About Conestoga College

Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. Established in 1967, Conestoga now serves approximately 16,500 full-time students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll and Brantford and is a provincial leader in apprenticeship training. Continuing education programs attract more than 38,000 enrolments each year.

Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs, and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees. Conestoga College operates a number of child care centres throughout Waterloo Region that offer quality early learning and care for children and function as lab schools for post-secondary college programs. The program of each child care centre is guided by the philosophy taught to the Early Childhood education students. It has been developed using a thoughtfully constructed curriculum design that draws upon evidence-based research in the fields of early learning and care. Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice.

Student Engagement (formerly known as Student Life) recognizes each student's potential to develop, both personally and professionally, while at college. Conestoga College's Co-Curricular Record (CCR) enhances student growth and development. The CCR is an official document, complementary to students’ academic transcript, which recognizes and records learning that student have achieved through approved co-curricular experiences at Conestoga College.

Doon (Kitchener) is Conestoga’s original and largest campus, located just off the 401 at the Homer Watson Blvd. interchange.

Conostego College Rankings

Conestoga College as per web metrics has a presence ranking of 4833, Impact rank of 3081, Openness & Excellence ranking of 6119 and 6084 respectively.

Conostego College Campus

Brantford
50 Wellington Street
Brantford, ON N3T 2L6
226-250-1772, ext. 7300

Cambridge - Downtown
150 Main Street, suite 402
Cambridge, ON N1R 6P9
519-623-4890

Cambridge - Fountain Street
850 Fountain Street South
Cambridge, ON N3H 0A8
519-748-5220

Guelph
460 Speedvale Ave. West
Guelph, ON N1H 0A8
519-824-9390

Ingersoll Skills Training Centre
420 Thomas Street
Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J7
519-485-5666

Kitchener - Doon
299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
519-748-5220

Kitchener - Downtown
49 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 6M7
519-748-5220

Stratford
130 Youngs Street
Stratford, ON N5A 1J7
519-271-5700

Waterloo
108 University Ave. East
Waterloo, ON N2J 2W2
519-885-0300

Conostego College Academic Divisions 

Schools

Schools of the University are:-

• Business and Hospitality
• Career and Academic Access
• Engineering and IT
• Liberal Studies
• Media and Design
• Health and Life Sciences and Community Services
• Language and Communications Studies
• Trades and Apprenticeship

Conostego College Departments

Some of the departments that this university has:-

• Design
• Medical
• General Arts and Science
• Management
• Business
• Digital Media
• Mechanical Technician - CNC

Top Programs in Conestoga College

Programs	Fees Per Annum
B.B.A International Business Management	$10,350
B.B.A Accounting, Audit and Information Technology	$10,350
Diploma in Business	$9,375
Diploma in Business Administration-Accounting	$9,375
Diploma in Business Administration-Marketing	$9,375

Conostego College Teaching Quality

The teachers educate students in very well planned manner so that the student doesn?t get confused in any way. Along with that the teaching style of the university is not monotonous the faculty keeps on trying new ways and technologies for teaching the students. Teachers are well qualified with the great level of knowledge..

Student Teacher Ratio

The faculty to student ratio is 1 faculty for 127 students. The faculty of the college has received a lot of faculty awards.

Advantages of Conostego College

1. Best public institution for polytechnic education in Canada: Conestoga College, Canada is one of the best community colleges in Canada offering world class polytechnic education with renowned and welcoming faculty members.

2. Apprenticeship programs: Conestoga College, Canada offers students various apprenticeship programs to help them build the skills that they would require for their careers. The courses are designed keeping in mind the changing trends of the job market.

3. Excellent alumni association: The Alumni Association of the college consists of nearly 40,000 enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate alumni. Various events and activities are conducted by this association on a regular basis.

4. Excellent facilities: The College offers students excellent facilities like a recreation center, book store, child care center, Learning Commons Center, ATS center, etc. The recreational center offers students with a variety of athletic programs to choose from. The center also provides event organizers and exhibitors the perfect space for their exhibitions and shows.

5. Scholarships and bursaries: The College offers numerous scholarships to students on the basis of merit or financial need. The Wendy Kudsia endowed ECE bursaries with a total value of $750 – $1,000 is one such example.

6. Increase in enrollment: Over the last five years, there has been nearly 42% increase in the percentage of students who have enrolled themselves for different courses.

7. High graduate employment rates: The career-based courses ensure immediate employment opportunities for graduate students after the completion of their courses. Furthermore, the college scores high in terms of student and employer satisfaction.

8. Cross-cultural perspectives: Conestoga College’s student population comprises almost 800 international students from over 53 countries in the world. This provides students with multiple opportunities to interact with students from different cultures and gain a multi-cultural perspective on different subjects.

9. Flexible courses: The Conestoga College, Canada provides students with multiple courses to choose from. Furthermore, the courses are designed to be flexible and students can choose to get double degrees or go in for multiple degrees as per their needs and interests. Furthermore, the college offers students bridging programs that they can complete in order to fulfill the course requirements.

10. A perfect blend of tradition and modernity: The Conestoga College, Canada provides students with a conducive learning environment surrounded by beautiful landscapes and architecture. At the same time, all the buildings of the college are well equipped and use state of the art technology. The college also provides students with fully equipped gymnasiums and fitness centers to help in their holistic development. In short, the Conestoga College, Canada offers an excellent blend of tradition and modernity which is an important feature in today’s times.

Conestoga College Financial Aid

Conestoga College provides its students with many types of financial aid, like scholarships, bursaries, and more. It also reserves some scholarships for international candidates only, thereby, providing them with an opportunity to study in Canada.

• Scholarships- Conestoga college offers entrance scholarships and graduating awards to students in order to provide them with financial assistance and recognize their academic performance.

Conestoga College Scholarships and Awards

Name of the Scholarship	Scholarship Amount (in CAD)
Alumni Association Welcome Home Award	200
Conestoga Athletic Entrance Award	NA
Conestoga Entrance Academic Grant	500-1000
Linamar Corporation Skilled Industrial Trades Scholarship	3110
Guelph Chamber of Commerce Millennium Award	1000
Weston Family Skilled Trades Scholarship	4000
International Students
Entrance Excellence Scholarship	1500
Continuing Canadian Education Scholarship	1000
Regional - Degree Entrance Scholarship	3000
Priority Program Scholarships	1000
Science and Technology Research Assistantships	10000
Other Awards and Grants
President's Honour List	Graduation with High Distinction
Graduation with Distinction	Conestoga Honour List

Famous Alumni’

• Honey J.23Nov {LTI & DynaM.}
• Vic Fedeli, advertising executive and Ontario politician
• Will Ferguson, Ontario politician and Cabinet member
• Barry Greenwald, whose 1975 student film Metamorphosis at Conestoga College won the Short Film Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. 
• Brenda Halloran, RN and Mayor of Waterloo
• Brenda Irving, CBC Television sports journalist
• Jonny Staub, radio and television personality
• Elizabeth Wettlaufer, serial killer

Conestoga College English Language Requirement for International Students

International students must prove their proficiency in English language by appearing in entrance exams for studying in Canada. They have to score a certain number of marks to meet the admission requirements of Conestoga college. The minimum marks that candidates are required to score to be eligible for Conestoga college admissions are given below.

Minimum Marks that Students Must Score in English Language Tests

Tests	Scores
TOEFL	88- Internet-Based, with no part less than 20
IELTS	6.5, with no band below 6.0
CAEL	70, with subset below 60
CanTEST	4.5, with no component score below 4.0
PTE	58
Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6	Band 6

Conestoga College Highlights 

Institution Type	Public
Number of Students	16,500
DLI Number	019376158572
Tuition Fee Range	$6,900 - $33,630
Application Cost	CAD 100
Average Cost of Attendance	CAD 14,962 per year
Tests Accepted	IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL, CanTEST
Minimum Test Scores Required	IELTS – 6.5 bands TOEFL (IBT) – 88
Student:Faculty Ratio	127:1
Scholarships for International students	Available

Conestoga College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs

Programs	Domestic Candidates	International Candidates
Degress (4-year program)	8297- 10121	15726- 17156
Advanced Diplomas (3-year program)	4357- 6375	13998 - 21491
Diplomas (2-year program)	2151- 7541	13998- 21491
Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs)	3203- 20974	7481- 22584
Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year)	1626- 17246	5497- 17731

Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs

Programs	Domestic Candidates	International Candidates
Degress (4-year program)	8297- 10121	15726- 17156
Advanced Diplomas (3-year program)	4357- 6375	13998 - 21491
Diplomas (2-year program)	2151- 7541	13998- 21491
Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs)	3203- 20974	7481- 22584
Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year)	1626- 17246	5497- 17731

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal