Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Established

1967

Main Campus

299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4M4

http://www.conestogac.on.ca/

Conestoga is the fastest growing polytechnic in Ontario. We have recently opened a brand new campus in Ingersoll, Ontario which will house our Powerline Technician program - the first of its kind in southern Ontario. Our new Roofing Centre was recently opened on the Waterloo campus and within the next several months our new 270,000 square foot Cambridge Campus will open as the home to our School of Engineering & IT. To top things off, Conestoga will also be unveiling a 75,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health Wing on the Doon campus.

We have a productive partnership with local business and we are a key contributor to regional growth. A recent study shows that Conestoga has provided education or training to at least 40 per cent of the local labour force and has a value to the local economy of at least $1.3 billion annually.

Conestoga has consistently earned top overall ranking among Ontario colleges on the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys, which measure graduate employment rates and satisfaction levels, and employer and student satisfaction.

Campus locations:

Doon
Waterloo
Guelph
Ingersoll
Cambridge
Stratford

Students

Full-time	9,000
Part-time and Continuing Education	36,000
Apprenticeship	4,000
International	325
Total students	49,325

New Student Intake

2010	5,100
2009	4,900
2008	4,400

Faculty

Full-time	323
Part-time	1200

Academics

Bachelor’s Degrees	7
Articulated Bachelor’s Degrees	1
Diploma Programs	85
Certificate Programs	138
Apprenticeship Programs	37

Graduation Data

Average number of Graduates (last 5 years)	4,300
Work placement in field after graduation (%)	94.2%
Average starting salary	$35,000

Research & Development

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (CCITAL) supplies applied research and business development services to business, industry, and service organizations in fields consistent with our academic programs. The foundation for applied research rests on our faculty, their significant “hands-on” experience, and their advanced academic credentials.

Applied research at Conestoga is a logical extension of our historically strong relationship with local business, industry and institutions, and will serve to support the provincial and federal goals of increased productivity and enhanced training opportunities for our students. Applied research will take place primarily through industry “pull” with industry driving the research and development agenda.
The major objectives of applied research at Conestoga are to:

Support local business, industry and institutions in their efforts to innovate, and improve their products and processes through applied research activities.
Enhance student education and research skills through applied research opportunities.
Promote the professional development of college faculty and staff through research opportunities.

For more information visit our applied research area at http://www.conestogac.on.ca/research/

Newcomer Integration

Southwestern Ontario is a popular destination for new Canadians and Conestoga is well placed to help with the education you need to secure a great career in Canada. We offer help in navigating through the process – from application to enrolment – and even offer career advice to those looking to maximize their credentials.
For more information http://www.conestogac.on.ca/about/newtocanada.jsp .

International Activities and International Educational Partnerships

Every year students choose Conestoga because of its reputation for educational excellence and commitment to helping students reach their personal and academic goals. Conestoga is well-recognized for quality programs and exceptional services for international students.

"I decided to come to Conestoga College because I heard this college is the best college in Ontario. When I came here, I felt that Conestoga College is really the best college in Ontario." – Zifan

For more information about our International Education department visit http://www.conestogac.on.ca/international/index.jsp