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Diploma in Power Engineering Technology, Pathway to Bachelor of Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Canada
CAD 32488
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 150
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
70
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Diploma in Power Engineering Technology
Power engineers work to keep our lights on and motors running. They are responsible for all aspects of generating, transmitting and making use of electrical power, and since nearly all facets of modern society require electricity at some stage, these professionals play an essential role in our economy and everyday life.
In this comprehensive 2-year diploma program, you’ll study thermodynamics, electricity, electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning. You’ll also gain skills in mechanical drafting, blueprint reading, technical mathematics and physics. By the end of the program, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and skills to gain provincially-recognized certification and begin a rewarding career as a power engineering technologist.
Ladder into Bachelor of Technology in Management (BTech)
NAIT’s Bachelor of Technology in Management (BTech) degree is the only program of its kind in Alberta and one of just a few similar programs in Canada. If you’ve graduated with a 2-year technology diploma, the BTech program offers the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree with only 2 additional years of study.
The BTech degree has been developed to help you bridge the gap between the job you started as a technologist and a career in management. There is a demand for leaders who can address the technological challenges of today’s economy while contributing to socially aware and ethical business decisions. The BTech degree will help you develop the critical skills needed to make a difference in your organization and industry.
We offer three concentrations designed to meet industry demand and give you a competitive edge:
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Sustainability Management
In the General Management concentration, you will forge a unique learning path within the BTech degree. Tailored for those aspiring to elevate their technical skills to new heights with leadership and management training. Build your academic plan to incorporate courses from operations, sustainability, project management, and business fundamentals.
Why choose this pathway?
- One of Canada’s most affordable bachelor's degree programs*
- Eligible to apply for a PGWP for up to 3 years**
- Receive a $10,000 BTech Scholars Award
- Earn both a diploma and bachelor's degree in as little as four years
- Gain in-demand technical and management skills employers are looking for
Additional Information
Program Level Undergraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70 - With no score less than - 17
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-1)
- Grade 11 Chemistry (Chemistry 20)
- Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20)
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
32488
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 150
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Entrance Awards
Awards for first-year students
If you’ll be a new student at NAIT, you can apply for entrance awards, grants and bursaries to help finance your first year of post-secondary studies and recognize your achievements.
- There are different entrance awards available based on criteria like community involvement, academic achievement, extracurriculars or financial need.
- Diversity grants are also available to support historically-marginalized students by reducing financial barriers to post-secondary.
Once your application is evaluated and if you receive an offer of admission, you can use these funds towards your first-year tuition and fees.
Eligibility
- Entrance awards are for students beginning their degree, diploma, certificate or apprenticeship program who are new to NAIT and have not previously taken credits or completed a program at NAIT.
- To receive an entrance award application, you must apply for admission before the application deadline.
Types of entrance awards
- Apply-to awards require applicants to complete an application to be considered – learn how to apply below!
- Admission-based entrance awards are based on your admission to the program and do not require an application. NAIT automatically checks availability upon admission and notifies recipients via email.
How to apply
After applying for admission to NAIT, you’ll receive an email within 48 hours with a link to the award application in MyAwards Central, as long as the application is still open. The email will be sent to the email address listed on your application.
- This single application will assess you for all apply-to entrance awards.
- After applying, be sure to create your MyNAIT account as you’ll use the same login credentials to access the award application.
You’ll use the MyAwards Central to complete, submit and track your entrance award application.
Entrance award timelines and deadlines
Make sure you complete and submit your entrance award application during the application period. If you miss the deadline for an award, your application will not be considered.
| Applying for Fall term | Applying for Winter term | |
|---|---|---|
| Application period | October - February | March - July |
| Award recipients notified | April | October |
| Award payment | October, following the start of your program | February, following the start of your program |
FAQs
| Do I have to be accepted to a program to apply for entrance awards? | No, you don’t need to wait be accepted into a program to apply for entrance awards. After applying, you'll receive an email within 48 hours with the award application. You can complete this award application immediately, there's no need to wait for your admission status to be updated! |
| Does the award application also consider me for other awards? | Yes! After completing this application, you’ll not only be considered for entrance awards but all other first year awards you may be eligible for if you’re offered admission to NAIT. |
| How do I know if I receive an entrance award? |
Once the application period has closed, if you've been selected to receive an award, you will be notified via email. You must take action to accept the award to receive the award funds.
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| How do I receive my award payment? | Review the information under the receiving payment section on the student awards page for full payment details, including when and how to receive your funds. |
| I applied for admission, but didn't receive an entrance award application. Why? | To receive an entrance award application, you must meet the eligibility criteria noted on this page. If you applied for admission after the award application period, unfortunately, the application window will be closed. |
Scholarships |
Overview |
Value |
Deadline |
| ASM International - Edmonton Chapter Scholarship | Available to a student entering second year in the Materials Engineering Technology program. Offered on the basis of academic achievement to students who have completed the Basic Metallurgy/Materials Science course. Students will be automatically considered for this award. No application is required. |
Varies | 02/13/2026 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) International Opportunity Award |
Available to:
The award is disbursed in the term (fall or winter) following the term in which the recipient completed 60 and 90 credits, respectively. Recipients must maintain registration and academic standing eligibility for disbursement. |
$15,000.00 | 02/13/2026 |
| Dhariwal Family Bursary |
Mr. Amrik Singh Dhariwal and his wife Mrs. Sowaran Kaur Dhariwal were both adventurous, hardworking spirits always willing to help others in a selfless manner, throughout their lives. This award recognizes Amrik and Sowaran Dhariwal for their wonderful spirit of “caring for others” and for having passed on that spirit to their family. Originally from India, Amrik moved to the UK in 1954 to start work, and the rest of the family joined him in 1959. Amrik and Sowaran worked hard 12 hours/day, six days a week often on split shifts (nights, days) so one parent could be home with the children Mave and Kewal. In the late 1970’s they moved to Canada, and became Canadian Citizens. During their lifetimes they helped hundreds of newly arrived immigrants get on their feet, often taking people they just met into their home. Amrik was a quiet, gentle-giant who never sought recognition and remembered fondly by all community and family members. Sowaran, the matriarch of the Dhariwal family, and a strong driving forces behind the success of the Dhariwal children was a leader and feminist of her time. She is also known for having a hobby of “match-making” and was instrumental in 39 couples being introduced, engaged and married. Amrik and Sowaran continually encouraged their children to study and work hard as they always had. Amrik as a farmer who spent most of his life as a large scale Baker being promoted many times and Sowaran working for British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) at a time when it was unheard of for women to work such industrial jobs. Consequently, both Mave and Kewal became lifelong learners, as did their wives Balwinder and Gurpreet. In 1980 Mave joined NAIT as an instructor in Mechanical Engineering and the following year persuaded Kewal to also join NAIT as an instructor in Computer Systems. The entire Dhariwal family has supported the community by giving their time and money to various religious and cultural associations, professional societies, political organizations, coaching sports, volunteering, providing mentorship and fundraising for senior’s societies. Available to students enrolled in a full-time credit program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and to a student who demonstrates caring for others through volunteer activities, mentorship or giving back to the community. Preference may be given to an international student, newly immigrated student, or student athlete. Students must complete the application to be considered for this award. |
Varies | 02/13/2026 |
| Enbridge Inc. Diversity Grant |
Available to students who identify as members of underrepresented and historically marginalized, excluded and diverse communities including: Aboriginal students, women and/or gender minorities in male-dominated programs, 2SLGBTQIA+ students, students with prolonged or persistent disabilities, single-parents or children of single-parents, visible minorities or racialized people, and eligible international students who are enrolled in one of the following programs: Occupational Health and Safety, Power Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Network Administrator, Digital Media and IT, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering Technology, Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, Bachelor of Business Administration. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement sharing their story and the barriers they are facing as a member of one of the groups identified above. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Students must complete the application to be considered for this award. |
$1,000.00 | 02/13/2026 |
| NAIT's Global Experience Award | NAIT’s Global Experience Award seeks to increase the number of NAIT students who are gaining intercultural skills through study abroad experiences that reflect the polytechnic model. This means we are dedicating financial support to students who are participating in a global education opportunity that aligns with their program outcomes, provides hands-on learning opportunities, and is led by one of NAIT’s instructors. For students to access the global experience award, the faculty lead will submit a request to Global Education and Partnerships (GEP) on behalf of all participating students: GEP will verify that the program meets the following criteria:
|
To Be Determined | 02/13/2026 |
| Ooks Athletic Association - Athletic Director Award for Excellence | Available to student Athletes. Awarded on the basis of loyalty to the ideals of NAIT, outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork, outstanding academic achievement, distinguished service to NAIT and to the community, distinguished leadership in the province, country and/or internationally and distinguished national and/or international achievement. Students must complete the application to be considered for this award. Recipients are selected at the discretion of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. | $500 | 02/13/2026 |
| Sherritt International Indigenous Student in Business Grant |
Available to Indigenous/Aboriginal students enrolled in Bachelor of Business Administration- Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration-General, Bachelor of Business Administration- Finance Concentration, Bachelor of Business Administration-Human Resource Management Concentration, Business Administration-Accounting, Business Administration-Finance or Business Administration-Human Resource Management programs. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. |
$1,500 | 02/13/2026 |
| Sherritt International Indigenous Student in Technology Grant |
Available to Indigenous/Aboriginal students enrolled in Power Engineering Technology. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. If an applicant from this program is not available students enrolled in Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology or Environmental Monitoring and Assessment may be considered. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. |
$1,500 | 02/13/2026 |
| Sherritt International Women in Business Grant | Available to women-identifying students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration – General, Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance Concentration, Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resources Management Concentration, Business Administration – Accounting, Business Administration – Finance or Business Administration – Human Resource Management programs. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. | $1,500 | 02/13/2026 |
| Sherritt International Women in Technology Grant |
Available to women-identifying students enrolled in Power Engineering Technology. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. If an applicant from this program is not available, students enrolled in Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology or Environmental Monitoring and Assessment programs may be considered. Students will be automatically considered for this award. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. |
$1,500 | 02/13/2026 |
| The John Butler Memorial Award | Available to a second year student in the Culinary Arts program. Awarded on the basis academic achievement in the first year of studies as well as proof of the student exhibiting a strong interest in international cuisine and who is excited about the industry and the community. Students will be automatically considered for this award. No application is required. | Varies | 02/13/2026 |
| WBM Technologies LP International Student Bursary |
Available to International students enrolled in Bachelor of Applied Information Systems – Information Systems, Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology – Network Management, Digital Media and IT – IT Business Analyst, Digital Media and IT – IT System Administration, Computer Network Administrator, and Cybersecurity programs. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Students must complete the application to be considered for this award. |
$1,000.00 | 02/13/2026 |
| International Cooling Tower Inc. Bursary - Millwork & Carpentry |
Available to students enrolled in the Millwork and Carpentry program – Carpentry stream. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement in the first semester of the program. Students must complete the application to be considered for this award. |
$1,000.00 | 02/27/2026 |
| Guru Nanak Dev Ji Entrance Bursary |
Available to first-year international students entering any full-time coarse load in any program. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. |
$1,000.00 | 03/02/2026 |
| International Cooling Tower Inc. Bursary | Available to students enrolled in any period of the Carpenter and Industrial Mechanic apprenticeship programs. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. Students will only be considered during the period they were enrolled as a student. | $1000 | 06/12/2026 |
| Foodservices Consultants Society International Canadian Chapter Bursary |
Available to second year students enrolled in the Architectural Technology program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Students must submit an application to be considered for this award. |
$1,000.00 | 12/09/2025 |
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