- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 11.0899
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Software Development diploma at SAIT in Calgary makes you a versatile full-stack developer — no prior coding background needed. This PGWP-eligible, two-year program teaches the complete software development lifecycle: front-end and back-end development for web, mobile and desktop apps, object-oriented programming, databases, testing, security and deployment.
You’ll learn current languages and frameworks from industry-experienced instructors, can take an optional paid work term, and may ladder into the Bachelor of Technology via the 2+2 pathway.
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
- Junior Software Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- Web Developer
- Software Tester / QA Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Mobile App Developer
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
