CA Unis

Since opening in Calgary in 1916 to train WWI veterans, SAIT has adapted to community needs, including serving as a hospital during the Spanish Flu and an RCAF training school in WWII. Today, SAIT combines action-based learning, industry partnerships, and solution-driven research to prepare students for career success. With 91% of graduates hired and 97% recommending SAIT, the institute offers customized education for upskilling, career changes, and lifelong learning. Collaborating with over 11,000 industry partners, SAIT strengthens both students’ global competitiveness and the economy.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), established in 1964, equips nearly 50,000 students annually with practical career credentials, including diplomas, certificates, and degrees. Offering diverse programs across six schools—Business + Media, Computing and Academic Studies, Construction and the Environment, Energy, Health Sciences, and Transportation—BCIT emphasizes workplace-ready education. Faculty collaborate closely with industry to deliver training, provide expertise, and support innovation, shaping skilled professionals for BC and beyond.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 26,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.

Centennial College, Ontario’s oldest publicly funded college, is located in Toronto and serves the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Known for its cultural diversity, it enrolls 18,000 full-time and 20,000 part-time students. The college offers over 150 industry-recognized programs, including bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeships across 40 fields. With a focus on workforce readiness, Centennial emphasizes experiential learning through labs, co-op placements, and field opportunities, equipping students to become leaders in their fields.

KPU is Canada’s only polytechnic university. We focus on hands-on skills, in addition to traditional academics. Your education will go beyond books, with experiential learning opportunities like group projects, presentations, guest speakers, and more. Many of our programs include work experience terms, practicums, or cooperative education options. International learning opportunities all over the world through field schools, exchanges, study abroad opportunities, and more. We work closely with industry partners and organizations to ensure our graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce.