About Conestoga College
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is a public college in Ontario, founded in 1967. It is a member of Polytechnics Canada and offers diplomas, graduate certificates, four-year bachelor's degrees and apprenticeships.
Conestoga is known for practical, job-focused programmes in engineering technology, IT, business, health and the skilled trades. Its four-year degrees include Mechanical Systems Engineering (B.Eng.), Health Informatics and International Business Management.
- Founded
- 1967
- Type
- Public college
- Main campus
- Doon, Kitchener
- Other campuses
- Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford and more
- Member of
- Polytechnics Canada
All courses at Conestoga College (108)
Undergraduate (84)
Postgraduate (24)
Location: Waterloo, Canada
Waterloo, Canada
Conestoga's main campus is the Doon campus in Kitchener, with more campuses in Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford and other towns in south-western Ontario.
Kitchener and Waterloo form one of Canada's biggest technology hubs, sometimes called "Canada's Silicon Valley", and the area is about an hour's drive from Toronto.
For international students
Conestoga accepts international students, including students from Pakistan, for diplomas and graduate certificates. Intakes are usually in January, May and September. You will need your academic documents and an English test such as IELTS.
Canada caps the number of new study permits each year, and most applicants now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province along with their admission letter. The rules change often, so our team checks the latest requirements for your course before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is Conestoga a college or a university?
Conestoga is a public college (polytechnic). It offers diplomas, graduate certificates and some four-year bachelor's degrees.
Where is Conestoga College?
The main campus is in Kitchener, Ontario, with campuses in Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford and other nearby cities.
What are the Conestoga intakes?
Most programmes start in September, January or May. Check the course page for the exact months.
Can I get a post-graduation work permit after Conestoga?
Eligibility for a post-graduation work permit depends on the programme and on current Canadian rules, which changed in 2024. Ask us to check a specific programme before you apply.
Sources: conestogac.on.ca, en.wikipedia.org