Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Prince Albert Campus

Saskatchewan Polytechnic was founded in 1959 and has four campuses in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, and Moose Jaw. Over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programmes are offered by the college in areas such as business, construction, education, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, humanity services and community services, information and communication technology, mining, energy and manufacturing, natural resources and built environment, and much more.

Prince Albert is Saskatchewan's third-largest city. It has a population of 35,000 people and is located on Treaty 6 territory, the Métis people's homeland.

Services & Facilities

Prince Albert contains everything a student needs, including shopping malls, grocery stores, libraries, recreation complexes, movie theatres, health care facilities, parks, and more. Prince Albert is the starting point for exploring northern Saskatchewan. Residents may enjoy Saskatchewan's natural beauty with lakes, forests, and rivers all within a short distance of the city.

Prince Albert hosts a range of events throughout the year, ranging from arts and culture to sporting events and festivals. If students enjoy sports, they can cheer on the Prince Albert Raiders, a major junior hockey club, with the rest of the community. In order to prepare students to contribute from day one in the workforce, Saskatchewan Polytechnic focuses on applied learning that creates marketable skills.

A wide array of career- and employability-related services are available at the university, including co-op education programs, multiple research centres, academic advising, skillset development programs, and portfolio creation for students. Career fairs at Saskatchewan Polytechnic provide excellent opportunities for students to learn about employers and job opportunities.

There are endless options for pleasure with four distinct seasons. Visit historic sites, get in touch with nature at Prince Albert National Park, dine at local establishments, or rent snowshoes and hit the trails.

Accommodation

There are 36 two-bedroom, fully furnished student housing apartments on the Prince Albert Campus, including two wheelchair-accessible suites. On-campus housing may be available to full-time students, apprentices, and students with families.

Scholarships

Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides millions of dollars in financial aid to students each year. Students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic can apply for a variety of awards, bursaries, and scholarships, which can assist them relieve financial stress and give them credit for their hard work.

Notable Alumni

The notable alumni of Saskatchewan Polytechnic include Brittany Hudak (Canadian female biathlete and cross-country skier), Hugh Nerlien (Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan), Roger Parent (Canadian Politician), Bob Deptuck (Politician).