Conestoga is a polytechnic college in Ontario, established in 1967, offering career-focused education, training and applied research across multiple campuses.
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education, delivering career-focused education, training and applied research programs. It is a member institution of Polytechnics Canada and works with industry and community partners. The college's main address is 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Conestoga was 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 is a provincial leader in apprenticeship training.
Conestoga delivers more than 250 career-focused programs, including 25 degree programs and 70 co-op programs. The college 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 reports that 87% of graduates are employed within six months of program completion.
The Waterloo campus is located at 108 University Ave. East, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W2. Waterloo campus facilities include a dedicated Masonry Centre, Roofing Skills Training Centre and HRAC Training Centre. The campus also includes a full-service restaurant, Bloom, operated by hospitality and culinary students. Other listed facilities include a Medical Clinic, locker rentals, Conestoga residence, off-campus housing and the Student Success Portal.
Full-time Canadian and international applications are submitted via ontariocolleges.ca. The college also accepts internationally trained immigrants, continuing education students and apprentices.