Written by Chet Raj Bhandari

About Conestoga College

Ask a recent grad why they picked Conestoga over a bigger-name school and the answer is almost always the same: co-op placements and skilled-trades labs that lead straight into an Ontario paycheque. Conestoga College opened in 1967 just off Highway 401 near Kitchener, and has grown into one of Ontario’s largest polytechnics, with roughly 13,000 full and part-time students across a dozen campuses in the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Conestoga’s official website is worth exploring before you apply – it covers everything from its accredited engineering degrees to its trades and apprenticeship programs, several of which are the first of their kind at an Ontario college.

As the best consultancy in Nepal for Canada, Goreto helps Nepali students work through Conestoga’s application, English test requirements, and study permit process from start to finish.

Conestoga College Campuses

Conestoga College currently has 12 campuses. They are listed below:

S.NO	CAMPUS NAME	CITY	PROVINCE	COUNTRY
1	Kitchener Downtown	Kitchener	Ontario	Canada
2	Reuter Drive	Cambridge	Ontario	Canada
3	Milton – Steeles Avenue	Milton	Ontario	Canada
4	Ingersoll	London	Ontario	Canada
5	Doon	Kitchener	Ontario	Canada
6	Milton – Parkhill Drive	Milton	Ontario	Canada
7	Cambridge	Cambridge	Ontario	Canada
8	Brantford	Brantford	Ontario	Canada
9	Ruter Drive	Cambridge	Ontario	Canada
10	Guelph	Guelph	Ontario	Canada
11	Stratford	Stratford	Ontario	Canada
12	Waterloo	Waterloo	Ontario	Canada

Number Of Courses And Course Level Offered By Conestoga College

Conestoga College currently offers 1343 courses. The number of courses and course level offered by college are:

S.NO	PROGRAM LEVEL	NUMBER OF COURSES
1	Post Graduate	708
2	Diploma	327
3	Certificate	274
4	Advanced Diploma	81
5	Bachelors	81
6	Fast-Track	12
7	Post Degree Certificate	9

Campus Life

International students studying in Conestoga College can enjoy access to following facilities on the campus.

Conestoga College student residence details
Bookstore
Parking
Meal fees
Athletics & Wellness
Lockers

Notable Alumni

This Conestoga College has a total number of 23000 alumni. Some of the notable and popular alumni of college are:

Mark Hebscher – Canadian TV personality
Jonny Staub – TV personality
Brenda Irving – Canadian journalist
David Shoalts – Reporter
Vincent Marcone – Canadian web designer

Conestoga College Fees

On an average tuition fee for Conestoga College per semester is CAD $4780. You can find semester-wise tuition fee/tuition fee per annum for UG, PG, Diploma and MBA courses here.

UG TUITION FEE	PG TUITION FEE	DIPLOMA TUITION FEE	MBA TUITION FEE
CAD $11,500	CAD $13,780	CAD $9000	CAD $19,368

Library

Conestoga’s Library & Learning Services team supports students across all campuses with online access to article databases, e-books and research help via chat, text, email or phone. Almost all resources can be accessed remotely with a Conestoga email login. See library.conestogac.on.ca for hours, workshops and bookable study rooms.

Careers, Co-op and Part-Time Work

Conestoga’s Talent Hub and Community Career Centre support students and recent graduates with career and employment advising, resume help, and co-op placement, both in person and virtually. Conestoga offers more than 85 co-op programs across its schools, and international students can generally work on- and off-campus alongside their studies under their study permit conditions. See the Talent Hub and Co-operative Education pages for details on eligible programs and employer connections.

Conestoga College Graduate Average Salary Based On Degree

According to the international students studying in Canada working as Software Developer earns an average salary of CAD $61,490 per year, Mechanical Designer earns an average salary of CAD $41,080 per year, HR Manager earns an average salary of CAD $52,590 per year, Construction Project Manager earns an average salary of CAD $51,480 per year, Graphic Designer earns an average salary of CAD $35,912 per year.

LEVELS	SALARY IN CAD$
Bachelors	CAD $31,490 per year
Masters	CAD $47,180 per year
MBA	CAD $64,800 per year

More Details About Conestoga College For Nepalese Students

Conestoga College is located in Kitchener.
It has a high visa success rate.
They accept backlogs for international students.
They follow conditional acceptance.

Upcoming Intakes For Conestoga College

Conestoga runs intakes several times a year, with May and September as the two main entry points. Seats fill quickly in high-demand programs like Business and Engineering Technology, so confirm the exact application window open for your program with a Goreto counsellor before you begin.

Top Courses

Top Degrees

Post Graduate
Diploma
Certificate
Advanced Diploma
Bachelors
Fast-Track
Post Degree Certificate

Eligibility Criteria

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th.	Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score , 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

POST-SECONDARY DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. Minimum 55% in diploma & Bachelor’s courses.	Minimum 6.0 IELTS reading score, 6.0 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 6.0 Listening score, Minimum 6.0 Speaking score. Overall 6.5 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th.	Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

Important Details About Conestoga College For Nepalese Students:

PG Work permit	Yes
Part-time jobs	Yes
Internship	Yes
Scholarship	No
Research	No
Credit transfer	No
Co Ops	Yes
Option for PR	Yes

Contact Information Of Conestoga College For International Students

Phone Number

+1 519-748-5220

Mobile Number

+1 519-748-5220

Fax

N/A

Email id:

internationaladmissions@conestogac.on.ca

Website:

https://international.conestogac.on.ca/student-support

Location:

Address:

299 Doon Valley Dr,Kitchener,Ontario,Canada – N2G 4M4

International Entrance Exams – Scores Required For Admission:

PROGRAM LEVEL	IELTS	TOFEL	PTE	DUOLINGO
Diploma/Certificate	Overall 6.0 no module less than 5.5	Overall 80 no module less than 20	53	Overall 105
Degree	Overall 6.5 no module less than 6.0	Overall 88 no module less than 22	58-60	–
Graduate certificate	Overall 6.5 no module less than 6.0 (Some IT/engineering program required test scores may vary)	Overall 88 no module less than 22	58	Overall 115

Admission Requirements For Conestoga College

Documents Required

Valid passport
Academic transcripts and certificates (grade 10, grade 12, and any diploma/degree completed)
English proficiency test score – IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
Proof of funds / bank statement showing tuition and living costs
Resume or CV
Passport-size photograph

For a full document checklist and guidance on preparing each one, see Goreto’s resources for abroad study page.

Deadline For Admissions

Conestoga accepts applications for its May and September intakes on a rolling basis, and many programs close as soon as they hit capacity. Apply 9 to 12 months ahead of your intended start date to allow time for admission processing, a study permit application, and any English test retakes.

Program Details

Management, Administration and Organisation

Project Management

Conestoga College

Prog Code:

1298

Duration:

1 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.5

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A 1-year graduate certificate from Conestoga's Business school covering project planning, scheduling and risk management, aimed at graduates looking to move into project coordination roles.

Mechanical Engineering

Motive Power Technician – Truck and Coach

Conestoga College

Prog Code:

0731

Duration:

2 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.0

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A 2-year diploma in heavy-vehicle diagnostics and repair delivered at Conestoga's Guelph campus, with strong demand from Ontario's trucking and transportation sector.

Electrical Engineering

Applied Energy Management – Energy Auditing

Conestoga College

Prog Code:

1608

Duration:

2 year(s)

Part time jobs:

Yes

PGWP eligibility:

Yes

IELTS:

6.5

TOEFL:

PTE:

*Note:

A 2-year graduate certificate at the Doon campus focused on building energy audits and efficiency retrofits, reflecting Ontario's growing demand for energy-management specialists.

Accommodation For Nepalese Students Studying At Conestoga College

On-Campus Housing

Conestoga operates residence buildings at its Kitchener-Doon and Cambridge-Fountain Street campuses, with 2-bedroom suite-style and open-concept room options. Utilities including electricity, water, heating and internet are included in the room rate. Students at other campuses generally rely on off-campus housing or homestay. See Conestoga Housing for room types, rates and how to apply.

Off-Campus Housing

Conestoga does not arrange off-campus housing directly, but its international housing resources page lists private rentals, shared accommodation and Canada Homestay options, and the international student support team can point you toward trusted listings around Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.