Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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The Conestoga College fees for international students cover tuition plus living costs. The figures below are a 2026 planning guide; confirm exact amounts on Conestoga's official Tuition & Fees Estimator before paying. INR values are approximate (around ₹61 per CAD 1) and shift with exchange rates.
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Certificate |
Approx. CAD 15,000 – 16,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹9.8L |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
Approx. CAD 16,000 – 21,500 |
₹9.8L – ₹13.1L |
|
Graduate Certificate |
Approx. CAD 15,000 – 20,600 |
₹9.2L – ₹12.6L |
|
Application Fee |
CAD 100 (one-time, via OCAS) |
₹6.1K |
|
Incidental / ancillary fees |
Approx. CAD 1,185 per year |
₹72K |
If you are comparing Conestoga College fees 2026 across programs, the popular international choices sit in the ranges below. All figures are indicative annual tuition for international students.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diploma in Practical Nursing |
Diploma |
Approx. CAD 15,000 – 16,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹9.8L |
|
Graduate Certificate in IT Business Analysis |
Graduate Certificate |
Approx. CAD 15,000 – 17,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹10.4L |
|
Bachelor of Engineering |
Bachelor's Degree |
Approx. CAD 18,000 – 21,500 |
₹11.0L – ₹13.1L |
|
Graduate Certificate in Global Hospitality Management |
Graduate Certificate |
Approx. CAD 15,000 – 18,000 |
₹9.2L – ₹11.0L |
Check the official Conestoga program page or Tuition & Fees Estimator for confirmed, program-specific fees.
Kitchener and the Waterloo Region carry moderate Canadian living costs, lower than central Toronto but typical for a mid-sized Ontario city. The estimates below are a monthly guide; accommodation figures are based on shared and one-bedroom rentals, and other categories are typical student estimates that vary by lifestyle.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (shared room / rent) |
CAD 750 – 1,425 |
₹46K – ₹87K |
|
Food and groceries |
CAD 300 – 450 |
₹18K – ₹27K |
|
Transport (GRT transit pass) |
CAD 90 – 120 |
₹5K – ₹7K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
CAD 100 – 200 |
₹6K – ₹12K |
|
Mobile and phone |
CAD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹4K |
|
Personal and leisure |
CAD 150 – 250 |
₹9K – ₹15K |
|
Estimated total |
CAD 1,300 – 1,600 |
₹79K – ₹98K |
International students at the Kitchener – Doon campus should budget roughly CAD 1,300–1,600 per month for living expenses, with accommodation as the biggest item, a shared private room averages around CAD 750 per month, while a one-bedroom apartment runs closer to CAD 1,425.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
A non-refundable CAD 100 fee is payable to apply via the OCAS / ontariocolleges.ca portal. |
|
Incidental fees |
Around CAD 1,185 per year, covering health insurance, prescription drug plan, technology, athletics, student ID, and student services. |
|
Annual fee increases |
Tuition is typically increased each year, so budget for a higher figure in years 2 and 3 of multi-year programs. |
|
Study permit & proof of funds |
A Canadian study permit is required, with application fees and proof-of-funds (including a GIC) paid at the visa stage. |
|
International payment |
International tuition payments are typically made through Flywire. |
|
Co-op fees |
Programs with co-op work terms may carry additional co-op fees. |
Conestoga tuition is charged per term, so the annual cost is split across two terms rather than paid upfront in full. International students typically pay tuition through Flywire ahead of each term and must confirm their offer of admission and pay the required deposit to secure a seat. Mandatory incidental fees, including health insurance, are added to tuition. Confirm payment deadlines through the Conestoga Student Financial Services pages.
Conestoga offers merit-based entrance scholarships and awards that can modestly reduce your cost. Awards are generally smaller than at some other Canadian institutions, so your net cost is usually close to the headline figure - Conestoga's value comes more from co-op, employability, and the Waterloo Region job market than from large tuition discounts.
| Programme | Headline Fee (CAD/yr) | With Scholarship | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diploma (e.g. Practical Nursing) |
CAD 15,500 |
Entrance scholarship up to CAD 1,000 |
from approx. CAD 14,500 (₹8.8L) |
|
Bachelor's (Engineering) |
CAD 20,000 |
Entrance scholarship up to CAD 1,000 |
from approx. CAD 19,000 (₹11.6L) |
|
Graduate Certificate (IT Business Analysis) |
CAD 16,000 |
Merit award varies |
varies (₹9.8L before award) |
Scholarship value depends on merit and is confirmed during admission. Applying early improves your chance of being considered for limited award funding.
A rough all-in estimate for year one, useful for early budgeting:
| Programme | Tuition (CAD) | + Living (approx. 11 months) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diploma (Practical Nursing) |
CAD 15,500 |
CAD 16,000 |
CAD 31,500 (approx. ₹19.2L) |
|
Bachelor's (Engineering) |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 16,000 |
CAD 36,000 (approx. ₹22.0L) |
|
Graduate Certificate (IT Business Analysis) |
CAD 16,000 |
CAD 16,000 |
CAD 32,000 (approx. ₹19.5L) |
Excludes visa, travel, and one-off setup costs; reduces slightly with a scholarship.
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