Conestoga College is a Kitchener, Ontario, polytechnic offering career-focused education, training and applied research programs.
Conestoga College is located at 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1967, it now serves more than 20,000 registered students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll, Brantford and Milton. The college describes itself as a leader in polytechnic education, delivering career-focused education, training and applied research programs. It is a member institution of Polytechnics Canada.
Conestoga delivers more than 250 career-focused programs, including 25 degree programs and 70 co-op programs. According to the college, 87% of graduates are employed within six months of program completion. The college reports $4.Its Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician programs were recently accredited by EQual.
Conestoga is described as one of the country's top research colleges. Its applied research activities support student learning and help area businesses grow, innovate and improve their productivity. The college reports 7,197 students engaged in applied research projects.
The Guelph campus, a staple in the community since 1970, is located in the northwest end of the city at 460 Speedvale Ave. West, Guelph, ON N1H 0A8. Guelph General Hospital, in partnership with Conestoga, opened a Diagnostic Imaging Centre on campus. Listed facilities and services include Conestoga residence, off-campus housing, a Medical Clinic, locker rentals and the Student Success Portal.
Applicants can apply through ontariocolleges.ca as full-time Canadian or full-time international applicants. Other admission routes include internationally trained immigrants (newcomers to Canada), apprenticeship (trade school) and Continuing Education registration.