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International Students Tuition and Fees

How much will my first year of studies cost?

The following estimates provide a cost breakdown of tuition, fees and approximate living costs for an international student at NAIT for 2 semesters of study (8 months).

Total NAIT and living costs: $35,575*

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*This information is a 2023/24 estimated average of international 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. All fees are subject to change.

International tuition by program

The following program fees apply to international students who are enrolled in the posted academic year. Fees are charged per term.

Tuition and fees per term are made up of two types of fees: (1) tuition and (2) mandatory fees. Please see below for the tuition rate for each program. You can refer to the  Additional Fees and Expenses section for details on mandatory fees such as program and material fees, recreation and athletic fees, and NAITSA fees.

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The following tuition rates apply to international credit students for the 2023/24 academic year – effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

These numbers are based on registration in a full course load and based on completing your program within its standard duration. Costs will vary depending on courses taken.
Program (2023/24) Per Credit Rate Year 1 Tuition Year 2 Tuition Year 3 Tuition Year 4 Tuition Full Program Tuition
Academic Upgrading $658 $19,728.00 - - - -
Advanced Care Paramedic $721 $28,119.00 $19,467.00 - - $47,586.00
Advanced Plumbing Technology $667 $20,010.00 $20,010.00 - - $40,020.00
Advanced Welding Technology $743 $22,290.00 $22,290.00 - - $44,580.00
Alternative Energy Technology $611 $21,996.00 $21,996.00 - - $43,992.00
Animal Health Technology $552 $19,872.00 $21,528.00 - - $41,400.00
Applied Financial Services $682 $20,460.00 - - - $20,460.00
Architectural Technology $562 $20,232.00 $20,232.00 - - $40,464.00
Automotive Service Technology $667 $20,010.00 $20,010.00 - - $40,020.00
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems $760 - - $27,360.00 $22,800.00 $50,160.00
Bachelor of Technology - Construction Management $669 - - $20,070.00 $24,084.00 $44,154.00
Bachelor of Business Administration $682 $20,460.00 $22,506.00 $22,506.00 $22,506.00 $87,978.00
Bachelor of Technology $819 - - $24,570.00 $24,570.00 $49,140.00
Baking and Pastry Arts $765 $27,540.00 $22,950.00 - - $50,490.00
Biological Sciences $539 $19,404.00 $19,404.00 - - $38,808.00
Biomedical Engineering Technology Co-op $688 $26,832.00 $25,456.00 - - $52,288.00
Biomedical Engineering Technology $688 $24,768.00 $25,456.00 - - $50,224.00
Building Environmental Systems Technology $792 - $23,760.00 - - $23,760.00
Business Administration $682 $20,460.00 $20,460.00 - - $40,920.00
Captioning and Court Reporting $626 $18,780.00 $23,162.00 - - $41,942.00
Chemical Engineering Technology $545 $20,165.00 $19,620.00 - - $39,785.00
Chemical Technology $603 $19,899.00 $18,090.00 - - $37,989.00
Chemical Technology Co-op $603 $21,708.00 $18,090.00 - - $39,798.00
Civil Engineering Technology Co-op $569 $22,191.00 $11,949.00 $10,242.00   $44,382.00
Civil Engineering Technology $569 $20,484.00 $20,484.00 - - $40,968.00
CNC Machinist Technician $711 $22,041.00 - - - $22,041.00
Computer Engineering Technology $665 $23,940.00 $23,940.00 - - $47,880.00
Computer Engineering Technology Co-op $665 $25,935.00 $23,940.00 - - $49,875.00
Computer Network Administrator $733 $21,990.00 - - - $21,990.00
Conservation Biology $539 $19,404.00 $19,404.00 - - $38,808.00
Conservation Biology Co-op $539 $21,021.00 $21,021.00 - - $42,042.00
Construction Engineering Technology $563 $20,268.00 $20,268.00 - - $40,536.00
Court Transcription $594 $17,820.00 - - - $17,820.00
Culinary Arts $731 $21,930.00 $22,661.00 - - $44,591.00
Cybersecurity $1,400 $42,000.00 - - - $42,000.00
Data Analytics $1,250 $37,500.00 - - - $37,500.00
Dental Assisting $801 $24,831.00 - - - $24,831.00
Dental Assisting Technology $672 $30,240.00 $24,192.00 - - $54,432.00
Dental Technology $846 $31,302.00 $30,456.00 - - $61,758.00
Denturist Technology $1,230 $40,590.00 $36,900.00 $18,450.00   $95,940.00
Diagnostic Medical Sonography $1,027 $33,891.00 $40,053.00 $6,162.00   $80,106.00
Digital Media and IT $641 $23,076.00 $23,076.00 - - $46,152.00
Digital Media and IT Co-op $641 $23,076.00 $23,076.00 - - $46,152.00
Disaster and Emergency Management $673 $20,190.00 $20,190.00 - - $40,380.00
Electrical Engineering Technology $656 $19,680.00 $23,616.00 - - $43,296.00
Electrical Installations Technology $772 $23,160.00 $23,160.00 - - $46,320.00
Electronics Engineering Technology Co-op $697 $25,092.00 $23,001.00 - - $48,093.00
Electronics Engineering Technology $697 $23,001.00 $23,001.00 - - $46,002.00
Engineering Design Technology $724 $26,064.00 $26,064.00 - - $52,128.00
Environmental Monitoring & Assessment Co-op $539 $21,021.00 $19,404.00 - - $40,425.00
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment  $539 $19,404.00 $19,404.00 - - $38,808.00
Forest Technology $571 $20,556.00 $20,556.00 - - $41,112.00
Forest Technology Co-op $571 $22,269.00 $20,556.00 - - $42,825.00
Geoscience Technology $535 $19,795.00 $19,260.00 - - $39,055.00
Geoscience Technology Co-op $535 $20,865.00 $19,260.00 - - $40,125.00
Graphic Communications $745 $22,350.00 - - - $22,350.00
Hospitality Management $612 $18,360.00 $18,360.00 - - $36,720.00
HVAC Refrigeration Technician $823 $24,690.00 - - - $24,690.00
Industrial Heavy Equipment $839 $30,204.00 $30,204.00 - - $60,408.00
Instrumentation Engineering Technology $580 $20,880.00 $20,880.00 - - $41,760.00
Instrumentation Engineering Technology Co-op $580 $22,620.00 $20,880.00 - - $43,500.00
Interior Design Technology $528 $19,008.00 $19,008.00 - - $38,016.00
Lab & X-Ray Technology Combined $923 $35,997.00 $24,921.00 - - $60,918.00
Laboratory Research and Biotechnology Co-op $539 $16,170.00 $21,021.00 - - $37,191.00
Laboratory Research and Biotechnology $539 $16,170.00 $19,404.00 - - $35,574.00
Landscape Architectural Technology $696 $25,056.00 $20,880.00 - - $45,936.00
Materials Engineering Technology $780 $28,080.00 $28,080.00 - - $56,160.00
Mechanical Engineering Technology $544 $19,584.00 $19,584.00 - - $39,168.00
Medical Laboratory Technology $635 $24,765.00 $24,765.00 - - $49,530.00
Medical Laboratory Assisting $733 $15,393.00 - - - $15,393.00
Millwork and Carpentry $555 $17,205.00 - - - $17,205.00
Nanosystems Engineering Technology $839 $30,204.00 $27,687.00 - - $57,891.00
Network Engineering Technology Co-op $490 $19,110.00 $17,640.00 - - $36,750.00
Network Engineering Technology $490 $17,640.00 $17,640.00 - - $35,280.00
Occupational Health and Safety $681 $26,559.00 $24,516.00 - - $51,075.00
Personal Fitness Trainer $690 $20,700.00 $20,700.00 - - $41,400.00
Petroleum Engineering Technology $511 $18,907.00 $18,396.00 - - $37,303.00
Photographic Technology $576 $20,736.00 $20,736.00 - - $41,472.00
Power Engineering Technology $608 $23,712.00 $21,888.00 - - $45,600.00
Pre-Employment Auto Body Repair $1,066 $12,792.00 - - - $12,792.00
Primary Care Paramedic $399 $11,970.00 - - - $11,970.00
Professional Meat Cutting $722 $13,718.00 - - - $13,718.00
Radio and Television $714 $25,704.00 $17,136.00 - - $42,840.00
Respiratory Therapy $977 $29,310.00 $32,241.00 $14,655.00   $76,206.00

Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Technology

$746 $24,618.00 $24,618.00 - -

$49,236.00

Veterinary Medical Assistant $471 $14,601.00 - - - $14,601.00
Water & Wastewater Technician $962 $28,860.00 - - - $28,860.00

Wireless Systems Engineering Technology

$531 $19,116.00 $19,116.00 - - $38,232.00
*If you're an Academic Upgrading student but decide to take courses outside of the program in addition to your upgrading courses, that tuition will be charged at $1,040 per credit.

The following tuition rates apply to international credit students for the 2024/25 academic year – effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

These numbers are based on registration in a full course load and based on completing your program within its standard duration. Costs will vary depending on courses taken.
Program (2024/25) Per Credit Rate Year 1 Tuition Year 2 Tuition Year 3 Tuition Year 4 Tuition Full Program Tuition
Academic Upgrading $682.00 $20,460.00 - - - -
Advanced Care Paramedic $721.00 $28,119.00 $19,467.00 - - $47,586.00
Advanced Plumbing Technology $667.00 $20,010.00 $20,010.00 - - $40,020.00
Advanced Welding Technology $783.00 $23,490.00 $23,490.00 - - $46,980.00
Alternative Energy Technology $633.00 $22,788.00 $22,788.00 - - $45,576.00
Animal Health Technology $598.00 $21,528.00 $23,322.00 - - $44,850.00
Applied Financial Services $682.00 $20,460.00 - - - $20,460.00
Architectural Technology $601.00 $21,636.00 $21,636.00 - - $43,272.00
Architectural Technology Co-op $601.00 $23,439.00 $21,636.00 - - $45,075.00
Automotive Service Technology $667.00 $20,677.00 $20,010.00 - - $40,687.00
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology $787.00 - - $28,332.00 $23,610.00 $51,942.00
Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management $705.00 - - $21,150.00 $25,380.00 $46,530.00
Bachelor of Business Administration $682.00 $20,460.00 $22,506.00 $22,506.00 $22,506.00 $87,978.00
Bachelor of Technology $834.00 - - $25,020.00 $25,020.00 $50,040.00
Bachelor of Technology Co-op $834.00 - - $27,522.00 $25,020.00 $52,542.00
Baking and Pastry Arts $830.00 $24,900.00 $24,900.00 - - $49,800.00
Biological Sciences $539.00 $19,404.00 $19,404.00 - - $38,808.00
Biomedical Engineering Technology Co-op $698.00 $27,222.00 $25,826.00 - - $53,048.00
Biomedical Engineering Technology $698.00 $25,128.00 $25,826.00 - - $50,954.00
Building Environmental Systems Technology $847.00 - $25,410.00 - - $25,410.00
Business Administration $694.00 $20,820.00 $20,820.00 - - $41,640.00
Captioning and Court Reporting $648.00 $19,440.00 $23,976.00 - - $43,416.00
Chemical Engineering Technology $574.00 $21,238.00 $20,664.00 - - $41,902.00
Chemical Technology $659.00 $21,747.00 $19,770.00 - - $41,517.00
Chemical Technology Co-op $659.00 $23,724.00 $19,770.00 - - $43,494.00
Civil Engineering Technology Co-op $600.00 $23,400.00 $12,600.00 $10,800.00 - $46,800.00
Civil Engineering Technology $600.00 $21,600.00 $21,600.00 - - $43,200.00
CNC Machinist Technician $711.00 $22,041.00 - - - $22,041.00
Computer Engineering Technology Co-op $694.00 $27,066.00 $24,984.00 - - $52,050.00
Computer Engineering Technology $694.00 $24,984.00 $24,984.00 - - $49,968.00
Computer Network Administrator $773.00 $23,190.00 - - - $23,190.00
Conservation Biology $539.00 $19,404.00 $19,404.00 - - $38,808.00
Conservation Biology Co-op $539.00 $21,021.00 $19,404.00 - - $40,425.00
Construction Engineering Technology Co-op $593.00 $23,127.00 $21,348.00 - - $44,475.00
Construction Engineering Technology $593.00 $21,348.00 $21,348.00 - - $42,696.00
Court Transcription $604.00 $18,120.00 - - - $18,120.00
Culinary Arts Certificate $804.00 $24,120.00 $24,924.00 - - $49,044.00
Cybersecurity $1,400.00 $42,000.00 - - - $42,000.00
Data Analytics $1,250.00 $37,500.00 - - - $37,500.00
Dental Assisting $815.00 $25,265.00 - - - $25,265.00
Dental Technology $917.00 $33,929.00 $33,012.00 - - $66,941.00
Denturist Technology $1,297.00 $42,801.00 $38,910.00 $19,455.00 - $101,166.00
Diagnostic Medical Sonography $1,064.00 $35,112.00 $41,496.00 $6,384.00 - $82,992.00
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - General $1,064.00 $31,920.00 $28,728.00 $6,384.00 - $67,032.00
Digital Media and IT $641.00 $23,076.00 $23,076.00 - - $46,152.00
Digital Media and IT Co-op $641.00 $23,076.00 $23,076.00 - - $46,152.00
Disaster and Emergency Management Co-op $673.00 $0.00 $0.00 - - $0.00
Disaster and Emergency Management $673.00 $20,190.00 $20,190.00 - - $40,380.00
Electrical Engineering Technology $692.00 $20,760.00 $24,912.00 - - $45,672.00
Electrical Installations Technology $772.00 $23,932.00 $23,160.00 - - $47,092.00
Electronics Engineering Technology Co-op $735.00 $26,460.00 $22,050.00 - - $48,510.00
Electronics Engineering Technology $735.00 $24,255.00 $22,050.00 - - $46,305.00
Engineering Design Technology $750.00 $27,000.00 $27,000.00 - - $54,000.00
Environmental Monitoring & Assessment Co-op $539.00 $21,021.00 $19,404.00 - - $40,425.00
Environmental Monitoring & Assessment $539.00 $19,404.00 $19,404.00 - - $38,808.00
Forest Technology $602.00 $21,672.00 $21,672.00 - - $43,344.00
Forest Technology Co-op $602.00 $23,478.00 $21,672.00 - - $45,150.00
Geomatics Engineering Technology $798.00 $28,728.00 $26,334.00 - - $55,062.00
Geoscience Technology $564.00 $20,868.00 $20,304.00 - - $41,172.00
Geoscience Technology Co-op $564.00 $21,996.00 $20,304.00 - - $42,300.00
Graphic Communications $797.00 $23,910.00 - - - $23,910.00
Hospitality Management $612.00 $18,360.00 $18,360.00 - - $36,720.00
Hospitality Management Co-op $612.00 $20,196.00 $18,360.00 - - $38,556.00
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician $853.00 $25,590.00 - - - $25,590.00
Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology $869.00 $31,284.00 $31,284.00 - - $62,568.00
Instrumentation Engineering Technology $626.00 $22,536.00 $22,536.00 - - $45,072.00
Instrumentation Engineering Technology Co-op $626.00 $24,414.00 $22,536.00 - - $46,950.00
Interior Design Technology $528.00 $19,008.00 $19,008.00 - - $38,016.00
Laboratory and X-Ray Technology Combined $973.00 $37,947.00 $26,271.00 - - $64,218.00
Laboratory Research and Biotechnology Co-op $539.00 $16,170.00 $21,021.00 - - $37,191.00
Laboratory Research and Biotechnology $539.00 $16,170.00 $19,404.00 - - $35,574.00
Landscape Architectural Technology $721.00 $25,956.00 $25,956.00 - - $51,912.00
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1st Discipline $752.00 $31,584.00 $13,536.00 - - $45,120.00
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2nd Discipline $514.00 $13,878.00 - - - $13,878.00
Materials Engineering Technology $808.00 $29,088.00 $29,088.00 - - $58,176.00
Mechanical Engineering Technology  General Design Option $582.00 $20,952.00 $20,952.00 - - $41,904.00
Medical Laboratory Technology $698.00 $27,222.00 $27,222.00 - - $54,444.00
Medical Laboratory Assisting $773.00 $16,233.00 - - - $16,233.00
Medical Radiologic Technology $1,153.00 $48,426.00 $20,754.00 - - $69,180.00
Millwork and Carpentry $555.00 $17,205.00 - - - $17,205.00
Nanosystems Engineering Technology $869.00 $28,677.00 $28,677.00 - - $57,354.00
Network Engineering Technology Co-op $490.00 $19,110.00 $17,640.00 - - $36,750.00
Network Engineering Technology $490.00 $17,640.00 $17,640.00 - - $35,280.00
Occupational Health and Safety $705.00 $27,495.00 $25,380.00 - - $52,875.00
Open Studies $1,057.00 - - - - -
Optical Sciences Eyeglasses $463.00 $13,890.00 $13,890.00 - - $27,780.00
Optical Sciences Contact Lenses $631.00 $18,930.00 - - - $18,930.00
Personal Fitness Trainer $690.00 $20,700.00 $20,700.00 - - $41,400.00
Petroleum Engineering Technology $546.00 $20,202.00 $19,656.00 - - $39,858.00
Photographic Technology $576.00 $20,736.00 $20,736.00 - - $41,472.00
Power Engineering Technology $608.00 $23,712.00 $21,888.00 - - $45,600.00
Pre-Employment Auto Body Repair $1,140.00 $13,680.00 - - - $13,680.00
Pre-Employment Automotive Service Technician $700.00 $14,700.00 - - - $14,700.00
Primary Care Paramedic $413.00 $12,390.00 - - - $12,390.00
Professional Meat Cutting and Merchandising $772.00 $14,668.00 - - - $14,668.00
Radio and Television $753.00 $27,108.00 $18,072.00 - - $45,180.00
Respiratory Therapy $1,012.00 $30,360.00 $33,396.00 $15,180.00 - $78,936.00

Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Technology

$798.00 $28,728.00 $26,334.00 - - $55,062.00
Veterinary Medical Assistant $471.00 $14,601.00 - - - $14,601.00
Water and Wastewater Technician $962.00 $28,860.00 - - - $28,860.00
Wireless Systems Engineering Technology $531.00 $19,116.00 $19,116.00 - - $38,232.00

*If you're an Academic Upgrading student but decide to take courses outside of the program in addition to your upgrading courses, that tuition will be charged at $1,136 per credit.

For international students enrolled in continuing education courses or programs,  tuition and fees are determined on an individual basis. Some continuing education programs may be eligible for an international study permit, based on government criteria. Learn more about taking ESL at NAIT or Academic Upgrading at NAIT.
 

Open studies

Tuition rates for international students enrolled in Open Studies courses:

Academic Year Per credit rate (open studies)
2023/24 $1,020 
2024/25 $1,057

Open Studies

The costs for Open Studies courses are made up of two types of fees: tuition and mandatory fees. You can refer to the Additional Fees and Expenses section for details on mandatory fees. Please note that U-Pass and Health and Dental benefits are mandatory fees for students enrolled in a single credit course at NAIT. 

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. The 2023/24 academic year rate below is effective from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; then the 2024/25 rates commence.

International student Open Studies tuition

Cost per credit

2023/24 Academic Year

$1,020 

2024/25 Academic Year $1,057
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