Civil Engineering Technology - Municipal MajorSAIT
Municipal is a major within SAIT's Civil Engineering Technology diploma. The program's fall and winter study patterns differ. If demand for a major is high, SAIT uses first-year GPA to allocate places.
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Plan the timetable as well as the major
Fall entrants study two semesters per year with a summer break; winter entrants take four consecutive semesters with short breaks. Those patterns affect your living-cost plan. Neither the published schedule nor an application to Civil Engineering Technology guarantees a current seat or allocation to Municipal.
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 | $20,664.00 | $1,764.50 | $22,428.50 |
| Year 2 | 2 | $19,680.00 | $1,764.50 | $21,444.50 |
| Published program total | $43,873.00 | |||
The additional-fee column is already included in each total. The second annual tuition estimate is lower than the first. The planner preserves both rows and does not multiply year one by two.
Recheck the official cost table ↗Make a study budget
- Selected tuition and listed fees
- $22,428.50
- One international application
- $175.00
- Your living estimate
- $0.00
- Planning subtotal
- $22,603.50
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
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000–$1,500 per full-time year. Budget for a workstation-specification computer and required protective equipment, including approved above-ankle steel-toe boots, a hard hat and safety glasses for labs and site visits.
Choose Civil Engineering Technology when applying. Major selection follows later; check SAIT's allocation conditions before assuming a Municipal place.
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
At least 60% in Math 30-1.
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English and science
At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2, and at least 60% in Science 30 or Physics 20. Meet every subject group, or accepted equivalents, plus English proficiency.
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.
The same credential with different study calendars
The diploma requires 61.5 credits across 24 courses. A fall start has a summer break between years; a winter start has four consecutive semesters with one- or two-week breaks. If a specialization is in high demand, SAIT uses first-year cumulative GPA to determine allocation.
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.