Conestoga College

Conestoga College has been consistently ranked among the best Ontario’s Colleges for graduate employment as well as student, graduate and employer satisfaction. Over 230 Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Post-Graduate programs, with many co-op options are available for international students. According to a student review over an unofficial source, Conestoga College is an excellent choice for international students seeking quality education in Canada. The teachers at the college are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects and make sure that students understand their subjects.A thing that sets Conestoga College apart from other institutes is the level of support provided to international studentsThe most significant benefit of studying at Conestoga College is the emphasis on preparing students for the work-forceThe college provides a range of programs that provide practical, hands-on experience in real-world settingsAlso Check: Conestoga College Reviews

Yes, Conestoga College offers scholarships to international students. International students at Conestoga College are eligible to receive one scholarship from the two categories: Entrance Scholarships and Regional Scholarships.Entrance Scholarships: CAD 1,500 scholarship is awarded in each intake to students at the highest level of academic performance. The applicants are ranked on the basis of past academic performance (the highest academic average) and awards shall be distributed across all countries of originRegional Scholarships: Diploma students / degree students / graduate programme scholarships are offered to students starting their studies at Conestoga College. The scholarship award amount is CAD 1,500 - CAD 3,000Eligibility for the above-mentioned Scholarships Regional and Entrance Scholarships are open to new students onlyThe applicants are ranked based on the previous the highest academic performanceThe applicants must be full-time students in order to receive any of these scholarshipsAlso Read: Top Canada Scholarships for Indian Students 

Conestoga College fees for international students can be checked from the table given below:Programs2023-24 Tuition Fee Estimate2024-25 Tuition Fee EstimateDiploma / Certificate (Excluding Practical Nursing Diploma program)CAD 14,163 (Around INR 8 lakh)CAD 14,588 (Around INR 9 lakh)Graduate (Post-Graduate)CAD 15,383 (Above INR 9 lakh)CAD 15,844 (Around INR 10 lakh)Degree programs (including Practical Nursing Diploma programs)CAD 15,496 (Above INR 9 lakh)CAD 15,961 (Around INR 10 lakh)An estimate of the tuition fees for Indian students is given below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesUG Diploma (74 courses)INR 8 L - 12 LPG Certificate (42 courses)INR 9 L - 14 LUG certificate (3 courses)INR 8 LBE / BTech (6 courses)INR 9 LOthers UG (2 courses)INR 9 LBBA (3 courses)INR 9 LPG Diploma (2 courses)INR 8 L - 9 LBDes (1 course)INR 9 LBJMC (1 course)INR 9 LB.Arch (1 course)INR 9 LB.Ed(1 course)INR 9 LBSc (2 courses)INR 9 L

One of the admission requirements to study at Conestoga College is meeting the English language requirements. International students can submit IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores as proof of English language proficiency. Also, note that Conestoga College will accept Duolingo test score as a proof of English proficiency for the Fall 2024 intake. However, from Jan 2025, Duolingo test shall not be accepted. Check the minimum scores required in ELP tests from the table given below:Diploma / Certificate Programs Degree Programs Graduate Certificate Programs IELTS – 6.0, with no band less than 5.5 IELTS – 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 IELTS – 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 TOEFL - 80TOEFL - 88TOEFL - 88PTE – 53-57PTE – 58-60PTE – 58-60Some courses may have higher ELP requirements. So, check the details from the official website of the university. 

According to various unofficial sources, Conestoga College acceptance rate is around 85%. This means it is easy to get into Conestoga College. So, to have a higher chance of getting admission to this college, the applicants must aim to meet the application and entry requirements. The entry requirements would include the admission requirements as well as English language proficiency requirements. Some of the documents required to apply to this college include:  Certificate / Diplomas and Degrees (Secondary): Intermediate Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Pre-University Certificate Statement of Marks / Study transcriptsGraduate Certificates (Post-Secondary): Diploma / Degree Certificate / mark sheets / study transcripts