International

NAIT offers over 100 programs, and several of them are only available at our school. These programs include:

• Business
• Construction/Architecture
• Computers & IT
• Culinary & Hospitality
• Design & Communications
• Engineering Technologies
• English Language

See full list of international programs

NAIT is a designated learning institution (DLI# O18713200642) with programs eligible for the study permit and post-graduate work permit.

You will likely be able to apply for permanent residency if you:

• study in a program that is two years or more with a Canadian study permit
• obtain a work permit after graduating after graduating, and
• find a job in Alberta

NAIT has a team of licensed, immigration professionals on campus to help you with this process.

Unless you come from one of the English Language Proficiency exempt countries, the average requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 5.0.

However, some programs may be different. Please check the English requirements for your program of interest.

If you are studying full-time in a designated learning program at NAIT, then you can likely work.

Yes, you can apply for your spouse and children to come with you.

Your spouse may be eligible for an open-work permit and your children for the study permit.

 Edmonton has many options for living Students can rent full houses, condominiums, apartments.

Many students meet their potential roommates at the International Centre, International Centre events, or on orientation day.

We also have contracts with two universities for student housing—you can stay in their residence and take the transit or bus directly to NAIT

Follow these steps and submit your online application as early as possible.

Applications open on October1 for the following September, January and May semesters.