Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Our comprehensive range of programming meets the needs of a variety of learners, providing multiple entry points and established pathways to ensure that individuals across our community can access the education they need for their chosen careers. Articulation agreements with colleges and universities around the world provide our students with ready access to additional post-secondary opportunities.
Labs equipped with the latest technology, project-based courses, field and clinical experiences, international exchange, applied research and co-op opportunities engage our students as they learn to connect theory, research and practice. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to excel in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga’s commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services available to students throughout their learning journey.
Conestoga’s story
Established in 1967, Conestoga now serves 32,000 registered students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll, Brantford and Milton and is a provincial leader in apprenticeship training.
As the region’s only provider of polytechnic education, Conestoga plays an integral role in the success of our community and province: more than 165,000 of our graduates live and work in Ontario, contributing more than $6.2 billion each year to the provincial economy. More than 50 per cent of the local adult population has accessed our services.
Conestoga delivers more than 300 full-time, career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside the GTA, including Ontario’s first college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
As one of the country’s top research colleges, Conestoga’s applied research activities support student learning and helps area businesses grow, innovate and improve their productivity.
