Conestoga College Intakes and Deadlines

Conestoga runs three intakes a year - Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (May) and accepts international applications on a rolling basis through the OCAS / ontariocolleges.ca portal. Programs fill as seats are taken, so applying early is the single best way to secure a place and leave time for study-permit processing.

Conestoga College Fees

For the most accurate and updated fee details, please refer to the official Conestoga College tuition pages and fee estimator. The figures below are indicative annual tuition for international students for the 2026 intake and vary by program and credential level. At Conestoga, two academic terms generally equal one academic year for certificate, diploma, and degree programs.

Confirm the exact fee for your specific program on the official Conestoga tuition & fees estimator, as fees vary by program.

Conestoga College Programmes

Conestoga offers more than 250 full-time programs across nine academic schools, spanning certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and graduate certificates:

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  Bachelor's Degrees around 15 degrees including Ontario's first college-based accredited engineering degrees, plus business, computing, construction management, and nursing.
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  Advanced Diplomas & Diplomas (2–3 years) career-focused programs in engineering technology, business, health, and applied computing.
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  Graduate Certificates (1 year, some 2 years) post-credential programs such as IT Business Analysis, Global Hospitality Management, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics.
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  Ontario College Certificates shorter one-year credentials for fast entry into the workforce.
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  Trades & Apprenticeship a provincial leader in apprenticeship training across skilled trades.
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  Academic Schools Applied Computer Science & IT; Business; Community Services; Creative Industries; Engineering & Technology; Health & Life Sciences; Hospitality & Culinary Arts; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Trades & Apprenticeship.

Conestoga College International Students Criteria

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  Academic requirement (undergraduate): A higher secondary certificate (Class 12), typically with around 65–75% depending on the program.
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  Academic requirement (graduate certificate): A relevant diploma or degree; some programs (e.g. Business Analytics) accept a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in place of formal academic requirements.
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  English proficiency (diploma/certificate level): IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no skill below 20), PTE 53, or Duolingo 110.
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  English proficiency (degree / graduate certificate level): IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no skill below 22), PTE 58, or Duolingo 120. (Conestoga also recognises the new 1–6 TOEFL scale effective January 2026.)
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  Program-specific requirements: Some programs require higher English scores, prerequisite subjects, a portfolio, or a resume, always check your program page.
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  Supporting documents: Official academic transcripts, English-proficiency scores, a Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letters of Recommendation, passport, and proof of funds.
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  Application & fee: Apply through the OCAS / ontariocolleges.ca portal with a non-refundable CAD 100 application fee; international tuition payments are typically made via Flywire.
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  Study permit: After receiving and confirming an offer, apply for a Canadian study permit and arrange mandatory health coverage.

Conestoga College Scholarships

Conestoga offers merit-based entrance scholarships and awards to support international students across its diploma, degree, and certificate programs. Awards are generally modest but help offset year-one tuition, and the college directs significant funding to student awards each year.

1. International Entrance Scholarships

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  Merit-based awards for incoming international students across programs.
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  Typically valued up to around CAD 1,000.
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  Assessed on academic performance; applied toward tuition.

2. Entrance Awards & Bursaries

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  A range of entrance awards and need-based bursaries for eligible students.
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  Some are awarded automatically on admission; others require a separate application.

3. Continuing Student Awards

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  Awards recognising strong academic performance for returning students.
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  Based on results in the previous year of study.