Is on-campus housing available at NAIT?

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Rashmi Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

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NAIT does not provide any on-campus housing facility to the students. Students are required to find housing by themselves.

On-Campus Accommodation

Students can opt to live in the residences of MacEwan University or the University of Alberta. The residence halls of these universities provide fully furnished rooms, studios, support services, free wireless internet, dining halls, grocery options, laundry facility, etc. The accommodation ranges between CAD 7,000 and CAD 9,000.

Off-Campus Accommodation

Students can also choose to live off-campus or in private accommodations near the university. International students are advised to book their r

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NAIT does not provide any on-campus housing facility to the students. Students are required to find housing by themselves.On-Campus AccommodationStudents can opt to live in the residences of MacEwan University or the University of Alberta. The residence halls of these universities provide fully furnished rooms, studios, support services, free wireless internet, dining halls, grocery options, laundry facility, etc. The accommodation ranges between CAD 7,000 and CAD 9,000.Off-Campus AccommodationStudents can also choose to live off-campus or in private accommodations near the university. International students are advised to book their rooms or apartments six months before starting the degree at the university.Please note that you must run a security check on any off-campus accommodation you choose. Also, you must prepare for the additional charges and facilities offered in off-campus housing. Since accommodations are offered on a contractual basis, it is recommended to do a thorough check before investing a huge amount in an unknown place.Living ExpensesThe living expenses for international students have been specified by the university as follows:<div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="311"><col width="290"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;">Living Expenses</th><th style="text-align: center;">Annual Cost (in CAD)</th></tr><tr><td>Books and Supplies</td><td>2,500</td></tr><tr><td>Transit Pass</td><td>350</td></tr><tr><td>Student Association Fee</td><td>260</td></tr><tr><td>Food</td><td>2,000</td></tr><tr><td>Clothing</td><td>400</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation</td><td>7,400</td></tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous Expenses</td><td>1,240</td></tr></tbody></table></div>Source: Northern Alberta Institute of TechnologyThe total NAIT and living costs may vary between CAD 32,290 and CAD 41,290 for international students. Aspirants must keep into account these and other miscellaneous costs along with the tuition fee while preparing their overall budget.Note: Living costs vary depending on students’ lifestyle choices. Additionally, housing and dining rates are subject to change with progressive years. To know the exact costs of on or off-campus accommodation, please check the university’s accommodations webpage.