Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Location Edmonton
Established 1962
Famous For Leader in Technical Training

Overview

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is a government polytechnic and applied sciences institution in Edmonton, Alberta. The institute offers almost 120 credit programs that lead to applied degrees, degrees, diplomas, and certificates. NAIT has been providing career-based programs in technical training, applied research, and applied education to meet the demands of Alberta’s knowledge-based and technical industries.

Established in 1962, the institution started its journey by welcoming its first class of 29 communication electrical apprentices. Today, it has ties with more than 80 partners from different industries. The employer satisfaction rate of NAIT graduates is 98%.

Services for International Students

As of now, there are over 1,700 international students, coming from 91 countries, studying at NAIT. To make the transition easier for international students, NAIT offers online and offline Student Orientation Programs before the start of the academic year.

The institute also has a specific Culture and Transition (C&T) Program that provides tools for students so that they can build confidence, make special connections, and complete their academic journey without any major hurdles. NAIT also takes great care of the health and well-being of its students by providing health insurance, counselling, fitness facilities, and medical and dental coverage, all available on-campus.

Ranking

  • 97th in the National Rankings by Webometrics

Accommodation

Students at NAIT get the opportunity to live at the MacEwan University residence or the University of Alberta campus while pursuing their studies. There are five residences to choose from, all of which have modern housing facilities. It is suggested that the students apply early on, as the seats are limited.

About Location

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has four campuses, of which three are located in Edmonton and one in Spruce Grove. The main campus of the institute is home to the Centre of Applied Technology, Innovation, and the Productivity Centre. The Spruce Grove campus has Crane & Hoisting Equipment Operator apprentice programs and the Souch campus offers apprenticeship training programs. The Patricia Campus has NAIT’s School of Skilled Trades programs, that include Steamfitting/Pipefitting, mechanical and Automotive and other industrial trades.

The airport nearest to Edmonton is the Edmonton International Airport (YEG/CYEG), which is just 32 km away from the city centre.

Alumni

  • Robert Barefoot- Author
  • Gil Cardinal- Filmmaker
  • Loan Crouse- Politician
  • Corbin Tomaszeski- Chef
  • Bryan Mudryk- Anchor

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