Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT] Admissions 2023-2024, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, established in 1962, is a leading Canadian polytechnic offering more than 120 credit programs leading to certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees in the field of education, science, technology, environment, business and health and trades.

With the wide range of international reach, the institute has over 1,700 international students from 91 countries. NAIT invites admission applications for fall, winter and spring semesters through their online portal.

• Employment rate within 9 months of graduating from full-time degrees is 86%
• 94% of graduates satisfied with their overall educational experience at NAIT.
• In case of any query, students can contact the Student Service Center.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Highlights

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

Given below is a table with the semester-wise admission deadlines for international students. Applicants are advised to apply early in order to increase their chances of acceptance since number of seats are limited for international candidates.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology International Admissions

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology offers various kinds of degree and applied degree programs, out of which the most popular programs are:

• Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology – Information Systems
• Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology – Network Management
• Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – Finance

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Admission Requirements

• Complete the online application.
• Receive a mail containing your NAIT Student ID Number.
• Submit original proof of education documents such as transcripts, certifications from high school/senior secondary and postsecondary/university, if available.
• Check your myNAIT Portal for weekly updates.

Students must place all their necessary documents in an envelope along with their NAIT ID number and their full name. Send the envelope via courier to the address given below:-

NAIT Student Service Centre
Centre for Applied Technologies
Room CAT180 11763 106
Street Edmonton, AB T5G 3H6

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Since the official language of instruction at NAIT is English, all non-native English speaker candidates must prove their English Proficiency as per NAIT’s requirements. There are two ways to fulfill the English proficiency requirements:-

• Previous Academic Study – Students must submit their official transcripts reflecting their previous academic studies in English along with the admission application. Students belonging to English Language Proficiency Exempt Countries are not required to submit any documents.
• ESL Examination – Students who are unable to provide necessary transcripts as proof of English Language Proficiency must take the ESL examination as the formal assessment. The exam scores will remain valid for two years after the test date.

Immigration & Visa Requirements

International candidates wishing to study in Canada for more than six months must obtain a Study Permit. In order to apply, students must have the following documents:-

• A complete application form
• An acceptance letter from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
• A copy of a valid passport
• Financial Documents as proof of the student’s ability to afford all the necessary expenses such as tuition fee, living expenses and transportation costs.

At Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), the applications are reviewed by the selection committee and shortlisted candidates are generally contacted within 1-3 weeks for the interview after the deadline is over. Candidates selected for the interview process are contacted via phone for a personal interview with the hiring panel. Only the successful candidates are contacted by the admission authorities.