Civil Engineering Technology (Diploma)

Civil Engineering Technology (Diploma) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at nait in Edmonton, Canada. It takes 2 years (co-op version also offered), with intakes in Check NAIT's programme availability page for international applicants.

nait is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$26,460 a year, about ₹17.7 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$52,920 (≈ ₹35.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 Year 1 international tuition (CAD 735 per credit); mandatory fees extra. NAIT's 2027/28 rate is CAD 750 per credit

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at nait for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE or a state board, assessed against NAIT's Alberta entrance requirements (for example Grade 12 English and maths for business programmes). Each programme lists its own subjects.
• The BBA direct-entry awards need a 70% admission average. Business Administration also has a provisional pathway for students with lower English scores.
• After admission, NAIT asks for a non-refundable tuition deposit, credited to your first-term tuition. NAIT does not extend tuition deadlines.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 in each section; PTE 58; TOEFL iBT 70 (17 in each section); Duolingo 115; CAEL 60.

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This course starts in: Check NAIT's programme availability page for international applicants.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets; diploma or degree transcripts for post-diploma programmes
• English test score (or proof of an exemption)
• Tuition deposit receipt
• Provincial Attestation Letter and proof of funds for the study permit

• BBA International Entrance Award

  Bachelor of Business Administration

  Value: CAD 10,000 (CAD 5,000 in year 1 and CAD 5,000 in year 2)

  International students with a study permit admitted to the BBA from Fall 2027, with a 70% admission average and full-time study (9+ credits a term). Considered automatically. (The page title mentions CAD 15,000; the award terms state CAD 10,000.)

  Official page

• BTech International Entrance Award

  International BTech Pathway (2-year diploma, then Bachelor of Technology in Management)

  Value: CAD 10,000 (CAD 5,000 in each of the two BTech years)

  International students who start an eligible diploma in Fall 2027 or later, keep a GPA of 2.7 and enrol full-time in the BTech; satisfactory standing required.

  Official page

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is a public polytechnic in Edmonton, Alberta. It serves more than 40,000 students across four campuses in Edmonton and Spruce Grove and offers over 100 programmes, some of them available only at NAIT.

NAIT is known for hands-on technology, trades, business and health training. Its seven schools cover business, construction and building sciences, energy and natural resources, health and life sciences, manufacturing and automation, media and IT, and transportation. NAIT reports that 92% of full-time graduates are employed within nine months.

Engineering courses at other universities in Canada

• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – Telecommunications and Networks Option (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (4 terms), optional co-op · C$25,719 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Mechanical Design Option (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time · C$25,719 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technician (Diploma)cambrian-college2 years (4 semesters) · C$19,436 / year
• Civil Engineering Technician (Diploma)cambrian-college2 years (4 semesters) · C$19,436 / year
• Mechanical Engineering – Technology (Advanced Diploma)canadore-college3 years (a 2-year Technician diploma is also offered) · C$18,027 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering Technologycape-breton-university3 or 4 years (a 2-year Diploma of Engineering Technology is also offered); streams include Chemical, Electronics & Controls, Manufacturing and Mechanical · C$23,794 / year

More courses at nait

• Bachelor of Business Administration4 years; concentrations include Accounting and Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Human Resource Management · C$22,050 / year
• Business Administration – Accounting (Diploma)2 years · C$22,500 / year
• Cybersecurity (Post-Diploma Certificate)1 year · C$22,050 / year
• Chemical Engineering Technology (Diploma)2 years · C$27,195 / year
• Electrical Engineering Technology (Diploma)2 years · C$22,050 / year
• Culinary Arts (Diploma)2 years · C$22,050 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. nait: Civil Engineering Technology (Diploma) (opens in a new tab)
2. NAIT: International students tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
3. NAIT: Tuition and fees (deadlines and deposit) (opens in a new tab)
4. NAIT: English language proficiency (opens in a new tab)
5. NAIT: BBA international award (opens in a new tab)