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 NAIT’s degree, diploma, certificate and Academic upgrading programs through Apply Alberta (APAS).  You will use APAS to submit your application online and pay application fees.

You will need:

• Your 9-digit Alberta student number.  If you do not have one, watch the video guide: How to Create an Alberta Student Number. If you already have an Alberta Student Number account, login to apply.
• Email address
• Valid credit card, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard in order to pay non-refundable application fee

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Tips for applying

• Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport and personal details into the relevant fields in the ‘Create Profile’ section. If you have only one name, enter the same name into the first and last name fields).
• Ensure your contact information, including your email address, is correct. You cannot use someone else's information.  
• If you make an error when entering your personal information, click ‘Edit Profile and Restart’; this will return you to an earlier place in the application process.
• On the ‘Alberta Student Number’ screen, click ‘Yes’ if you know your Alberta Student Number (this would be generated if you had submitted a previous application to NAIT OR you attended any school or post-secondary institute in Alberta or Lloydminster). Otherwise, click ‘No’.
• If you clicked ‘yes,’ the system will attempt to locate your existing Alberta Student Number and may request additional information to do so. If you made an error when entering your personal information, click ‘Edit Profile and Restart’; this will return you to an earlier place in the application process. If you click ‘No’, a new Alberta Student Number will be generated for you. Please keep this number for future reference.
• Click ‘Continue’ when the system locates the Alberta Student Number.
• When entering your country of citizenship, be sure to use the country on your passport. If you do not select Canada, you will be asked to provide some additional information to determine your residency status. Be honest when entering your information, as it will be used to fill out  your admission letter. You will need to submit the admission letter with your study permit application.
• When selecting the term and program that you would like to apply for, please also select a second choice if applicable, as NAIT cannot add a second-choice application after the application is complete. You may apply for other programs for an additional $115 fee per application.
• Important: After completing your application, you will need to submit your transcripts and educational documents so NAIT can complete an international assessment for admission. Learn more about submitting international documents

Create a MyNAIT account

After you apply, you will be sent a NAIT Student ID to the email account listed on your application. Please use this NAIT Student ID number to create a MyNAIT student portal account.

Your admissions updates and notifications will be sent to your MyNAIT student portal account. It's important to check it frequently throughout the application process.

We recommend using the same email address for both NAIT and Apply Alberta so all updates are easily accessible from the same inbox.

You will need:

• NAIT student ID
• Email address

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Submit documents

If you studied at a school outside of Canada, you will need to submit your transcripts and educational documents so NAIT can fully assess your application. Be sure to check the document requirements by country and submit all relevant documents as soon as possible so your application is not delayed. Transcript deadlines are listed on your MyNAIT portal.

• Step 1: Gather required documents
• Step 2: Confirm whether you meet English language standards
• Step 3: Translate documents to English
• Step 4: Upload unofficial documents (copies of original documents)
• Step 5: Order and submit official documents

View international document requirements

Watch how to submit transcripts

To receive full admission, you must submit paper documents to NAIT in-person, by courier, or by mail. NAIT will revoke your offer of admission if paper documents are not received by the deadline.

If you completed a portion of your education in Canada, please view the Transcripts & Supporting Documents page.

Alternate external assessment accepted by NAIT

As an alternative to submitting official documents, NAIT will accept a course-by-course assessment  done by:

• International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS)
• World Education Services (WES) (applicable to post-secondary documents only)
• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)

Processing times and pricing may vary and are not the responsibility of NAIT. 

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Track your application

You can track your application status through your MyNAIT portal, including your application's To-Do list. Admission processing times depend on the time of year and on how many people apply. Ensure your application is complete to avoid delays.

• Once your documents arrive on our campus, our admissions experts will review your documents. Once complete, your assessment will be added to your MyNAIT Portal in the Admissions section of Self Service.
• Next, your application will be processed for admission to NAIT. Check your MyNAIT portal often for updates to your application.  
  • If you scanned copies of your documents on your MyNAIT portal, you will only be able to qualify for conditional admission.
  • If you sent your paper documents to our campus, you may qualify for full admission.

Watch for an admissions decision by monitoring your e-letters. Frequently check your e-letters in MyNAIT to avoid missing critical NAIT updates. Learn more about e-letters

Application status definitions

Accept your offer

Before you accept our offer of admission, open your MyNAIT Portal to see if you have  a study permit deadline/condition. If you do, review the study permit processing times in your country. If the processing time is longer than the deadline on your portal, do not accept your offer. Instead, consider applying to the next term.

If the study permit processing time is shorter or you do not have a condition on your MyNAIT Portal, then pay the required tuition deposit by the deadline displayed on your MyNAIT Portal under “Financial Account”. Within 24 to 48 hours of being offered admission, you will receive a second letter (NAIT Letter of Acceptence) in your MyNAIT Portal which can be used apply for a study permit. Upgrading students will need to pay their tuition deposit first to then be issued their official letter of acceptance. 

To accept your offer, pay your tuition deposit (non-refundable and non-transferable) in your MyNAIT portal. 

• Study permit denial: if your study permit is denied, you can apply to receive a refund.
• If you applied to 2 programs and have been offered admission into both at the same time. Select the program you would like to attend on your MyNAIT Portal and pay the tuition deposit.
• If you have been offered admission to your second choice program, we will process your first choice program application.
• If you have been offered admission to your first choice program, your second choice application will be automatically cancelled.
• If you have been offered admission to your second choice program, and have been placed on a waitlist for your first choice, you will need to decide if you want to wait and take the risk or study in your second choice.  
• Alternate offer of admission: after reviewing your application, if we determine that we are unable to offer you admission in both your first and your second choices, we may provide you an alternate offer of admission to a related NAIT program.

Apply for a Study Permit

Most international students will need a study permit to study at NAIT. Students will need a NAIT letter of acceptance to complete their study permit application. You will receive this letter by email and in your MyNAIT portal within 24 to 48 hours after receiving your offer of admission. Upgrading students will need to pay their tuition deposit first to then be issued their official letter of acceptance. 

If your study permit is denied, you can apply to receive a refund.

Students will need a NAIT letter of acceptance to complete their study permit application. You will receive this letter by email and in your MyNAIT portal after you pay your tuition deposit. NAIT's designated learning institution number is O18713200642.

Watch these video guides for step-by-step instruction to apply for a study permit

1.  How much time do you need for the study permit process?
2. Confirm your admission  to NAIT
3. Confirm your admission to NAIT - ESL Students
4.  What you need to apply for study permit
5. Creating an IRCC account to track your application
6. Prepare your documents and complete the application
7. What to do after you apply

Learn more about visa requirements for NAIT programs