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The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is located in Edmonton, Alberta, and is one of Canada's largest and leading polytechnic schools. Grow your meaningful career with hands-on and applied learning, small class sizes and using the latest technology.
NAIT graduates find rewarding careers in Canada
We asked current NAIT international students why they decided to study at NAIT. Watch these videos to learn about their stories as they moved from their home countries to Canada.
Dishant is an international engineering student from India. Join Dishant as he enters a new world of discovery while studying in the Bachelor of Technology program at NAIT.
Karen moved to Edmonton after learning about NAIT. She wanted to study something that was hands-on and technology-based so she could find a good job when she graduates.
Follow Linh, an international student who came to Canada from Vietnam, as she shares her feelings about moving to a new country and studying in a unique program at NAIT.
"With the instructors, you actually build a student-instructor relationship. It's like one to one, and that was really helpful."
Aneep Brar, India Biomedical Engineering Technology
Our international team travels and supports applicants from countries around the world to find their best program. See below for their answers to your top questions about your future at NAIT and in Canada.
Information for international students related to COVID-19
NAIT offers over 100 programs, and several of them are only available at our school. These programs include:
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:
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.
Our NAIT international students talk about studying in Canada and share some tips for prospective students. Watch the Video
Learn about the benefits of studying at NAIT as an international student in this booklet. Details of NAIT programs can be found by searching the programs section of this website.
Select language and download the PDF version:
Arabic - العربية
Portuguese - Português
English
Korean - 한국어
Simplified Chinese - 简体中文
Spanish - Español
Turkish - Türkçe
Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt
Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文
Do you have questions about your application? Not sure where to start? Let us help!
NAIT representatives travel throughout the year to meet future students! We can help you understand your opportunities and help you apply.
Find a NAIT event in your country
Interested in applying? Virtually meet with a NAIT recruiter 1-on-1 to ask about entrance requirements, how to complete the online application and what life is like as an international student at NAIT. Available for international students who have not yet submitted an online application.
NAIT has authorized agents around the world to assist prospective international students who plan to apply to NAIT. Agents can help with:
NAIT applications: tuition fees, forms and program information
Transcript certification: NAIT requires original transcripts when applying for a NAIT program NAIT also accepts photocopies of transcripts if they are provided with our Authorized Agents' stamp on the photocopies
See list of International Agents