A hands-on polytechnic in Edmonton known for career-focused diplomas, apprenticeship training and strong ties to Alberta employers.
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, known as NAIT, is a public polytechnic in Edmonton that prepares students for in-demand careers through applied, hands-on learning. Its programmes span technology, trades, health, business, media and design.
Classroom theory is paired with labs, shops and industry projects, and many programs include work placements or co-operative education. NAIT also trains a large share of Alberta's apprentices, who return to campus for technical training between workplace hours.
The institute works closely with industry advisory committees so that curriculum reflects current workplace needs. Graduates earn diplomas, certificates, applied degrees and degrees, and many go straight into jobs across Alberta and beyond.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Alberta apply for student aid through Alberta Student Aid; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
NAIT offers its own entrance awards, in-program scholarships and bursaries funded by donors and industry partners.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s fee page.
Ask Northern Alberta Institute of Technology about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Applications to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology go through ApplyAlberta, Alberta’s application service.
Applicants usually need an Alberta high school diploma or equivalent, with specific course prerequisites such as English, math and sciences depending on the program. Some programs also require portfolios, interviews or other assessments.
Students apply through ApplyAlberta, Alberta's application service, by creating an account, choosing their program and submitting transcripts and the application fee.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and ApplyAlberta.
NAIT's main campus sits in north-central Edmonton, Alberta's capital, close to downtown and well served by public transit including the LRT. The Main Campus is a large urban site with shops, labs, a student centre and sports facilities.
NAIT's student community is practical and career-minded, with clubs, events and services run through the students' association. Many students balance classes with work placements, labs and part-time jobs.
The Ooks compete in Alberta college varsity sports in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.