NAIT
Edmonton, Canada
"Alberta's polytechnic in Edmonton for technology, trades, business and health"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
About NAIT
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) was established in 1962 and opened in 1963 in Edmonton. It is a public polytechnic with about 15,700 credit students, 7,000 apprentices and 12,000 non-credit learners, and international students from 84 countries. Programmes are organised in seven schools: Business; Construction and Building Sciences; Energy and Natural Resources; Health and Life Sciences; Manufacturing and Automation; Media and Information Technology; and Transportation. Its main campus is in central Edmonton, with Patricia, Souch and Spruce Grove sites.
Rankings & Recognition
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Accreditations & Memberships
Polytechnics Canada
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
CBIE
CCAA (Ooks)
Designated Learning Institution
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with NAIT's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1962
Founded
About 15,700
Credit Students
7,009
Apprentices
84 (intl)
Countries
7
Schools
Popular Programs
Business Administration
Computer Engineering Technology
Dental Hygiene
Electrical Engineering Technology
Digital Media and IT
Power Engineering
Bachelor of Technology
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Application Details
Application Fee (Intl)
Approx. CAD 115
Fall Opens
1 August
Winter Opens
1 January
Spring Opens
1 April
Tuition Deposit
Non-refundable, on offer
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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6.0 in each section |
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TOEFL iBT
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70 (or 4.0 new scale) |
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Duolingo English Test
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115 (subscores 100) |
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PTE Academic
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58 |
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CAEL
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60 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
PGWP: degrees + listed fields
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 115
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Schools — 7
Learners a Year — 35,000+
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Notable Alumni
Kevin Martin (Olympic curling champion)
Gil Cardinal (filmmaker)
Patrick LaForge (former Oilers president)
Campus & Location
NAIT's main campus is at 11762 106 Street NW in central Edmonton, with the Patricia, Souch and Spruce Grove campuses and land at the former City Centre Airport.
Campus Details
Main
(Edmonton)
Patricia
Souch
Spruce
Grove
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Limited residence; Edmonton rentals near LRT
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Credit Students
About 15,700
Countries (intl)
84
Cost Deep-Dive
Business Admin (Intl, Yr 1)
CAD 22,050
Computer Eng. Tech (Yr 1)
CAD 26,460
Dental Hygiene (Yr 1)
CAD 39,123
Per-credit (Intl)
CAD 682 - 935
First-year Total Budget
About CAD 45,606
Intakes & Deadlines
NAIT admits international students for Fall (applications open 1 August), Winter (open 1 January) and Spring/Summer (open 1 April). Many programmes fill quickly, so apply as soon as the window opens to leave time for the study permit.
Scholarships at NAIT
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 (CBSE, CISCE or State) with programme subjects such as Math 30-1 equivalent; IELTS 6.0 in each section or Duolingo 115. Diplomas 2 years; certificates 1 year; BTech degrees 2 years after a diploma.
Postgraduate
Post-diploma certificates and Bachelor of Technology need a prior diploma or degree; NAIT does not offer master's degrees.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.0 in each sectionTOEFL iBT
70 (or 4.0 new scale)Duolingo English Test
115 (subscores 100)PTE Academic
CAEL
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on nait.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
NAIT's main campus is at 11762 106 Street NW in central Edmonton, with the Patricia, Souch and Spruce Grove campuses and land at the former City Centre Airport.
Diploma
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Diploma
Business Administration
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Diploma
Computer Engineering Technology
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Diploma
Dental Hygiene
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Bachelor's
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