- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 15.0614
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Welding and Automotive Technology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Welding Engineering Technology diploma at SAIT in Calgary is a PGWP-eligible program combining advanced welding with engineering and quality. Over two years you’ll study welding metallurgy, inspection, testing, codes and quality systems alongside hands-on welding practice.
Graduates work as welding engineering technologists in inspection, quality and production roles across the manufacturing, energy and fabrication industries.
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
- Welding Engineering Technologist
- Welding Inspector
- Quality Assurance / NDT Technician
- Welding Coordinator
- Fabrication Technologist
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
