Bachelor's
Conestoga Degree Entrance Scholarship
CAD 1,500 - 2,500 (automatic)
Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
Waterloo, Canada
"Ontario's fast-growing polytechnic with co-op diplomas, degrees and graduate certificates"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
About Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning was founded in 1967 and is based in Kitchener, Ontario. It is a public polytechnic with about 26,000 registered students, over 300 career-focused programmes and 70+ co-op programmes, and it runs Ontario's only college-based accredited engineering degrees. Campuses are spread across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, Brantford, Ingersoll and Stratford. The Waterloo campus teaches programmes from culinary management to IT infrastructure, close to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier and the region's tech employers.
Rankings & Recognition
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Accreditations & Memberships
Polytechnics Canada
Colleges Ontario
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Designated Learning Institution
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1967
Founded
About 26,000
Registered Students
8,000+ from 80+ countries
International
70+
Co-op Programmes
Waterloo tech region
Location
Popular Programs
Culinary Management
IT Infrastructure Services
Business
Hospitality Management
Information Technology Network Security
Application Details
Application Fee
CAD 100
Tuition Deposit
CAD 2,500 (non-refundable)
Admission
Rolling, first come
Diploma English
IELTS 6.0 (bands 5.5)
Degree / Grad Cert English
IELTS 6.5 (bands 6.0)
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (Diploma)
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6.0 (no band < 5.5) |
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IELTS Academic (Degree / Grad Cert)
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6.5 (no band < 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT (Diploma / Degree)
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80 / 88 (or 4.5 / 5 new) |
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PTE Academic (Diploma / Degree)
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53 / 58 |
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Duolingo (Diploma / Degree)
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110 / 120 |
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CAEL
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70 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
PGWP: degrees + listed fields
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
CAD 100
Avg Scholarship
CAD 1,500 - 2,500 (degree)
Career Outcomes
PGWP (degrees + listed fields)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Programmes — 300+
Grad Employment — 87% within 6 months
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Waterloo campus: 108 University Ave East, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W2. The Waterloo campus teaches programmes from culinary management to IT infrastructure, close to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier and the region's tech employers.
Campus Details
Waterloo
campus
108
University Ave East
Waterloo
ON
N2J 2W2
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Doon residence or local rentals; approx. CAD 15
500 living/yr
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
International Students
8,000+
Countries
80+
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (Intl, 1st year)
Approx. CAD 14,588 - 16,933
Tuition Deposit
CAD 2,500
Living Costs
Approx. CAD 15,500 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Work rights
24 hrs/week off-campus
Intakes & Deadlines
Conestoga admits international students in September, January and May (not every programme every term). Admission is rolling and first-come, first-served; popular programmes close when full, so apply 6-9 months ahead.
Scholarships at Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with English and subject prerequisites (Maths for engineering/IT), IELTS 6.0 for diplomas, 6.5 for degrees.
Postgraduate
3- or 4-year bachelor's for Graduate Certificates, IELTS 6.5 (no band < 6.0) or PTE 58.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Diploma)
6.0 (no band < 5.5)IELTS Academic (Degree / Grad Cert)
6.5 (no band < 6.0)TOEFL iBT (Diploma / Degree)
80 / 88 (or 4.5 / 5 new)PTE Academic (Diploma / Degree)
Duolingo (Diploma / Degree)
CAEL
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on conestogac.on.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the CAD 2,500 tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Waterloo campus: 108 University Ave East, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W2. The Waterloo campus teaches programmes from culinary management to IT infrastructure, close to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier and the region's tech employers.
Diploma
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Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
📍 Waterloo
Diploma
Culinary Management
Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
📍 Waterloo
Graduate Certificate
2
Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
📍 Waterloo
Graduate Certificate
IT Infrastructure Services
Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
📍 Waterloo
Graduate Certificate
Information Technology Network Security
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