Conestoga College

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Conestoga College

Conestoga College is one of Ontario’s largest polytechnics, with campuses in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford and Milton. It is known for career-focused degrees, diplomas and graduate certificates with co-op options and strong employer partnerships.

Application Fee (International): CAD $100 | Tuition Deposit: CAD $2,500 (non-refundable; due 30 days from acceptance)

Programs below are those Conestoga lists for international students (October 2026). Applications are accepted until each program is full, so availability changes often.

Bachelor’s degree programs

Bachelor of Animation
Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours)
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) – Architecture – Project and Facility Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Accounting, Audit and Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – International Business Management
Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Data Analytics
Bachelor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Honours)
Bachelor of Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering – Building Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering – Electronic Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering – Power Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Policing

Ontario College Graduate Certificate (Postgraduate) programs

Advanced CNC Manufacturing
Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Optional Co-op)
Construction Management (Optional Co-op)
Cybersecurity Response Planning (Optional Co-op)
Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses
Environmental Control – Applied Engineering and Geoscience (Optional Co-op)
Financial Technology
Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op)
Infection Prevention and Control
Information Technology Project Management
Management in Community Services
Mental Health, Addiction and Substance Use
Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
Professional Accounting Practice
Robotics and Industrial Automation (Optional Co-op)
Social Media Marketing
Supply Chain Management – Global
Virtual Reality Production
Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs (3 years)

Architecture – Construction Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
Business Administration – Accounting
Business Administration – Financial Planning
Business Administration – Management
Business Administration – Marketing
Civil Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
Computer Programming and Analysis (Optional Co-op)
Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
Energy Systems Engineering Technology – Electrical (Optional Co-op)
Graphic Design
Massage Therapy
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Analysis (Optional Co-op)
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Robotics and Automation (Optional Co-op)
Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

Ontario College Diploma programs (2 years)

Advertising and Marketing Communications
Animation
Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Optional Co-op)
Biotechnology Technician
Biotechnology Technician Fast Track
Broadcast – Radio
Business
Business – Accounting
Business – Finance
Business – Human Resources
Business – Insurance (Optional Co-op)
Business – Marketing
Business – Supply Chain and Operations for Commercial Trucking
Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Optional Co-op)
Civil Engineering Technician (Optional Co-op)
Community and Justice Services
Computer Programming
Computer Systems Technician – Information Technology Infrastructure and Services (Optional Co-op)
Culinary Management (Co-op)
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Fast Track (ECE)
Educational Support
Educational Support Fast Track
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial (Optional Co-op)
Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance (Optional Co-op)
Esthetician
Fitness and Health Promotion
Game – Art
Game – Design
Health Office Administration
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Interior Decorating
Journalism
Mechanical Engineering Technician – Automated Manufacturing (Optional Co-op)
Mechanical Technician – General Machinist (Optional Co-op)
Mechanical Technician – Tool and Die/Tool Maker (Optional Co-op)
Motive Power Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op)
Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
Payroll and Bookkeeping (Optional Co-op)
Pharmacy Technician
Plumbing Technician
Practical Nursing
Protection, Security and Investigation
Recreation and Sport Administration
Social Service Worker
Software Engineering Technician
Veterinary Technician
Visual Merchandising Arts
Welding and Fabrication Technician
Welding Engineering Technician – Robotics (Optional Co-op)
Woodworking Technician (Optional Co-op)

Ontario College Certificate programs (1 year)

Animation and Game Fundamentals
Baking and Pastry Arts
Bookkeeping
Business Fundamentals
Community Pharmacy Assistant
Construction Techniques – Brick and Stone
Construction Techniques (Carpentry)
Construction Techniques (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding)
Construction Techniques (Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical, and Carpentry)
Construction Techniques (Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry)
Culinary Skills (Co-op)
Design Foundations
Electrical Techniques
General Arts and Science – English Language Studies
General Arts and Science – One Year
Human Services Foundation
Mechanical Techniques – Gas and Sheet Metal
Mechanical Techniques – Industrial Millwright
Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
Media Foundations
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Medical Office Practices
Motive Power Techniques – Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
Network Technical Support
Office Administration – General
Personal Support Worker – International
Pet Grooming
Power Engineering Techniques – 4th Class
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
Veterinary Assistant
Welding Techniques

Admission requirements

Certificate, diploma, advanced diploma & degree programs: HSC (Grade 12) or equivalent, plus any program-specific subjects (e.g. Math or Science for technology and engineering programs).
Graduate certificate programs: A recognized degree or diploma; some programs require a related field.
After paying the deposit, Conestoga requests your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit.

English language requirements

Test Type	Diploma & Certificate	Degree & Graduate Certificate
IELTS Academic	6.0 (no band below 5.5)	6.5 (no band below 6.0)
PTE Academic	53	58
Duolingo (DET)	110 (not accepted for some programs, e.g. Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician)	120
TOEFL iBT – new 1–6 scale (from Jan 2026)	4.5	5.0
TOEFL iBT – 0–120 scale	80 (no skill below 20)	88 (no skill below 22)
CAEL	70 (Writing 60; no sub-test below 30)	70 (no sub-test below 60)

Some IT and engineering programs require higher scores. Students who don’t meet the requirement can start with General Arts and Science – English Language Studies. Requirements as of October 2026 and subject to change.

Intakes

Winter 2027: Classes start January 11, 2027.
Spring 2027: Classes start May 10, 2027.
Fall 2027: September 2027.
There is no fixed deadline – applications close when each program is full, so apply early.

Study at Conestoga with WEMS

Interested in Conestoga? Start with a Profile & Strategic Assessment. A WEMS counsellor will review your academics, English score and budget, and tell you honestly whether Conestoga and your chosen program are the right fit. Your full cost is set at that first assessment: zero hidden fees, guaranteed.