About Our School
SAIT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism can trace its roots back to the late 1940s when the two-year Industrial Dressmaking and Millinery (women’s hat-making) changed its focus and name. Hat-making was replaced with Commercial Cooking, and what has followed is almost 75 years of evolution. From programs and curriculums, to redesigning and establishing facilities, to guiding and mentoring our students, we are in the business of inspiring and creating the future leaders of the industry.
Dean's Message
"Life is a journey and if you are reading this, chances are you are wondering if SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism is the right choice for you, as you explore the next steps in your journey. That's a great question, and one only you can answer.
What I can do, however, is help provide some insight about why our school might be an incredible choice for you."
A cut above the rest
SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism offers relevant and in-demand programs to develop hospitality leaders of the future.
Building job‑ready graduates
Industry- Aligned programs
World‑Class faculty
Hands‑on learning
Leading‑edge Venues and 'Living Classrooms'
Action‑based Learning
From our world-renowned, industry-recognized instructors to leading-edge facilities and classrooms, our approach to immersive learning will give you the skills and knowledge employers demand in today’s dynamic marketplace.
Industry-Aligned programs
- Industry Advisory Committees
- Networking
- Industry events
- HOSPO career fair
World‑Class faculty
- Award-winning, industry-recognized instructors
- Global teaching perspectives
- Faculty includes 1 of only 5 Master Chefs in Canada
Leading‑edge Venues and 'Living Classrooms'
- Destinations Travel Centre
- Six student-run culinary outlets
- State-of-the art commercial kitchens
- Small class sizes for strong connections
Action‑based Learning
- Hands-on learning for career readiness
- Paid internships
- Capstone projects
- Integration of current industry software and tools
- Local, national and international student competitions
Awards and recognition
The SAIT School of Hospitality and Tourism is consistently recognized as one of the best hospitality schools in the world. We are proud to be the only school in Canada to hold a Top 50 hospitality school ranking with both CEOWORLD Magazine and QS University Rankings.
Being among the world’s leading institutes of learning in hospitality, tourism and the culinary arts, we set ourselves apart through our drive for excellence and our unrivalled commitment to student success. We’ve received many awards and accolades over the years — all thanks to the passion and dedication of our students, faculty, alumni and our strong connections to the industry.
Global recognition
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World, #1 in Canada, #18 in 2022
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, #1 in Canada, #27 in 2021
- QS World University Rankings — Hospitality & Leisure Management, #1 within Canada, #43 globally in 2021
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, #1 in Canada, #21 in 2020
- QS World University Rankings — Hospitality & Leisure Management, #2 within Canada, #29 globally in 2020
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, #1 in Canada, #27 in 2019
- QS World University Rankings — Hospitality & Leisure Management, #2 within Canada, #35 globally in 2019
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World #1 in Canada, #37 in 2018
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, #1 in Canada, #41 in 2017
- CEO World Magazine — Best Hospitality And Hotel Management Schools In The World, #1 in Canada, #47 in 2015 – 2016
- Hotelier Middle East — Top 30 Hotel Management Schools, #1 in Canada, # 26 in 2014