Starting your Application

Helpful tips for degree, diploma or certificate applicants

 1. Check all important program information

  • Make sure you meet the program's admission and entrance requirements.
  • Know the start date and term you want to apply for. If your preferred program has multiple delivery options listed on the program page, know which delivery you wish to apply to.
  • Check the program availability to make sure your program is still accepting applications.

View domestic program availability   View international program availability

Apply early

Ideally, as soon as applications open! Most NAIT programs have a limited number of seats available. Applications will only remain open until a program is full and a waitlist is formed. It’s important to apply as early as possible to improve your chances for admission.

 2. Apply online 

Domestic applicants

You are considered a domestic applicant if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or if you have protected person status as a refugee in Canada.

What you will need:

  • Alberta Student Number – Look up or request an ASN
  • Basic Alberta.ca Account
  • Personal email address
  • Valid credit card, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard to pay non-refundable application fee
  • Information about your previous education, including what schools you attended and when

International applicants

You are considered an international applicant if you are a temporary resident of Canada (with a study permit, work permit or visitor visa); you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, and you do not have protected person status as a refugee in Canada.

What you will need:

  • Personal email address
  • Valid credit card, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard to pay non-refundable application fee
  • Information about your previous education, including what schools you attended and when

 3. Next steps

Create your MyNAIT portal account

After applying, you will be emailed a NAIT Student ID number with instructions on how to create your MyNAIT portal account (my.nait.ca). Your admissions updates and notifications will be sent to your MyNAIT portal account. 

If you have attended or applied to NAIT in the past and have already created a MyNAIT account, please use your existing account.

Submit required transcripts and documents

Did you attend high school or complete any previous post-secondary education outside of Alberta or Canada? If yes, you must order your transcripts and have them sent to NAIT as soon as possible after you apply.

Learn more about submitting documents

Monitor your application frequently

Throughout the application process, it’s important to check your MyNAIT portal regularly and promptly address any requests for additional information or documents.

Go to MyNAIT portal

Need some help?

How to apply guide

We recommend referring to the how to apply guide for your program throughout your application.

This tool will help you track your application to make sure you're not missing any steps and help you complete your application on time.

Find your how to apply guide

Meet with a Student Advisor

Get more information about your program and the NAIT admissions process.

Meet with our helpful student services advisors at any time, before you begin your application or once you get accepted.

Book an appointment

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