Alberta Colleges

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a public polytechnic institute established in 1916. It is located in Calgary, and it has over 70,000 students in undergraduate programs each year. The school offers full-time courses as well as apprenticeships, continuing education and academic programs.

Individual and group corporate training is also offered for professionals in different areas. Divided into eight schools, the school provides diploma, baccalaureate and applied degrees including the following.

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Information Systems
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Petroleum Engineering
Administrative Information Management
Architectural Technologies
Automated Systems Engineering Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Avionics Technology
Baking and Pastry Arts
Broadcast Systems Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology was established in 1962 in Edmonton. It is a public polytechnic and applied sciences college that provides post secondary undergraduate and diploma courses for over 30,000 students each year.

Programs offered include diplomas, certificates, baccalaureate degrees as well as a post graduate programs through Cape Breton University. The school offers programs in different areas including the following.

Animal Studies
Building Construction and Design
Business
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Environmental Management
Health and Safety
Hospitality and Culinary Arts
IT and Electronics
Mechanical and Industrial Arts
Instrumentation Engineering Technology
Nanotechnology Systems
Dental Technology
Media and Design
Medical Radiologic Technology
Forest Technology
Recreation and Outdoors
Trades
Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology

Lethbridge College

With its main campus located in Lethbridge, Lethbridge College was established in 1957 and became the first community college in Canada. The school also has campuses located in Pincher Creek, Claresholm, Fort Macleod and Crowsnest Pass.

Lethbridge offers over 100 undergraduate degree courses and over 50 apprenticeship and training programs. Courses offered include the following.

Agriculture
Nursing
Business
Child and Youth Care
Emergency Medical Services
Science
Communication Arts
Culinary Arts
Fashion Designing and Marketing

Red Deer College

Red Deer College is a public community college established in 1964 in Red Deer. It offers more than 75 post-secondary diploma, certificate and degree programs in the following areas.

Agriculture
Sciences
Business
Biochemistry
Commerce
Early Learning and Child Care
General Studies
Health Care
Arts
Kinesiology and Sports
Technology
Social Work

Lakeland College

Established in 1911, Lakeland College is a public college that has campuses in Alberta and Lloyminster. Primarily founded to offer agricultural training, this institution presently offers programs in the following areas of discipline.

Agricultural Sciences
Business
Energy and Petroleum Technology
Environmental Sciences
Fire and Emergency Services
Health and Wellness
Human Services
Interior Design
Tourism

Medicine Hat College

Established in 1965, Medicine Hat College is a public community college located in Medicine Hat. It offers over 50 diploma and degree courses in the following types of programs.

Adult Learning
Certificates and Diplomas
Distributed Learning – online
Apprenticeship Trades
Degrees
University Transfer

Grande Prairie Regional College

Grande Prairie Regional College is a post secondary public institution located in Grande Prairie. Established in 1966, it offers a wide range of courses from certificate to degree programs including the following.

Agriculture
Arts and Education
Business and Commerce
Computing Science and Technology
Early Learning and Childcare
Engineering
Music, Visual Arts and Digital Design
Nursing Education and Health Studies
Office Administration
Physical Education, Fitness and Kinesiology
Sciences
Trades

Olds College

Formerly known as Olds Agricultural College, Olds College was established in 1913. It is a public post-secondary institution that has campuses in Olds and Calgary. At present, it offers courses in the following areas.

Agriculture
Animal Sciences
Business
Fashion
Horticulture
Land and Environment
Science
Trades and Technology

Keyano College

Keyano College was established in 1965, and it is located in Fort McMurray. The school offers various diploma, certificate and degree programs in areas including the following.

Aboriginal Child and Family Services
Massage Training
Anthropology
Education
Kinesiology
Nursing
Biochemistry
Confined Space Entry and Monitor Materials Information Systems
Construction Management
Driver Training Courses
Early Learning and Child Care
Economics
Environmental Technology
Heavy Equipment Operation
Maintenance Management Professional
Neuroscience
Political Science
Professional Business Communications
Welding Recertification

Robertson College

Robertson College is a private college that offers programs in health, business, technology and continuing education. The school was established in 1911, and it has campuses located in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Brandon along with partner institutions worldwide. Robertson College is known for providing quality online education in the following areas.

Health Care Aide
Health Unit Clerk
Medical Office Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Medical Terminology
Accounting and Payroll Administrator
Administrator Professional Bookkeeper
Legal Assistant
Travel Counselor
Veterinary Office Assistant
Network Engineering
Software and Database Developer

Canadian University College

Established in 1907, Canadian University College is a public college located in Lacombe that offers degree programs in different areas of discipline including the following.

Arts
Science
Business Administration
Education
Music
Adventure Based Counseling
Behavioral Science
Biology
Elementary Education
Secondary Education

Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is a public vocational college located in Calgary. Established in 1965, this institution offers post-secondary diploma and certificate programs in a variety of areas including the following.

Administration
Business
Health Care
Human Services
Justice

Ambrose University College

Established in 1921 and located in Calgary, Ambrose University College offers undergraduate programs in the fields of arts, business, science and education. The school also offers certificate and diploma programs as well as post graduate degrees in divinity and arts.