Conestoga College - Kitchener - Downtown Campus

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Conestoga College - Kitchener - Downtown Campus

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

By:Canamgroup Team
Updated On: Jan 24,2023 04:55 PM IST

University Overview

Conestoga today delivers more than 200 career-focused programs, including Ontario’s only college-based accredited engineering degrees and, is one of Ontario’s fastest growing colleges, preparing students for the modern business world by providing them career-focused education, training, and applied research.

Established in 1967, Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and is growing big with campuses in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll, and Brantford.

With a focus on technology to enhance learning, it has labs equipped with the latest technology, project based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities to give an exposure of practicality along with theory to its students and prepare the students for the increasingly digital world.

An employer satisfaction rate of over 90 percent, the graduates of Conestoga have received accolades and awards continuously in local, provincial and international competitions. And with Conestoga being the only provides or polytechnic education in the region, their comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of all types of learners ensuring that individuals get the education they need for their chosen careers.

Kitchener - Downtown Campus
Conestoga’s new campus Kitchener - Downtown inside Market Square opened in January 2020, initially delivering business programming for approximately 1,000 students. Additional programming will be introduced in subsequent phases as the campus becomes more established.

CAD 11000

Living Cost

CAD 12000-23000

Undergraduate

CAD 13000-17000

Graduate

University Facts

Established in 1967

Programmes 38 Available

Total Students 45300+

Total Int. Students 3200+

Admission Requirement

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Conestoga College

International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Minimum IELTS Score

Undergraduate

6.5+

Graduate

Minimum TOEFL Score

80+

Undergraduate

88+

Graduate

Minimum PTE Score

53+

Undergraduate

58+

Graduate

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Approximate Tuition Fee Per Year

12000 - 23000 _{Per year}

Undergraduate(CAD)

13000 - 17000 _{Per year}

Graduate(CAD)

CAD14848Tuition Fee

CAD11000Living Cost

Comparison with other universities of similar tier

Features

Academic Counseling
Accomodation (On Campus)
Campus Security
Campus Shuttle
Career Support
Co-op Program
Financial Assistance
Health Insurance
Internet Services
Internship & on-the-job training
Library Services
Mental Health Services
Orientation for new students
Parking and Transit
Recruitment Services
Scholarships and Awards
Social and Cultural Events
Sports & Recreation Facilities
Student Club and Socities
Student Unions and Associations
Study & Work Permit
Tax Information (T2202A)
Work While Studying
Student Learning Centre

Students

The student services available at Conestoga College are exceptionally great and are designed exclusively to make students feel at home instantly and help them grow both personally and professionally.

Leader in polytechnic education
On Campus Housing
Conestoga also has several agreements with Ontario universities
Health and Wellness Facility
Open Houses and Fairs
Mental Health and Counseling
Student Pathway Planning
Multi Lingual Staff
Community Outreach Programs
Orientation Programs
Campus Tours
Study Assistance and Peer Mentorship
International Students Centre
Recreation Centre
ATS Centre

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Scholarships

International Student Scholarships

General eligibility criteria:

Students are eligible to receive one scholarship from these two categories:

Entrance scholarships
Regional scholarships

Entrance and regional scholarships are open to new students only (excluding 2nd Program Scholarship and English for Academic Studies to Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship)
Applicants will be ranked based on previous highest academic performance
Applicants must be full-time students
Please note: To be eligible for a scholarship, you must pay your deposit and fees in full by the due dates specified in your letter of acceptance.

Entrance Excellence Scholarship

$1,500 scholarships awarded each intake to students at the highest level of academic performance. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.

English for Academic Studies to Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship

$1,500 scholarships awarded each intake. Eligible applicants will be ranked on highest academic average in Level 4 of Conestoga’s English for Academic Studies program. Following the completion of the EAS program, students must be entering a degree, diploma or graduate certificate at Conestoga College and must be eligible to proceed.

2nd Program Scholarship

$1,500 scholarship awarded to students who have previously graduated from a Conestoga diploma, degree or graduate certificate program (excludes certificate (C) programs) and who apply to a second program within four months of completion. Students will be ranked on the highest academic average (GPA) from the previous program of study.

Regional - Degree Entrance Scholarship

$3,000 awarded to students beginning studies in the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.

Regional - Diploma Entrance Scholarship

$1,500 awarded to students beginning studies in the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.

Regional – Graduate Program Entrance Scholarship