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Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatoon, Canada · Public · Est. 2014 as Saskatchewan Polytechnic (previously SIAST)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

2014 as Saskatchewan Polytechnic (previously SIAST)

Type

Public

Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the province of Saskatchewan's public polytechnic. It took its current name in 2014, when The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Act allowed SIAST to rename itself. It teaches at four campuses, in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, and offers certificates, diplomas, post-graduate certificates, a few degrees and apprenticeship training.

Teaching is practical and built with industry. Sask Polytech says its programmes are shaped by around 800 industry experts on advisory committees, and many diplomas include paid co-op work terms. Engineering technology diplomas such as Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada.

Indian graduates mostly look at the one-year post-graduate certificates in cyber security, AI and data analytics, IT project management and supply chain, which need a bachelor's degree. Fees are lower than at many Ontario colleges, and living costs in Saskatoon and Regina are lower than in Toronto or Vancouver.

Programme availability changes often. Some post-graduate certificates are suspended at certain campuses, and since November 2024 some Sask Polytech programmes no longer lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Check the programme page and the PGWP page before you apply.

Name
Became Saskatchewan Polytechnic in September 2014 under The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Act (previously SIAST)
Type
Public polytechnic offering certificates, diplomas, post-graduate certificates and degrees
Students
18,627 enrolments in Sask Polytech programmes, 2024-25
International students
4,604 in 2024-25
Campuses
Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, plus distance education
Intakes
Mainly August/September; some programmes also start in January
Tuition deposit
CAD 5,000 (non-refundable) within 30 days of an offer

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Cyber Security (Post-Graduate Certificate)41 weeksC$26,500≈ ₹17.8 lakh
    Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (Post-Graduate Certificate)One academic year (check the programme page)C$21,000≈ ₹14.1 lakh
    Information Technology Project Management (Post-Graduate Certificate)32 weeksC$21,000≈ ₹14.1 lakh
    Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Post-Graduate Certificate)32 weeks (8 months)C$21,100≈ ₹14.1 lakh
    Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)2 years (76 weeks)C$20,200≈ ₹13.5 lakh
    Business Information Systems (Diploma)2 years (64 weeks), with an optional co-op streamC$17,000≈ ₹11.4 lakh
    Mechanical Engineering Technology (Diploma)76 weeks over 3 years, including three co-op work termsC$20,300≈ ₹13.6 lakh
    Bachelor of Business Analytics and Decision Science (degree completion, years 3 and 4)2 years (64 weeks) after a two-year diplomaC$23,200≈ ₹15.5 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • All programmes

      Sask Polytech scholarships and awards (merit-based)

      Value: Varies by award

      Eligibility: International students can apply for academic merit scholarships and awards that do not use financial need as a criterion. Search current awards on Sask Polytech's awards page and meet each award's criteria.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Diplomas: Class 12 (Grade 12) with the subjects the programme lists. For example, Computer Systems Technology asks for 70% in Mathematics and 70% in Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science, with a 65% overall average.
    • Admission is First Qualified/First Admitted: applications open on 1 September and seats go to applicants who meet all requirements first, so apply early.
    • Online application fee: CAD 150, including the international document assessment.
    • If a programme is not on the online application, it is either closed to international students or full for that intake.

    Postgraduate

    • Post-graduate certificates need a conferred bachelor's degree (any discipline for most), usually with at least a 60% GPA.
    • Students from institutions with a valid agreement (MOU) with Sask Polytech may be admitted after the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree, with at least 60%.
    • The Bachelor of Business Analytics and Decision Science is a degree-completion programme: you need a two-year business, IT or engineering diploma with a 60% average.
    • Check Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for your programme on Sask Polytech's PGWP page before you apply.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (diplomas); degree certificate and transcripts (post-graduate certificates)
    • English test score, or proof of CBSE/CISCE schooling for the English exemption
    • CAD 5,000 non-refundable tuition deposit after your offer
    • Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, unless IRCC exempts you

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.5 overall with no band below 5.0 (most programmes; health programmes ask for more, for example Health Information Management 7.0)
    PTE Academic63 overall with no part below 50
    TOEFL iBT81 overall with at least 19 in each skill
    Duolingo English Test110 overall (programme-specific rules still apply)
    Class 12 English routeGrades 10, 11 and 12 under CBSE or CISCE generally meet the requirement; state boards are not on the list, and some programmes such as Practical Nursing have no exemptions

    Accommodation and living costs

    Sask Polytech does not run large residences of its own. In Saskatoon it lists affiliated residences (Mohyla Institute and St. Andrew's Residence), the Students' Association housing registry, homestay through Canada Homestay Network, and private rental sites. Each campus city has its own housing page. Costs below are the fees Sask Polytech charges new international students.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Non-refundable tuition depositPaid within 30 days of the offer and counted towards tuitionC$5,000one-off≈ ₹3.4 lakh
    Online application feeIncludes the international document assessmentC$150one-off≈ ₹10,050
    Emergency medical and repatriation coverCAD 72 in later years; opt-out with proof of coverC$150first year≈ ₹10,050

    Campus and location

    Sask Polytech teaches at four campuses across Saskatchewan. Saskatoon is the largest by enrolment, followed by Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert. Programmes are often offered at only one or two campuses, so check where yours runs.

    • 2024-25 enrolments: Saskatoon 8,075, Regina 5,369, Moose Jaw 3,086 and Prince Albert 2,097.
    • Many computing programmes are bring-your-own-device and ask for a Windows laptop with an Intel i5 and 16 GB memory.
    • Applied research brought in more than CAD 9 million in 2024-25, with 2,534 students involved.
    • Distance and online options exist, but study permit holders should take on-campus programmes.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Sask Polytech reports strong graduate employment and employer satisfaction. Diplomas such as Business Information Systems and Mechanical Engineering Technology include paid co-op work terms. Work permit rules after graduation depend on your programme, so read our Canada guide and Sask Polytech's PGWP page.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Overall graduate employment rate93%Sask Polytech quick facts
    Employers who would hire a Sask Polytech graduate again92%Sask Polytech quick facts
    Graduates satisfied with programme quality94%Sask Polytech quick facts

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    FAQs

    How much does a post-graduate certificate at Sask Polytech cost?

    Sask Polytech's 2027-28 estimates for international tuition and mandatory fees are about CAD 21,000 for most one-year post-graduate certificates and CAD 26,500 for Cyber Security. Books and supplies are extra.

    Do I need IELTS if I studied CBSE or ICSE?

    Students who completed Grades 10, 11 and 12 under CBSE or CISCE are generally considered to meet the English requirement. State boards are not on the list, and some health programmes have no exemptions.

    When are the intakes?

    Most programmes start in August or September. Some post-graduate certificates, such as Logistics and Supply Chain Management, also start in January. Admission is First Qualified/First Admitted, so apply soon after applications open on 1 September.

    Are all Sask Polytech programmes PGWP-eligible?

    No. Since 1 November 2024 some programmes no longer qualify. Check Sask Polytech's PGWP page and our Canada guide before you apply.

    How much is the deposit?

    CAD 5,000, non-refundable, paid within 30 days of your offer. First-year international students must pay the full first year's tuition and fees by the programme start date.

    Sources

    1. Sask Polytech: international estimated tuition and fees 2027-28 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
    2. Sask Polytech: tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
    3. Sask Polytech: international tuition (opens in a new tab)
    4. Sask Polytech: English language proficiency requirements (opens in a new tab)
    5. Sask Polytech: international programmes (opens in a new tab)
    6. Sask Polytech: quick facts (opens in a new tab)
    7. Sask Polytech: Cyber Security post-graduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
    8. Sask Polytech: Information Technology Project Management (opens in a new tab)
    9. Sask Polytech: Saskatoon housing (opens in a new tab)
    10. Sask Polytech: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    11. Government of Saskatchewan: Polytechnic Act proclaimed (24 September 2014) (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: saskpolytech.ca (opens in a new tab)

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