Algonquin College
Algonquin College
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Foundation Year: 1967
Type: Public
Tuition Fees: $16,200 – $22,000 CAD per year
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology was founded in 1967 in Ottawa, Ontario. The College is public and has three campuses in the city. Today it provides education for bachelor's degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It is worth mentioning, that Algonquin College is ranked among the best research colleges in Canada and is often named among top Canada's innovation leaders.
The name of the Algonquin College comes from the name of the First Nations people who lived in this area before. Three of its campuses were renovated and expanded a couple of years ago. A new and innovative DARE District and Library were built at the Ottawa Campus.
The College sees its mission in the transformation of students` hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin describes itself as a global leader in personalized, digitally connected, experiential learning and its core values are Caring, Learning, Integrity, and Respect.
Algonquin College is proud of its network of valuable research and academic partnerships with Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, Ottawa Hospital, Shopify, and many others. The institution is affiliated with the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association, Colleges and Institutes Canada, Universities Canada, the Canadian Bureau for International Education, Polytechnics Canada.
International partners of the Algonquin College are Manav Rachna International University (India), Algonquin College (Kuwait), Hotelski Education Centre, Hotel Residence, Hotel Education Centar (Montenegro), Ningbo Polytechnic (China), Canadian Leaders in International Consultancy (Iraq), and Kenyan Education for Employment Program (Kenya).
The number of full-time students is close to 20,000, and the number of continuing education students is 25,762. More than 4,000 international students come to Algonquin from different countries of the world such as India, China, Kuwait, Kenya, Dominica, St. Lucia, and Montenegro.
The structure of the Algonquin College consists of schools and institutes that can satisfy all the academic and research goals of students. The Faculty of Arts, Media and Design is represented by the School of Media and Design, the Career Academic Access Centre and the General Arts and Science, The Faculty of Health, Public Safety, and Community Studies has the School of Health and Community Studies and the Police and Public Safety Institute. The School of Advanced Technology and the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence belong to the Faculty of Technology and Trades. Other Algonquin College departments include the School of Business, the Centre for Continuing and Online Learning, the Heritage Institute, and the School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Algonquin has more than 350 well-tailored college programs to offer its students, among which there are College Certificate programs, Ontario College Certificate programs, Ontario College Diploma programs, Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs, Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs, Bachelor’s Degree and Collaborative Degree programs.
Today the College provides Bachelor Degree Programs in a wide range of academic fields: Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design (Honours), Bachelor of Building Science (Honours), Bachelor of Technology Business Systems Development (Honours), Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours), Bachelor of Technology Digital Health (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce in e-Business Supply Chain Management (Honours), Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours), Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours), Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication (Honours) and Bachelor of Automation and Robotics (Honours).
The Algonquin College is proud of its six Collaborative Degree programs with the best universities of Canada: Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Resource Management, Bachelor of Information Technology in Interactive Multimedia and Design, Bachelor of Information Technology in Photonics and Laser Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Technology - all of these programs are taught in collaboration with Carleton University, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing program - with the University of Ottawa.
The institution, being popular among the local and international students, has conducted internal research on the most competitive Algonquin programs that demand early application. These are the programs in Building Automation System Operations, Community and Justice Services, Paralegal, Applied Museum Studies, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, General Arts and Science – Aviation Management, Pre-Animation and Illustration, and Pre-Trades, Powerline Technician, Pre-Service Fire Fighter Education and Training, Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Paramedic, Medical Radiation Technology, Practical Nursing, Pre-Health Sciences Pathways to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees, Massage Therapy, Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Technician.
Algonquin College is known all over Canada for its applied research projects in the spheres of Biotechnology (proteomics, genetics, agriculture), Environment (water monitoring/testing/treatment, Geographical Information Systems, forestry), Energy (wind, solar, SmartGrid, conservation), Manufacturing (mechanical, electrical, photonics), Health and community (education, medical devices, health care administration, massage), Design and Media (user experience design, community journalism, social media for business), Business (marketing, planning), Construction and Building Sciences (advanced construction, structural components), Public Security (emergency notification, safety), Information and Communications Technologies (wireless, photonics, computer studies) and Culinary (product development). The college is very proud of its funding partners like the Academic Health Council, Canadian Institute for Photonic Innovation, Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation, CORAL CEA, FedDev, and other industrial partners
Algonquin College sees the comfort of students as one of its main priorities, that is why it offers a wide range of Student Support Services that include the Welcome Centre, Peer Tutoring, Student Learning Centre, AC Hub, Centre for Accessible Learning, Counseling Services, Health Services, Co-Curricular Record, Employment Support Centre, Library, Mamidosewin Centre, Ombudsperson, Project Lighthouse, Spiritual Centre, Test Centre, and Umbrella Project.
Admission Requirements to Algonquin vary depending on the country of the incoming student. The online application option is available. Also, it is worth mentioning, that during COVID-19, the College is accepting TOEFL Online and IELTS Indicator for admissions into all academic programs.
Algonquin College offers its students a wide range of accommodation options that include residence, homestay or places to rent. Students who have classes at Ottawa Campus are advised to choose their residence on campus. It houses 1,050 students in 525 two-bedroom suites and guarantees 24-hour security and controlled access. Meal plans are mandatory for first-year residents and the total cost is $7,390 CAD plus $3,200 CAD for a meal plan per eight months. The homestay program is also available and a placement fee of $250 CAD must be paid at the time of application.
Estimated fees for international students are $16,200 – $22,000 CAD per year and include Tuition Fees, Health Insurance, a bus pass and Student Access Fees.
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International Experience Club
