Overview

Guided by our experienced instructors, you'll use the most recent technologies to apply advanced design patterns, algorithms and data structures. You'll learn to create digital platforms that improve user experience and organizational processes.

Key Features

This Software Development major at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) will hone your skills in:programmingweb developmentdatabase designsoftware testingsecurity and more.You'll get practical experience building software solutions across various industries. You'll grow your critical problem-solving and communication skills through immersive learning opportunities. Finally, you’ll develop a growth-mindset to stay current with evolving industry standards and innovations.Upon completing this program, you'll have the knowledge and tools to play a critical role in today's tech-driven economy, helping to improve business processes and shaping how users interact with products, interfaces and applications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Intelligence
Computer Architecture
Algorithms
Data Structures
Advanced User Interface

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 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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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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. Find accepted educational documents and assessment options.SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27870 CAD / year

≈ 27870 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11070 CAD / year

≈ 11070 CAD / year

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.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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