Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatoon, Canada • Founded 1959

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: saskpolytech.ca

Overview

English Name: Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Acronyms: SIAST
Founded: 1959
Institution Type: Higher education institution

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the province's only polytechnic and its primary institution for post-secondary applied education and research.

It operates campuses in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert, plus the Hannin Creek Education Centre and extensive distance-education options, and delivers certificate, diploma and degree programs together with apprenticeship training. Programming is organised under four faculties - Business and Management; Digital Innovation, Arts and Sciences; Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services; and Technology and Skilled Trades - and eleven schools spanning agriculture and natural resources, business and entrepreneurship, computing and digital innovation, construction, creative media, education and community services, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, the Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies, the Leslie and Irene Dube School of Nursing and transportation.

In 2024-25 the institution recorded 18,627 enrolments in its own programs; separately, its student population included 4,604 international students and 2,099 Indigenous students, with Saskatoon the largest campus. Programs are designed in consultation with roughly 800 industry experts through program advisory committees, and the institution reports a 93% overall graduate employment rate, with 94% of graduates rating program quality as satisfied or very satisfied.

Its applied-research office partnered with 190 companies and organisations in 2024-25.

Nursing is a signature area: the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing is offered jointly with the University of Regina alongside the Practical Nursing diploma, while trades certificates such as Welding, Carpentry and Electrician carry credit toward Saskatchewan apprenticeship.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Saskatchewan Polytechnic is listed below.

Phone: 1-866-467-4278
Email: askaquestion@saskpolytech.ca
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Academic Details

A snapshot of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.

Admission Requirements: Saskatchewan Polytechnic sets admission requirements individually for each program, which may include specific grade levels, subject prerequisites, minimum averages, and, for some programs, work experience, licences or criminal record checks. Most applicants require Saskatchewan Grade 12 (or equivalent, including Adult 12, GED 12 or CAEC) with program-specific subjects and averages; where an overall average is required it is calculated from the top Grade 12 English Language Arts, social studies, mathematics and science marks. Applicants without the standard high school credential may qualify through alternate routes such as ACCUPLACER placement testing or a set number of approved post-secondary credits. English is the language of instruction; applicants whose first language is not English, and who are not from an exempt country, must meet the institution-wide minimum English proficiency requirement, generally IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.0 per component, TOEFL iBT 81 with 19 per skill, PTE Academic 63 with 50 per component, Duolingo English Test 110, or CAEL 60 with 50 per component; individual programs may set higher thresholds. Admission runs First Qualified/First Admitted, with applications processed once complete, the application fee is paid, and all admission criteria are verified as met.
Total Students: 18,627

Academic Structures

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's academic units are listed below, by type.

Unit 15 items
  • Faculty of Business and Management
  • Faculty of Digital Innovation, Arts and Sciences
  • Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services
  • Faculty of Technology and Skilled Trades
  • Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing
  • Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies
  • School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Sustainability
  • School of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • School of Computing and Digital Innovation
  • School of Construction
  • School of Creative Media, Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education and Community Services
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Hospitality, Tourism and Applied Aesthetics
  • School of Transportation

Programs Offered

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.

169 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Bachelor's Degree 5 programmes

Master's Degree 1 programme

Certificate 71 programmes

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Diploma 52 programmes

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Postgraduate Certificate 14 programmes

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Postgraduate Diploma 4 programmes

Trades - Apprenticeship 22 programmes

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How to apply to Saskatchewan Polytechnic

A five-step guide to applying to Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Saskatchewan Polytechnic runs 169 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Before applying to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Canada.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Saskatchewan Polytechnic's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (saskpolytech.ca). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at askaquestion@saskpolytech.ca or by phone at 1-866-467-4278. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Common questions about Saskatchewan Polytechnic, answered from data on record.

When was Saskatchewan Polytechnic founded?

Saskatchewan Polytechnic was established in 1959 (approximately 67 years ago).

What city is Saskatchewan Polytechnic in?

Saskatchewan Polytechnic operates from Saskatoon, Canada.

How big is Saskatchewan Polytechnic's student body?

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves approximately 18,627 students.

What programmes are available at Saskatchewan Polytechnic?

Programmes at Saskatchewan Polytechnic cover bachelor's and master's programmes.

How many faculties does Saskatchewan Polytechnic have?

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has 15 academic units.

How do I find Saskatchewan Polytechnic online?

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's official website is saskpolytech.ca.

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