- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 11.1003
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
- Field
- Cybersecurity and Information Systems
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Information Systems Security (Cyber Security) diploma at SAIT in Calgary trains you to defend organisations against today’s most pressing digital threats. This PGWP-eligible, two-year program covers network and systems security, threat detection and response, ethical hacking concepts, and security best practices using current industry tools.
With cybersecurity talent in critically short supply across Canada, SAIT’s applied, lab-based training prepares you to step into a high-demand field — and offers a 2+2 pathway into the Bachelor of Technology (Cyber Security major).
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.
- Mathematics: at least 50% in Math 30-1 (or 60% in Math 30-2 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
- Security Operations (SOC) Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Information Security Technician
- Network Security Administrator
- Incident Response Analyst
- IT Security Consultant
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
