Overview

In this two-year Baking and Pastry Arts (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) program offered at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) , you’ll master baking fundamentals, advanced techniques, and an array of specialties and recipes. You’ll master yeast goods and artisan bread and develop sugar artistry skills and wedding cakes. This programme is not PGWP eligible.

Key Facts

If you’ve always loved baking, have an artistic touch, and dream of creating exquisite baked goods, we can elevate your skills. A career in baking and pastry arts combines the arts and science - precision, chemistry, creativity, and imagination.

Our graduates have diverse career prospects in an industry with high demand. You’ll be well-prepared for the field with experience in the craft of pastry, the art of baking, sugar artistry, and artisanal chocolate production.

We prioritize your success through personalized attention, small class sizes, abundant hands-on training, and exciting facility upgrades, including specialized labs like the chocolate lab at our downtown Culinary Campus.

Learn from top international instructors

Learn from world-class instructors with diverse backgrounds, including executive pastry chefs from prestigious New York, Hawaii, and Bermuda hotels and local entrepreneurial bakers.

Potential Careers

Restaurant and Food Service Managers
Food Service Supervisors
Chefs
Bakers
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Support Occupations

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Artisan Bread Making

Laminated Dough and Viennoiseries

Culinary Management
Art of Chocolate
Fine Plating
Restaurant Pastries
Sugar Art and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Credits

73 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Culinary Arts View 51 other Bachelors in Culinary Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

at least 50% in English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2, and,
at least 50% in Math 10C or Math 10-3
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24825 CAD / year

≈ 24825 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8100 CAD / year

≈ 8100 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students second year: $7,776
International students second year: $23,832

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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