Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology is a diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme offered by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit (CAD 163 per credit for local students).
Mechanical Engineering Technology is a diploma program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology focused on technical support roles within mechanical engineering fields such as oil and gas, agriculture, and pulp and paper. Students learn to analyze mechanical systems and optimize them to meet project needs, covering system design and development, the manufacturing and development of parts, and analysis techniques. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on work in specialized labs, and the program includes a work experience placement component. It is delivered full-time on the institute's Edmonton campus. The program suits students who want applied, project-based training in mechanical systems rather than a theoretical engineering degree, and is intended to prepare graduates for careers in manufacturing, mechanical design, and production environments that rely on mechanical engineering technologists. Exact program length is not stated on the official program page.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2), Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-1), and Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30), plus NAIT's institution-wide English Language Proficiency requirement, accepting IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each section, TOEFL iBT at 4.0 overall with 4.0 in each section, PTE Academic at 58, or Duolingo at 115 overall with no sub-score under 100, among other listed tests. Applicants who instead hold a minimum of 24 post-secondary credits or 8 courses from an accredited or recognized degree or diploma in a related engineering or engineering-technology field, completed with an admission GPA of 2.0 on the most recent 24 credits, may qualify through the Post-Secondary Credits Pathway; transfer credit is assessed only after acceptance.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:NAIT does not publish fixed closing dates: domestic applications for Fall 2027 entry open 1 October 2026, Winter 2027 entry opens 1 March 2026, and Spring 2027 entry opens 1 June 2026, each staying open at least one month and then continuing until the program and waitlist are full or, where seats remain, until the term begins. International applicants follow the same rule but open earlier -- 1 August 2026 for Fall, 1 January 2026 for Winter, and 1 April 2026 for Spring. NAIT names no external application service; students apply directly at nait.ca. Admission is effectively rolling, and NAIT advises applying as early as possible since program status can change quickly with demand. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
