TAKE FLIGHT AT SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
“I came to Saskatoon in the fall of 2014 to attend the Hotel & Restaurant Management Program. During my two years there, I learned a lot (academically and in the general sense), made a lot of friends and really saw myself move forward in all aspects of life. The experience changed me for good and really shaped who I am today.� Parv Kataria LUDHIANA, INDIA Hotel & Restaurant Management
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr. E.A. Davies Building
WHY SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC? We’re Saskatchewan’s leading public institution for post-secondary technical education and skills training and we’ll help prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a member of Polytechnics Canada, an alliance of 11 researchintensive, industry-responsive post-secondary institutions offering certificate, diploma and degree programs at our four campuses across the province.
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THE POLYTECHNIC ADVANTAGE: Like other polytechnics in Canada, Saskatchewan Polytechnic prepares students for successful careers. We have a high graduate employment rate.
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SASK POLYTECH offers more than 80+ innovative, hands-on programs recognized in Canada and abroad.
WHY SASKATCHEWAN? With a growing multicultural population, Saskatchewan enjoys a spacious and clean environment that stretches from the golden plains in the south, to the pristine forests, lakes and rivers in the north. Saskatchewan, one of the fastest growing populations in Canada, has a well-deserved reputation as a safe and supportive place to be with a strong and diverse economy. International students are eligible for a Saskatchewan Health Card which provides access to basic medical care services in the province.
300 days of sunshine which is more than any other Canadian province.
About 100,000 lakes and rivers and numerous national, provincial and regional parks.
Photo credit: Tourism Saskatchewan/Greg Huszar Photography
“I have come across some amazing people — faculty and otherwise — while studying here. They have been supportive and encouraging, and this, I believe, heightened my drive to excel.” Michelle Crawford ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA Business Insurance diploma program
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SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC CAMPUSES MOOSE JAW CAMPUS Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus is home to our co-operative education programs in Engineering Technology and Business, where students can take advantage of paid co-op work terms to enhance their education. With many tourist attractions within the city, Moose Jaw is a smaller city with a population of around 35,000. PRINCE ALBERT CAMPUS Located in the city of Prince Albert, this campus is the hub of post-secondary education in north central Saskatchewan. Operating out of two buildings situated within walking distance of each other, Prince Albert Campus offers a friendly, comfortable and supportive learning environment. Prince Albert, with a growing population of 45,000 is located within driving distance of many of Saskatchewan’s beautiful lakes, a popular destination in the summer for locals and tourists alike. REGINA CAMPUS Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Regina Campus is located in the province’s capital city. The programs offered at this campus provide opportunities for students to upgrade their education and to prepare for rewarding careers in Construction, Health Sciences, Human Services and Community Safety, Information and Communications Technology, and Nursing. Also known as the Queen City, Regina has a population of 235,000. SASKATOON CAMPUS Located near the heart of Saskatoon, this campus offers full-time programs, part-time courses and customized training in a wide range of industries including BioSciences, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Mining, Energy and Manufacturing, and more. Saskatoon is the largest city in the province with a population close to 300,000.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers a variety of certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate certificates in more than 80 programs in these high-demand fields: • Business • Construction • Health Sciences • Hospitality and Tourism •H uman Services and Community Safety
• Information and Communications Technology • Mining, Energy and Manufacturing • Natural Resources and Built Environment • Nursing • Transportation
For a list of programs open to international students, visit saskpolytech.ca/international/ programs. If you cannot access the program you’re interested in via the online application, this means that the program does not accept international students or it is full for the next intake.
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“Allowing me to meet my professional goals, Saskatchewan also gives me an opportunity to enjoy my hobbies. Beautiful wildlife with lakes, grasslands, national and provincial parks spread across the region allow me to have a perfect weekend or a few days off as I like to go fishing and camping with friends, or cross country skiing up north in Waskesiu during winters.” Sarang More THANE, INDIA Business Accountancy
HEALTH BENEFITS
International students who come to Canada directly from another country are eligible to receive coverage in Saskatchewan upon arrival. You must fill out the health services card application to receive these benefits.
IMMIGRATION
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has a special sub-category just for students who graduate from Saskatchewan Post-Secondary institutions. More information can be found on https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/ moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/ saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-withsaskatchewan-experience/students.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
You should apply for a program as early as possible. The majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s programs begin in September. There are also some January options, primarily within the School of Business. You must also meet our English language requirements. For information about these requirements, visit: saskpolytech.ca/ELPrequirements.pdf. Most programs use the First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process. Ensure that you allow enough time for us to review your application and for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process your application for a study permit. IRCC lists processing times, by visa office, at cic.gc.ca/english/ information/times/temp/students.asp. For more information about applying to Saskatchewan Polytechnic as an international student, see saskpolytech.ca/ International/apply. Note: There is a different application process for Sask Polytech’s Power Engineering Technology program and Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. See the Saskatchewan Polytechnic website for details.
“ This was the best decision of my life. I met some awesome people, had great fun, and have some very fond memories of my time at Sask Polytech.” Dhrumit also states that the instructors were a tremendous help, especially in his second year. Not only were they there to offer academic help, but they were there to offer support to help him reach his professional goals as well. Dhrumit notes that “it also helped that I was awarded approximately $4,500 in scholarships.” Dhrumit Patel AHMEDABAD, INDIA Business Financial Services
“ On the day I arrived, I was anxious and skeptical about this new city so far from Mumbai” Sachin noted, however his worries were soon put to rest. “The people here are very welcoming, greeting you warmly on the street, in restaurants, malls or wherever you go. Everything that has happened here has been a great motivation for me to perform even better. Working hard certainly pays off! Do what you love, study a program that interests you the most and I am sure you will flourish in your career with great success. It’s been a wonderful journey so far and I am making most of it every moment and enjoying it to the core.” Sachin Modi MUMBAI, INDIA New Media Communications
HOW DO I APPLY? ONLINE = $150 CAD Visit saskpolytech.ca. VISA, Mastercard and Interac Online accepted.
Complete the international online application form by clicking the “apply now” link at saskpolytech.ca/international. For information on how to complete this form, visit: saskpolytech.ca/international/application-guide.
“ Everyone at Sask Polytech is extremely helpful. They genuinely want the students to succeed and excel – both during the school year and after graduation.” Veronica Dizon MANILA, PHILIPPINES Business Accountancy
READY TO SOAR?
For more information about studying at Saskatchewan Polytechnic visit saskpolytech.ca/international, email international@saskpolytech.ca, or call +1-306-659-6906.
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