โ† Back to all programs

College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) ยท Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada โ˜… 4.5
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Co-op / internship โœ“ Fee waiver โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
50.0409
Duration
2 year college diploma including an optional co-op
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
Fine and Performing Arts
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days

Program overview

A two year diploma in visual and brand design, covering typography, layout, branding systems, digital illustration, motion graphics, user interface design and portfolio development.

College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design carries the higher TOEFL writing requirement, which reflects how much of design work is written rationale and client presentation.

College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design is taught at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. NAIT is a PUBLIC polytechnic, which matters here: at a public institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design is a two year college diploma rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design also requires an Alberta attestation letter.

Applicants to College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design need Grade 12 or Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in every band, and tuition for College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design is recorded at CAD 22,050 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design. College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design lists three September entry windows, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$22,050โ‚น13,45,050
Living cost (est.)C$18,865
Application feeC$150
Total / yearC$40,915โ‚น24,95,815/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in every band; TOEFL iBT 83 with 23 in WRITING and 20 elsewhere; PTE Academic 58 with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 150 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design is a two year college diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer and NAIT awards none. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
58 overall
R 10L 10W 10S 10
TOEFL
83 iBT
R 20L 20W 23S 20
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Graphic Designer: agencies and in house teams
  • Brand Designer: consumer and corporate work
  • Motion Graphics Designer: video and digital media
  • UI Designer: digital product teams
  • Art Director: after several years experience
  • Freelance Designer: building a client base

Reality check: design studios hire on portfolio rather than on credentials, so treat every project as a portfolio piece and build a public body of work from your first term.

About Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.5
Established
1962
Reference No.
O18713200642

Not sure you'll get in?

Get a free, honest eligibility check for College Diploma - Digital Design, Visual Communication Design โ€” plus a shortlist of better-fit options if there are any.

C$22,050 tuition / yr
WhatsApp Apply now