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Diploma of Civil Engineering Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Two-year technology diploma in the design and construction of roads, Bridges, Drainage and other infrastructure.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Civil Engineering Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year one covers drafting
Construction surveying. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Engineering assistant
Draftsperson
Estimator
Designer
Town works superintendent
Building inspector
Concrete plant supervisor
Project supervisor

Curriculum

Year one covers drafting
Construction surveying
Concrete technology
Statics
Strength of materials
Mathematics and structural design. Year two covers municipal and road design
Soils
Estimating
Pavements
Construction law
Subdivision design and a project. Three optional four-month co-op work terms.

Entry requirements

Academic

Standard High School Pathway: Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2) Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20) or Grade 11 Science (Science 20) Proof of English Language Proficiency See Recommended Courses for more information. See Alternative Entrance Pathways for more options to satisfy admission requirements.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.0
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169
Institutional test Cambridge 169 in each section

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the programme's entrance requirements
Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
Upload unofficial transcripts
Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,195 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Construction and Building Sciences
Department	Civil Engineering Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	72
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	NAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.