Conestoga International Community College

PROFILE CONESTOGA INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

locationKanada

Ranked #1

Ranked #1 among Ontario colleges for employer satisfaction in multiple years, showing strong graduate readiness

Ranked #1 in Ontario

Apprenticeship training performance in several provincial evaluations

Established in 1967

Year of Establishment

Conestoga College is a public college in Ontario that provides career focused education and training for international students while offering programmes in applied arts, engineering, health sciences, business, and information technology. It offers practical learning supported by industry partnerships and provides strong pathways to employment through co operative education and hands on training. Students benefit from modern facilities, diverse campuses, and community support services tailored for international learners.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Conestoga College is recognised for its strong industry integration, high graduate employment outcomes, and advanced applied research centres supporting innovation in manufacturing, health, and digital technologies. It consistently performs well in employer satisfaction surveys and is known for its high quality apprenticeship and polytechnic programmes.

  1. High graduate employment rate across diploma and degree programmes
  2. Strong applied research funding performance within Canadian colleges
  3. Leading institution in Ontario for apprenticeship and skilled trades training

FACILITIES

Conestoga offers specialised labs, innovation centres, student hubs, and applied research facilities designed to support skills based learning and industry standard training. Its campuses provide modern classrooms, simulation centres, libraries, fitness areas, and dedicated services for international students.

  1. Applied research labs, Doon Campus
  2. Specialised culinary labs, Waterloo Campus
  3. Health sciences simulation centre, Kitchener Downtown Campus
  4. Trades and apprenticeship shops, Cambridge Reuter Campus
  5. Library and learning commons, Multiple Campuses
  6. Student success centre, Multiple Campuses

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all undergraduate programmes (degree level only):

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Audit and Information Technology
  2. Bachelor of Business Administration International Business Management
  3. Bachelor of Business Administration Supply Chain and Operations Management
  4. Bachelor of Computer Science Applied Computer Science
  5. Bachelor of Engineering Cyber Systems Engineering
  6. Bachelor of Engineering Electronic Systems Engineering
  7. Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Systems Engineering
  8. Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice
  9. Bachelor of Environmental Public Health
  10. Bachelor of Interior Design
  11. Bachelor of Public Relations
  12. Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development

List of all postgraduate programmes:

  1. Master of Applied Computer Science and Analytics
  2. Master of Applied Innovation
  3. Master of Management Digital Business
  4. Master of Management Supply Chain Management
  5. Master of Management Marketing Management

List of all other programmes (graduate certificates and diplomas):

  1. Global Business Management
  2. Supply Chain Management Global
  3. Project Management
  4. Strategic Marketing Communications
  5. Public Relations
  6. Data Analytics
  7. Cybersecurity
  8. Hospitality and Tourism Operations
  9. Health Care Administration
  10. Mobile Solutions Development
  11. Construction Project Management
  12. Food Processing Technologist

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

100 CAD

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

15,000 to 19,000 CAD per year

16,000 to 20,000 CAD per year

18,000 to 21,000 CAD per year

Living Cost

Approximately 1,200 to 1,800 CAD per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Conestoga Residence

Conestoga offers student residences at the Doon and Cambridge campuses providing furnished units with shared amenities. Residences support international students with secure living spaces and proximity to classes.

  1. Fully furnished suites
  2. Utilities included
  3. Shared kitchen and lounge
  4. Laundry facilities
  5. Price range 750 to 1,100 CAD per month
off-campus
Off Campus Housing Network

Students may rent private apartments or shared housing near Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, or Guelph. Off campus housing provides flexibility in price, location, and room type for international students.

  1. Options include shared apartments and private rooms
  2. Prices vary by area
  3. Average range 600 to 1,200 CAD per month
  4. Proximity to public transport
  5. Independent living arrangements