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Conestoga College

Ontario, Canada

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About the School

Conestoga College is one of Ontario, Canada's top public polytechnic schools. With eight campuses across Ontario, Conestoga College provides career-ready education that gets students ready for the labor market today. The institution has been around since 1967 and offers more than 250 full-time programs in areas like business, engineering technology, health sciences, computer technology, hospitality, and design. Students have a wide range of options, whether they want to get diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, or bachelor's degrees. Many of these programs also offer co-op or internship possibilities.

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Campus Life

Conestoga College has multiple campuses in Ontario, including Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Brantford, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll, and Milton. Each site has modern classrooms, labs, and student support services that are meant to help students learn better. Students can get help with their studies, their careers, and their health and well-being from places like academic support centers, career services, and recreational areas.

In Ontario, students can enjoy a wide range of activities, from a mix of city convenience and cultural experiences to quieter parks and cool shopping areas.

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Student Life

Conestoga College has many clubs, cultural groups, and leadership activities students can participate in. This enables students to connect with different people from around the world. There are also networking events, workshops, and activities that help students build skills for life and work. Support services—including tutoring, mentoring, and counseling—help students stay on track. International students also benefit from orientation programs, social events, and dedicated support teams that assist with adapting to life in Canada and navigating college resources.

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Housing

Conestoga College offers a variety of housing choices for international students during their studies. On-campus residence and off-campus housing both provide fully furnished living spaces with inclusive utilities and secure access, helping students focus on their studies in a safe environment. For added cultural immersion, students can join Conestoga’s homestay program, living with local families and receiving meals and support. Beyond college-linked options, some students also explore rental apartments and shared accommodations near campus, with housing resources and search support available to assist planning before arrival.

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Costs

Annual Tuition Fees starting from:

Tuition Fees

$ 15,000

Degrees and Majors

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: Advanced specialized training designed to equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and practical expertise in Advanced CNC Manufacturing.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: Advanced specialized training designed to equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and practical expertise in Advanced Video Content Creation.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A comprehensive program designed to develop leadership, core strategy, and operational skills in Agri-Business Management.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Creative Industries (Animation).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Film & Media Studies, Creative Industries (Broadcasting Performance and Digital Media).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A comprehensive program designed to develop leadership, core strategy, and operational skills in Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science (Computer Application Security (Optional co-op)).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science (Computer Programming and Analysis (Optional Co-op)) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Computer Systems Technician - Information Technology Infrastructure and Services (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Trades / Vocational (Construction Techniques (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding)).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Trades / Vocational (Construction Techniques (Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry)).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Trades / Vocational (Construction Techniques (Welding, HVAC, Plumbung and Masonry )).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science (Cybersecurity Response Planning (Optional Co-op)) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Engineering and Technology (Embedded Systems Development (Optional Co-op)) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Health / Medicine / Pharmaceutical (Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Environmental Control - Applied Engineering and Geoscience (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary Arts (Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science (IT Innovation and Design (Optional Co-op)) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Animation (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Trades / Vocational (Mechanical Techniques - Precision Machining and Tooling).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science (Mobile Solutions Development (Optional Co-op)) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Health / Medicine / Pharmaceutical (Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: Advanced specialized training designed to equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and practical expertise in Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Health / Medicine / Pharmaceutical (Pre-Health Sciences Pathways to Certificates and Diplomas).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Sciences (Reporting Systems and Database Development).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Engineering and Technology (Robotics and Industrial Automation (Optional Co-op)) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 2

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: A specialized academic program focused on developing practical knowledge and career-ready skills in the field of Information Technology / Computer Sciences (Web Development and Internet Applications Fundamentals).

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION AVAILABLE
Yes
ILSC LEVEL^*
Advanced 1

Note: An intensive technical curriculum providing advanced hands-on technical skills and foundational expertise in Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection (Optional Co-op) with practical co-op work experience.

^*Students must show they meet the English language requirement for their program by submitting one of the approved test scores listed.

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