Conestoga College
Conestoga College
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Foundation Year: 1967
Type: Public
Tuition Fees: 12,500 CAD to 14,000 CAD per year
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning began its history in 1967 in Kitchener, Ontario. Today the institution is one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and is known as the best provider of polytechnic education across the region. Recent Conestoga College statistics show that the number of its registered students is close to 23,000, part-time enrollments exceed 30,000. Much attention is paid to a hands-on learning experience, that is why the approximate number of apprenticeship seats is 3,500.
Conestoga College and its community play an important role in the economic and business life of the Ontario province. Many of its students and staff are involved in applied research projects, that bring innovation and technological advances into production, education and business. The College is funded from NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR. Conestoga graduates are known to bring $ 2.5 billion to the local economy each year. According to the 2017-2018 survey results, 90% of its graduates were employed within half a year after graduation.
The institution is proud of its wide network of partnerships with other colleges, universities and companies across Canada. Conestoga College has launched the Program Advisory Committees, which unite business and community leaders who are ready to advise and develop College`s programs. With their expertise, all study plans at Conestoga are enriched with real-life experience, practical vision, and most importantly, up-to-date analysis of the situation in a particular industry and field of study. Students get relevant skills and contacts, that prepare them best for the challenges of the dynamic modern business world.
The advantages of Conestoga College include a wide range of career-focused educational programs, an active learning approach, multiple pathway opportunities with the best post-secondary institutions across Canada, and inspiring applied research projects. Conestoga offers one of the largest choices in degree programs in Ontario. Among its 200 programs, there are Full-time and Accelerated programs, Co-ops and Apprenticeships, FAST and Graduate Certificate programs, Open and Second Career programs. Their duration varies from one to four years. Up to 50% of the local population used Conestoga educational services at least once.
The areas of study, available at Conestoga correspond to the names of its schools: School of Business, School of Applied Computer Science and Information Technology, School of Creative Industries, School of Community Services, School of Engineering and Technology, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Health and Life Sciences, School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, School of Trades and Apprenticeship and School of Workforce Development. The majority of these schools offer Full-time and Part-time programs, Co-ops, and Degree programs.
Bachelor Degree programs at Conestoga College are available in the fields of Community Services, Creative Industries, Business, Engineering and Technology, Health and Life Sciences, Applied Computer Science, and Information Technology. It is worth mentioning, that many of the courses offer Co-op work term opportunities, credit transfer, and diploma-to-degree pathways. Another unique option, available at Conestoga is Academic Upgrading programs, that are free, flexible, and allow distance learning.
Conestoga College is proud of its partnership with leading Canadian universities like McMaster University, University of Windsor, Wilfrid Laurier University, and others. Pathway programs offer a choice of Certificate-to-diploma, Diploma-to-diploma, Diploma-to-degree, and Graduate certificate options. Students, who have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree program can apply for a Master’s Degree program in many universities in the world. Conestoga Career Center also provides personalized support to its students, graduates, and their potential employers for free.
International students are offered a well-tailored English for Academic Purposes program that is available in four different levels of preparation. Newcomers have to pass a preliminary English test or show their IELTS/TOEFL certificates. Based on these results, they are assigned to a particular level of English for Academic Purposes course. To join this program, international students must reach the age of 18.
Conestoga College has an International Admission office that is ready to assist incoming students in all the necessary for application and admission services. The international application is available online, the same as the list of Conestoga programs open for students from abroad. 100 CAD Application Fee can be paid via online service Flywire. Special orientation panels and sessions are also available for international students.
Students of Conestoga College are offered a wide range of Housing options that include on-campus and off-campus living, Homestay programs, and temporary accommodations. Kitchener and Doon/Cambridge Residences are available for on-campus living, but the number of places is limited and they are available only to full-time students. Many off-campus safe and comfortable rentals are available in the region too. In partnership with Canada Homestay Network, Conestoga College can also provide homestay programs to those students who prefer living with a Canadian family. Conestoga College also offers a lot of campus life services: sport, transportation, food, parking, and security.
Tuition Fees vary depending on a chosen program, its duration, and the year of study. The average tuition fees are from 10,350 CAD to 17,800 CAD per year. International students must also pay a 1,500 CAD mandatory, non-refundable tuition deposit.
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