Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
MottoDiscere, Efficere, Praestare (Latin)
Motto in English
"To Learn, To Do, To Succeed"
OperationalMay 27, 1963[1]
TypePublic Institute of Technology
Established1962; 62 years ago (1962)
Academic affiliations
CICan, AACTI, CBIE, CUP, Polytechnics Canada
Endowment$52.6 million (2023)[2]
PresidentLaura Jo Gunter[3]
ProvostPeter Leclaire[4]
Academic staff
2,093 (2023)[5]
Undergraduates16,100 (full-time)
11,700 (part-time) (2023)[5]
Postgraduates1,230
Other students
7,009 apprenticeships, 2,600 international students (2023)[5]
Location,
Canada

53°34′10.50″N 113°30′11.63″W / 53.5695833°N 113.5032306°W / 53.5695833; -113.5032306
CampusUrban (Main campus)
Other campuses
NewspaperTechlifetoday magazine NAIT Nugget
ColoursAthletics: Gold and Royal Blue    
Institute: Royal Blue and Light Blue
NicknameOoks
Sporting affiliations
CCAA, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference
MascotSnowy owl, Ookpik
Websitewww.nait.ca

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is a public polytechnic[6] and applied sciences institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

NAIT offers approximately 120 credit programs leading to degrees, applied degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As of 2023, there are approximately 15,700 students enrolled in credit programs, 7,009 apprentices registered in apprenticeship training, 12,100 students enrolled in non-credit courses, and more than 20,000 registrants for customized corporate based training. NAIT also attracts international students from 84 countries.[5] NAIT is similar to an institute of technology or university of applied sciences as termed in other jurisdictions. The campus newspaper, the NAIT Nugget, is a member of the Canadian University Press (CUP).

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference history was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Annual Report 2022/2023". September 27, 2022. p. 21. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "President and CEO - NAIT". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Vice-President Academic - NAIT". Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "NAIT Quick Facts". NAIT. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  6. ^ "Polytechnical Institutions". Retrieved January 7, 2023.