Conestoga College is a polytechnic institution established in 1967 with campuses and training centres across Ontario.
Conestoga College was established in 1967 and now serves more than 20,000 registered students. 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. The main address is 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4M4, Canada.
Conestoga serves students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll, Brantford and Milton. The Stratford campus is located at 60 Erie Street, Stratford, ON N5A 2M4, and its history there began in 1969 as an Adult Education Centre. Listed facilities include a Medical Clinic, locker rentals, Conestoga residence, off-campus housing and the Student Success Portal.
The college delivers more than 250 career-focused programs, including 25 degree programs and 70 co-op programs. It offers Ontario's first college-based, accredited engineering degrees. 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, and 7,197 students were engaged in applied research projects. Its applied research activities support student learning and help area businesses grow, innovate and improve their productivity. Admission routes include ontariocolleges.ca for full-time Canadian and international applicants, pathways for internationally trained immigrants, merit-based offers using mid-term and Grade 11 marks, and apprenticeship registration.