[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).

NAIT is one of the largest apprenticeship trainers in Canada offering 31 registered trades programs.

Ooks team sports include badminton, basketball, curling, ice hockey, soccer, and volleyball.

NAITSA is responsible for running the Nest Taphouse Grill, The NAIT Nugget (campus newspaper), campus events, the student health and dental plan, U-Pass and various other services aimed at enhancing student life.

Techlifetoday has published exclusively online since November 2018[15] and has earned numerous industry awards.

[16] NAIT's credit programs are organized into seven academic schools and Corporate & Continuing Education.