Domestic Students Tuition and Fees

How much will first year cost?

The following estimates provide a cost breakdown of tuition, fees and approximate living costs for a domestic (Canadian) student at NAIT for one year of studies.

Total NAIT and living costs: $19,190*

*This information is an estimated average of domestic student costs for one year. It will be updated periodically and may change without notice. Check your program’s page for a more detailed estimate of tuition, fees, and books and supplies. For the 2020/21 academic year, students who take all their courses virtually are exempt from the U-Pass for transit. All fees are subject to change.

Tuition by program

To secure your place in your chosen course(s), you must pay your fees by the payment deadline. Open studies students must make full payment for each course at the time of enrolment. Tuition fees for the 2020/21 academic year will be published in April 2020.

The following program fees apply to domestic students who are enrolled in the 2020-21 Academic Year. Fees are charged per term.

Tuition and Fees per term are made up of two types of fees: tuition and mandatory fees. Please see below for the tuition rate for each program. Please refer to Additional Fees and Expenses section for details on mandatory fees such as program and material fees, recreation and athletic fees, and NAITSA fees.

Academic Year	Program	Max Credits/term	Per Credit Rate	Tuition Cap
2020-2021	Academic Upgrading	15	$227.00*	$1,921.00
2020-2021	Advanced Care Paramedic	21	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Alternative Energy Technology	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Animal Health Technology	27	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Applied Financial Services	15	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Architectural Technology	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Bach Appl Information Systems	21	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Bach of Applied Bus Admin	15	$180.00	$1,940.00
2020-2021	Bachelor of Business Admin	15	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Bachelor of Business Admin Co-op	15	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Bach of Tech - Const Mgmt	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Bachelor of Technology	15	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Baking and Pastry Arts	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Biological Sciences	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Biomedical Engineering Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Biomedical Eng Tech Co-op	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Building Enviro Systems Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Business Administration	15	$189.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Captioning and Court Reporting	21	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Chemical Engineering Tech	24	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Chemical Technology	22.5	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Chemical Technology Co-op	22.5	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Civil Engineering Technology	30	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Civil Engineering Tech Co-op	25.5	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	CNC Machinist Technician	15	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Cybersecurity	15	$425.00	$6,375.00
2020-2021	Data Analytics	15	$370.00	$5,550.00
2020-2021	Computer Engineering Tech	21	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Computer Engineering Tech Co-op	21	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Computer Network Administrator	15	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Construction Engineering Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Culinary Arts	21	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Dental Assisting Technology	22.5	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Dental Technology	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Denturist Technology	25.5	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Diagnostic Med Sonography	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Digital Media and IT	21	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Digital Media and IT Co-op	21	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Disaster and Emergency Mgmt	18	$198.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Electrical Engineering Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Electronics Engineering Tech	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Electronics Eng Tech-Co-op	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Primary Care Paramedic	22.5	$330.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Engineering Design Technology	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Forest Technology	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Geological Technology	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Geomatics Engineering Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Graphic Communications	15	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Hospitality Management	15	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	HVAC Refrigeration Technician	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Industrial Heavy Equipment	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Instrumentation Eng Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Instrumentation Eng Tech Co-op	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Interior Design Technology	18	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Lab & X-Ray Tech Combined	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Landscape Architectural Tech	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Magnetic Resonance	27	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Magnetic Resonance Imaging	27	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Materials Eng Technology	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Mechanical Engineering Tech	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Medical Laboratory Assisting	18	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Medical Laboratory Technology	30	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Medical Radiologic Tech	15	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Medical Transcription	18	$223.00	$2,085.00
2020-2021	Millwork and Carpentry	16	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Nanotechnology Systems	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Network Engineering Technology	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Network Engineering Tech Co-op	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Occupational Health and Safety	18	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Open Studies		$239.00	n/a
2020-2021	Optical Sciences Contact Lens	22.5	$198.00	$2,134.00
2020-2021	Optical Sciences Eyeglasses	19.5	$89.00	$2,134.00
2020-2021	Personal Fitness Trainer	15	$155.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Petroleum Engineering Tech	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Photographic Technology	18	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Power Engineering Certificate	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Power Engineering Technology	18	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Pre-Emp. Auto Body Repair	12	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Pre-Emp. Auto Service Tech	21	$239.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Primary Care Paramedic	22.5	$330.00	$2,231.00
2020-2021	Professional Meat Cutting	19	$193.00	$2,076.00
2020-2021	Radio and Television	25.5	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Respiratory Therapy	19.5	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Veterinary Medical Assistant	16	$161.00	$2,015.00
2020-2021	Water & Wastewater Technician	24	$239.00	$2,319.00
2020-2021	Wireless Systems Eng Tech	18	$239.00	$2,231.00

* Tuition for Academic Upgrading courses is calculated by taking 60% of the number of course credits multiplied by the per credit rate.

*Fees are subject to change without notice

Note: Tuition cap does not apply to most programs in the Spring and Summer terms.

The costs for apprentice courses are made up of two types of fees: tuition and mandatory fees

Tuition Fees

The following fees apply to apprentice students who are enrolled in the 2020-21 Academic Year. Fees are charged per term.

Class length	Tuition ($105/week)
4 weeks	$420
5 weeks	$525
6 weeks	$630
7 weeks	$735
8 weeks	$840
10 weeks	$1050
12 weeks	$1260

Mandatory Fees

Class length	Materials	Athletic & Recreation
4 week rate	$72	$9.40
5 week rate	$72	$11.75
6 week rate	$72	$14.10
7 week rate	$72	$16.45
8 week rate	$72	$18.80
10 week rate	$72	$23.50
12 week rate	$72	$28.2

	NAITSA membership fees for apprentice students
Class length	Fall 2020	Winter 2021	Spring 2021	Summer 2021
4 week rate	$21.88	$34.88	$34.88	N/A
5 week rate	$26.88	$43.88	$43.88	N/A
6 week rate	$31.88	$52.88	$52.88	N/A
7 week rate	$37.88	$60.88	$60.88	N/A
8 week rate	$42.88	$69.88	$69.88	N/A
10 week rate	$53.88	$87.88	$87.88	N/A
12 week rate	$63.88	$104.88	$104.88	N/A

The costs for Open Studies courses are made up of two types of fees: tuition and mandatory fees.

Tuition Fees

Tuition for Open Studies is based on the credit value of each course you are enrolled in. Rates are subject to change each academic year.

	Cost per credit
Domestic student Open Studies tuition	$239
International student Open Studies tuition for 2020/2021	$1020

Mandatory Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees associated with taking Open Studies courses. You may be eligible to be exempted from some of these fees. See the following tables for details.

	Cost per credit
NAITSA membership fees for credit students	Fall 2020	Winter 2021	Spring 2021	Summer 2021
Full & Part-Time Students	$8.90	$14.55	$14.55	$14.55
Exclusively Online Students	$8.90	$8.90	$8.90	$8.90
Maximum fee per term	$79.90	$131.00	$131.00	$131.00

U-PASS fee*	Fall 2020	Winter 2021	Spring 2021	Summer 2021
Per term rate	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

*U-PASS is a mandatory fee for students enrolled in a single credit course at NAIT. The program has been suspended for Fall 2020. Please refer to https://naitsa.ca/service-hub/upass/ for more information.

Health and Dental Benefits*	Fall 2020	Winter 2021	Spring 2021	Summer 2021
Health	$59.00	$59.00	N/A	N/A
Dental	$65.00	$65.00	N/A	N/A

*Health and Dental Benefits are mandatory fees students enrolled in a single credit course at NAIT. Please refer to https://naitsa.ca/service-hub/health-and-dental/ for more information.

Athletic & Recreation Fee	Cost
Fall and Winter Terms	$35.00 each semester. Mandatory fee.
Spring and Summer Terms	Optional monthly fee.

*Fees are subject to change without notice

Tuition and fees for Continuing Education courses and programs vary and are due when you register.

Costs of Continuing Education courses are listed in the course descriptions.
Enrol in Continuing Education courses and programs
Pay your tuition and fees
Read about the Continuing Education Refund Policy

Note: If your employer is paying your tuition or fees, you must fill out a Continuing Education Registration form and include it with the purchase requisition.

International Students

If you are an international student enrolled in a course that runs for 20+ hours, you must pay the domestic tuition plus an additional fee equal to 3.15 times the domestic rate. This surcharge does not apply to courses taken as part of our English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Learn more about taking ESL at NAIT

Please note: As per Alberta Advanced Education, International students in Alberta are permitted to enrol only in post-secondary programs and courses that are approved by the Ministry or have Ministry-recognized, third party, quality oversight. Continuing Education courses and programs (non-credit), with the exception of English as a Second Language (ESL) and Academic Upgrading, are not open to international students who hold a Study Permit issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). However, students on a visitor visa (studying in courses or programs of 6 months or less) or on a work permit are eligible to take Continuing Education courses and programs.

International Students who hold a Study Permit are required by the IRCC to enrol in Designated Learning Programs. NAIT credit programs (degree, diploma and certificate programs), Academic Upgrading and the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program are considered as Designated Learning Programs under the IRCC Study Permit program.

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