Architectural TechnologiesSAIT
Architectural Technologies is a two-year diploma built around architectural projects and a final-semester capstone. A suitable Windows computer is a required part of preparing for the program.
Plan the study budget ↓
Include a Windows PC in the study plan
SAIT explicitly requires a Windows PC and says Mac-based laptops are unsupported for this program. Check the power-user specification before reusing a laptop or buying one. The lack of required textbooks does not remove the need to budget for a computer, supplies and protective equipment.
Plan the published study costs
International estimates for entry in 2026/27. Your letter of admission may show a higher maximum tuition guarantee.
Tuition and listed additional fees
| Period | Semesters | Tuition | Additional fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2 | $20,100.00 | $1,764.50 | $21,864.50 |
| Year 2 | 2 | $20,100.00 | $1,764.50 | $21,864.50 |
| Published program total | $43,729.00 | |||
The additional-fee column is already included in each total. The listed additional fees are included in each annual total. Computer, supplies and any required protective equipment remain separate budget items.
Recheck the official cost table ↗Make a study budget
- Selected tuition and listed fees
- $21,864.50
- One international application
- $175.00
- Your living estimate
- $0.00
- Planning subtotal
- $22,039.50
Includes the selected table totals, one application and your entered living budget. It excludes unentered books, equipment, software and separately charged course costs. Use the same dollars as the published table.
Non-refundable · One application with ranked choices
The program quotes $1,000–$1,500 per full-time year for books and supplies while also stating there are no required textbooks. Keep that allowance separate from the required Windows power-user computer and PPE, which is discussed in the first days of class.
Confirm the device specification alongside the academic requirements. This program's explicit Windows policy should guide the computer you plan to bring.
Read the application payment guide ↗Check the academic route
SAIT assesses the documents and course equivalents for education completed outside Canada. Demonstrating English proficiency does not by itself establish that your academic subjects meet the program requirements.
Check the complete admission requirements ↗-
Mathematics and English
At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, and at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, or accepted equivalents.
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Science
At least 50% in a Grade 12 science, or an accepted equivalent. All subject groups and English proficiency apply; SAIT assesses education completed outside Canada.
English proficiency is a separate requirement
Assessment results must be from within the year before your application. A transfer or deferral can require updated results when that period has passed.
Compare common tests and education routes
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 in each skill; IELTS Indicator accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Duolingo | 115 overall and 95 in each Individual Subscore |
| CAEL | 60 overall and, effective Winter 2023, 60 in each skill; CAEL Online accepted |
| TOEFL before 21 January 2026 | 20 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
| TOEFL from 21 January 2026 | 4.5 overall and 4.5 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
The policy also lists CLBA/CLBPA, MET, Cambridge, Oxford Test of English, LanguageCert and Oxford ELLT. Use the official policy for their individual score requirements and for country or institution exemptions.
- Education in EnglishOfficial transcripts or a completed international assessment must verify at least three years of full-time secondary study in English at 12 or more hours a week, or at least two years of study taught in English at a recognized post-secondary institution, or a recognized English-taught credential from a SAIT-approved institution.
- A post-secondary English courseA credit course in English, comparative literature, communications or an equivalent at SAIT or a recognized post-secondary institution requires at least a C.
- English Language FoundationsThe SAIT route requires both COMN 155 and SPCH 155. Other recognized pathways have their own levels and assessment conditions; check the complete policy before choosing one.
Project work leading to a final capstone
The diploma requires 60 credits across 20 courses, with two semesters in each of two years. Individual and team projects lead to a coached and mentored capstone in the final semester.
Read courses and prerequisites ↗Related study guides
Return to the SAIT program finder ↗Sources and planning scope
Sources checked 29 October 2026. Costs use the published 2026/27 entry estimate. Annual table labels do not determine your months of living costs. Confirm current intake availability and your own admission assessment with the institution.