Apply through the route that matches your status
SAIT separates domestic ApplyAlberta applications from international Virtual Admissions System applications.
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The short answer
- Domestic applicants apply through ApplyAlberta and pay $120. International applicants apply through SAIT's Virtual Admissions System and pay $175.
- For Winter 2027, the domestic close is October 23, 2026 and the international close is October 30, 2026. Winter 2027 starts January 6.
- For Spring 2027, the domestic close is April 30, 2027 and the international close is February 5, 2027. Spring 2027 starts May 3.
- For Fall 2027, domestic applications open October 7, 2026 and close June 30, 2027. International applications opened August 4, 2026, with the closing date to be announced.
- Health programs may use different dates. Open Studies and Academic Upgrading do not follow this application schedule.
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada apply through ApplyAlberta. The current domestic application fee is $120. International applicants, including temporary residents without permanent or refugee status, apply through SAIT’s Virtual Admissions System; the application fee is $175. Domestic applicants submit a separate application for each program, while international applicants may choose up to two programs in one application.
More about admissions and deadlines
Before applying, check the exact program’s requirements and intake. SAIT says official transcripts or other evidence must show that requirements are met. International applicants should also review English proficiency and international document-assessment instructions. Applications can fill or close early, so use the current intake table and program page rather than assuming a general deadline.
As checked September 12, Fall 2026 applications were closed. For Winter 2027, SAIT listed October 23, 2026 as the domestic close and October 30, 2026 as the international close. Spring 2027 listed April 30, 2027 for domestic and February 5, 2027 for international applications.
For Fall 2027, whose general term starts September 1, SAIT lists domestic applications opening October 7, 2026 and closing June 30, 2027. International applications opened August 4, 2026, while the closing date remains to be announced. These are general dates for most programs: a program can fill or close early, health programs may use different dates, and Open Studies or Academic Upgrading do not follow this application schedule.
Checked
These dates apply to most programs. Programs may fill or close early; health programs can differ, and Open Studies or Academic Upgrading use separate schedules.
| Start term | Domestic route | International route |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 — starts January 6 | Closes October 23, 2026 | Closes October 30, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 — starts May 3 | Closes April 30, 2027 | Closes February 5, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 — starts September 1 | Opens October 7, 2026; closes June 30, 2027 | Opened August 4, 2026; closing date to be announced |
Source for this table: Apply
Decision checklist
- Choose domestic ApplyAlberta or international VAS.
- Check the exact program requirements and intake.
- Prepare official transcripts and required evidence.
- Track the application in the relevant portal.
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
Educational guidance only. Requirements, prices, transfers, housing, immigration eligibility, and availability can change; use the official links in this guide before acting.
Plan your next step
Reopen the exact official program page for your intake and applicant category. Save the requirement, cost, campus, and deadline evidence you used, then confirm any uncertainty with the institution.
Prepared by the Stellar Advisers editorial team · reviewed September 12, 2026