Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT]: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

Programs, Campus and Accommodation

Campus

• There are four campuses of the institute out of which 3; Main, Patricia, and South campus are in Edmonton and Spruce Grove Crane and Hoist campus are in Spruce Grove.
• The campus has facilities such as on-campus dining, online shopping, parking, etc.
• Moreover, the institute has more than 70 student clubs and organizations. Also, they have student-run media consisting of News TV shows, NAIT newspapers, and NR92 radio shows.
• The main campus has the HP center, Centre of applied sciences, and other facilities. The Patricia campus has the School of Skilled trades, Souch campus has training programs such as iron maker, boilermaker, plate fitter, etc. The Spruce Grove campus houses the Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator apprentice programs.

Residence/Housing facilities

• The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology does not offer on-campus housing to its students. Housing is available at the campus residences of the University of Alberta and MacEwan University.
• The campus residences are furnished and unfurnished. All the residences provide facilities to the students’ such as study room, fitness, and recreation facilities, free wireless internet, dining and grocery options, laundry service, parking and much more.
• The university residences are a train or bus ride away from the campus of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
• Napisy House, Newton Place and Hub are the three residence Halls available in Alberta Campus, while MacEwan University provides a double bedroom, four bedrooms, bachelor’s suite with luxurious facilities.

Courses

• The institute offers more than 80 credit programs which can lead to degrees, applied degrees, certificates and diplomas.
• The bachelor’s degree is offered in Baccalaurean Second Language programs Administration, Technology Management and Applied degrees which include Network Management, Finance.
• The programs are offered as full time courses, apprenticeships, and even as part-time courses.
• English as a Second Language program is offered to international students, these students get a conditional admission.
• The University not only teaches in classrooms, but also provides real exposure to the students by involving them in real projects in collaboration with companies.

Alumni Network

• The University has a wide alumni network of 200,000 alumni in 95 countries.
• As NAIT alumni there are many advantages offered such as alumni events, Gym membership cards, dining options on campus, insurance on discounted rates on cars, home, condo, dental and health insurance. Some of the insurance companies are the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program, Manulife Insurance, etc.
• Alumni are eligible for scholarships especially for alumni if they wish to continue studies. They also have access to NAIT’s advisors for jobs or career paths.
• Some notable alumni of the University are:
  • Gil Cardinal (Canadian filmmaker)
  • Olivia Cheng (Canadian actress)
  • Kevin Martin (Canadian curler)