Olds College is a public college in Olds, Alberta, focused on agriculture and related industries since 1913.
Olds College is a public college located at 4500 - 50th Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada, T4H 1R6. Its social purpose is advancing agriculture for a better world. The mission is to create the next generation of agriculture leaders by developing talent, advancing knowledge and championing stewardship and sustainability.
Olds College was founded in 1913 and opened on November 21, 1913, as the Olds School of Agriculture and Home Economics, with W.J. Elliot as principal. It was renamed Olds College in 1972 when the Alberta Department of Advanced Education took it over. In the 2022-2023 period, it was renamed and rebranded as Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.
Olds College offers industry-driven programming across agriculture, agriculture technology, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, animal health, equine, food production, business and trades. The college's schools include the School of Life Sciences, the School of Trades & Skills, and the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology. Ninety-four percent of programs include a work-integrated learning opportunity.
The Olds College Smart Farm covers more than 3,300 acres and serves as a hands-on learning environment for agriculture technology research and development. Other listed facilities include the Botanic Gardens and Wetlands, Werklund Agriculture and Technology Centre, Animal Health Education Centre, Learning Resource Centre, Land Sciences Centre, Metals Building, W.J. Elliott (Trades) Building, Equine Barns/Riding Arena, Landscape Pavilion, Community Learning Campus, and Centennial Village.
Since 2018, 415 organizations have been engaged on a research project with Olds College. During 2024/25, the college had 84 projects in industry-driven applied research. Ninety-three percent of graduates are employed.
Admission routes include domestic application via ApplyAlberta, an international application process, Conditional Admission, and Waitlist.