Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Patricia

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Patricia campus is located in West Edmonton. The institute offers several degree courses, diplomas and certificates in more than 200 programs. It was established in 1962 and got a ranking of 2,123 in World rankings given by UniRank 2020. Most of its certificate programs are focused on fields of Health Sciences, Environmental Management, Business, Culinary Arts, Engineering technologies, etc. NAIT has 4 different campuses, and the Patricia campus offers programs under the institute’s School of Skilled Trades. Several training programs are also provided here and students get direct access to the faculty members, helping them clarify their doubts regarding the courses they are pursuing. The overall student strength of this university is 16,400 and around 1,900 international students are coming from over 88 countries. All the programs are covered by its experienced faculty members and the average employment satisfaction rate stands at 98%. In terms of the admission process, the institution has some stringent guidelines. From English language proficiency to previous academic records, several aspects play an integral role here. It accepts IELTS, TOEFL, PTE test scores during the admission process, and it mainly involves applying online. The cost of attendance ranges between 18,000- 27,000 CAD, and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology students receive scholarships or other financial aid to finance that. The alumni network of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is quite strong and it has more than 200,000 members presenting its global presence. It is connected to some of the popular companies which have created several employment opportunities. A career fair organised by the institution receives more than 80 companies every year. As a matter of fact, 89% of the graduates get high paying jobs within 9 months of their course completion.