- 60.0 $709.27 --
Welding Technician Certificate 30.0 -- -- -- 30.0 $744.83 --