Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Type: Public Funded
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Address: 11762 – 106 Street Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5G 2R1

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology): Started in 1962 as a centre to bridge the gap between education and industry in the northern Alberta. This technical institute has a vision to be the most relevant and responsive post-secondary institution in Canada and one of the world’s leading polytechnics.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

And to come true to their words: The Institute emphasis on providing the practical driven education that means:

  • They deliver technology based education across all programs
  • The education over here is experimental and hands on
  • The institute works in partnership with Industry
  • And the applied research is aimed to solve real problem.

NIAT actions are fueled by its promises to the province of Alberta, to the Students, to the Industries and to its employees.
There are numerous facts that support NAIT as the best choice when it comes to prepare for technical courses.

  • The number of Industry partners with polytechnic institutes is 81 and applied research project are 77
  • One of the largest apprenticeship trainers in Canada offering 28 registered trades programs
  • More than 90 credit programs leading to degrees, applied degrees, diplomas and certificates

Facts about Students:

  • 16,700 students enrolled in credit programs
  • 6,600 apprentices registered in apprenticeship training
  • 11,700 students enrolled in non-credit courses
  • 4,100 graduates from degree, diploma and certificate programs
  • 1,900 apprenticeship completers

Education Programs:

The educational programs are offered through different schools:

  • JR Shaw School of Business
  • School of Applied Science and Technology
  • School of Health and Life Science
  • School of Skilled Trades

View Full list of Education programs (https://www.nait.ca/nait/schools-programs)
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This Edmonton based premier technical institute offers scores of applied degree, certificate and diploma programs. All these programs are based on the industry requirements of Alberta.

Here is a list of the top courses of colleges in Alberta that are high in demand; are PGWP eligible and have employment potential.

  1. Diploma in Animal Health Technology
  2. Diploma in Building Environmental System
  3. Diploma in Business Administration- HR, Marketing, Finance
  4. Computer Engineering Technology Diploma
  5. Diploma in Culinary Art
  6. Diploma in Dental Assisting technology
  7. Digital Media and IT –Animation Concentration
  8. Diploma in Game Programming
  9. Diploma in Forest Technology
  10. Diploma In Hospitality Management

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