Degrees, Diploma & Certificates

You can explore the full list of programs offered to international students at NAIT.

If you’re still deciding on a program, take our Find Your Future quiz to get you thinking of what programs may be a good fit based on your interests, skills and aspirations.

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Is the program open for international applications?

Check the program availability for international applicants to see what programs are accepting applications and the terms and delivery modes available.

Each program page lists the admission requirements that are required to be accepted to the program.

• Minimum entrance requirements are the required high school courses and the minimum final grades required to be considered for admission to the program. Higher level courses are also accepted to meet these requirements.

If you have previous education outside of Canada in a country that is not on the exempt country list – or you completed your studies in a language other than English – you will need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) as part of the admissions process.

Learn more about ELP

Some programs at NAIT have additional entrance requirements listed on their program page, such as:

Competitive entrance

If your preferred program is a competitive program, it will list competitive entrance requirements on the program's admission requirements section.

• If you meet a program’s entrance requirements but do not meet competitive entrance requirements, you may wish to consider adding a second program choice on your application.

Program interview

Some NAIT programs may include a program interview as part of the evaluation process. This is common for NAIT’s Health and Life Science programs.

• As an international student, please apply early to programs with an interview – ideally as soon as applications open – so you can be eligible for the first round of interviews.

It’s important to be realistic about your savings and current financial situation, both before you apply and during your studies. Take some time review the estimated cost for one year at NAIT.

• Check the financial requirements for receiving a Canadian Study Permit.
• Review the tuition and fee costs for your program.
• Prior to applying, ensure you have the finances to support your studies and living costs.

When you’re ready to get started on your application to NAIT, you’ll need:

• Information about your previous education, including what schools you attended and when
• Personal email address
• If you have a valid study permit, you will need to provide the expiry date.
• Valid credit card, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard to pay non-refundable application fee.

Make sure you have the above items ready before you start your application.

Start your application

As an international applicant, you will submit your NAIT application online using NAIT’s International Application for Admission.

If you're interested in multiple NAIT programs and would accept an offer of admission to either program, the application lets you pick an optional second choice program. Be aware that applicants who select a program as their first choice will receive priority for available seats.

Apply using NAIT's International Application

You must send your transcripts and educational documents to NAIT as soon as possible so we can fully assess your application. 

• We are unable to process your application until all your transcripts and educational documents are received.
• Transcript deadlines are listed on your MyNAIT portal.

Find document requirements by country

To know what documents NAIT requires, you can check the document requirements by country. 

Find your country of study

Initial document review

After you apply, upload copies (scanned or photocopied versions) of your original documents to your MyNAIT portal so we can complete an initial review of your application while you order your official (original) transcripts and documents. 

We call these uploaded copies unofficial documents. By submitting your unofficial documents, you may receive a conditional offer of admission.

Steps to submit unofficial documents  How to upload documents to MyNAIT 

If you’re a secondary school (high school) outside of Canada, be sure to complete and submit the Self-Reported International Courses Form (PDF) so you can be considered for Conditional Admission. You’ll need to list your current secondary school courses on the form.

Then promptly upload the completed form to your “NAIT Submission of Documents” section in your MyNAIT portal for Admissions review. Learn how to upload your documents.

Complete the Self-Reported International Courses Form (PDF)

• Important: Once you finish your studies, you must send your official transcripts for a final admission decision.
• If you forget to submit this form but it is required, NAIT will add it to your To-Do list after assessing your application.
• There’s no need to complete this form if you’ve already finished high school; NAIT will review your submitted transcripts for necessary information.

Your application status

It is your responsibility to check your MyNAIT portal regularly and review your To Do List for each application.

You can view your application status and status definition on the homepage of your MyNAIT portal or by:

1. Logging in to your MyNAIT portal, and select Open Self Service
2. Choose the Admissions tile
3. Select your program application
4. View the application status and definition

Program interviews

If you applied to one of NAIT’s health programs with a program interview requirement, shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email with instructions on how to complete the interview. 

Outstanding To Do List items

Your application’s To Do List will change as your application is reviewed. You can find your To Do List in MyNAIT Self Service - Admissions:

If your application is "Incomplete" you may be required to submit additional information or documentation – these requirements will be listed in your To Do list. Submit any requirements as soon as possible so we can assess your application without delays.

• Be sure to follow the deadlines (formatted as: mm/dd/year).
• If you do not fulfill your To Do List by the indicated deadlines, you risk the chance of your application(s) being cancelled.

Go to your To Do list

Admissions decision

Once NAIT has evaluated your application and made an admission decision, you will receive an e-letter in your MyNAIT portal. Read your e-letter carefully as it outlines important information and next steps.

Generally, admissions decisions will fall into one of the following 3 categories:

• Accepted
• Waitlisted
• Cancelled

You can find a full list of all applicant statuses and definitions on the MyNAIT portal.

 Glossary of NAIT Terms 

Waitlists

If your chosen program fills before your application is evaluated, you will be placed on a waitlist. Waitlisted applicants may receive an offer of admission later if a seat becomes available. This could happen anytime leading up to the start of the term. Learn more about waitlists, including a waitlist FAQ.

Offer of admission

If you have met all requirements and a seat is available, you will be offered admission via e-letter. Congratulations on getting into NAIT!

• Before accepting your offer, do a final check of IRCC processing times to ensure you have enough time to get your study permit before your studies start.

Accept your offer by paying your non-refundable tuition deposit by the deadline indicated in your offer letter.

Learn more about accepting your offer

Remember, the tuition deposit amount will be applied to your account and will go towards your first-term tuition payment.

If you do not pay your deposit by the deadline, your offer of admission may be cancelled and your seat could be offered to another qualified applicant.

View payment options

Conditional admission

If you were offered conditional acceptance, continue to monitor your MyNAIT portal for requests for information and deadlines to submit outstanding documents such as final transcripts. You must complete all your outstanding requirements or conditions by the deadlines listed on your MyNAIT portal before receiving full admission to the program.