- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 12.0500
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreSep 2026, Mar 2027
- Field
- Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism Management
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Culinary Arts diploma at SAIT in Calgary is a PGWP-eligible, globally respected program for aspiring chefs. Over two years you’ll train in professional kitchens across all major cooking disciplines, building skills in technique, menu development, food safety, nutrition and kitchen management.
With extensive hands-on cooking and a practicum, graduates launch culinary careers in restaurants, hotels, resorts and beyond — including running their own kitchens.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
International admission requirements:
- High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- English: at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 (or 60% in English 30-2 equivalent).
English proficiency (one of): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 53, TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 each), or Duolingo 115.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
- Chef / Cook
- Line Cook
- Sous Chef (with experience)
- Kitchen Manager
- Catering Chef
- Culinary Entrepreneur
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
