International Centre

Whether you’re a future or current international student, SAIT's International Centre will provide a supportive and inclusive environment from your arrival in Canada to beyond graduation.

From admissions assistance to immigration advising to connecting you with academic support and on-campus activities, we're here to help you succeed.

Our support services

The International Centre at SAIT will assist you with the following:

🛬 Arriving in Canada:

Securing your study permit
Virtual webinars on getting your Temporary Resident Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (TRV or eTA)
Pre-departure assistance
Airport welcome
Upon arrival assistance - how to adjust to living in Calgary

📚 Adapting to student life:

International student orientation
Academic readiness
Educational tours, workshops and tutorials
Volunteer experiences within SAIT
A variety of social and cultural activities
Mental health support
Finances, work and life balance planning, career advancement

🇨🇦 Navigating life in Canada:

Working as an international student and travelling during your studies
Information on Alberta Health Care
Information on support organizations in Canada
Cultural counselling
Weekly newsletters
Virtual workshops on study and life skills in Canada

🎓 Post-graduation advising:

Workshops on post-graduate work permits (PGWP)
Webinars on permanent residency pathways
Work placement opportunities
Alumni events

Location and hours of operation

The International Centre Office is only open to current and future students requiring in-person services.

Visit us in Heritage Hall, room AA206, SAIT Main Campus.

Mailing address:
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
International Centre
1301 - 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2M 0L4

We will continue providing virtual and online support for any other visitors, agents and potential students.

All hours are in Mountain Time (MT).

Day	Hours
Monday - Friday*	8 am - 4:30 pm MT
Saturday & Sunday	Closed

_{*We are closed on Canadian statutory holidays.}

Book an appointment

If you are an international student currently enrolled in a SAIT program or an international student interested in applying to a program at SAIT, please book an appointment with us online.

Future international students: book appointment Current international students: book appointment