Algonquin College is a large public college in Ottawa, Canada's capital, with campuses in Pembroke and Perth. It is best known for diplomas and graduate certificates in business, IT, engineering technology, health, hospitality and media, with co-op and applied learning. Choose it for practical Canadian training in a bilingual capital city.
Ottawa, Canada
Official website: algonquincollege.com
Public college of applied arts and technology in Ontario
One of Ontario's largest colleges, with over 20,000 full-time students
Ottawa, Canada's capital
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
International students, diplomas, certificates and degrees
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on algonquincollege.com before you apply.
Business Analytics (Graduate Certificate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Computer Engineering Technology Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Bachelor of Technology (Building Science)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Large Ottawa campus with modern applied labs.
Co-op and applied learning in many programmes.
Bachelor's degrees as well as diplomas and certificates.
Graduates join the federal government, Ottawa's tech firms and healthcare employers.
Graduates of eligible programmes can work in Canada on a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Bilingual graduates have strong options in the capital region.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Woodroffe campus in west Ottawa is a large site with labs, residences, a library and sports facilities.
Ottawa is Canada's capital, a safe, bilingual city with museums and skating on the Rideau Canal. Rent is lower than Toronto.
Letter of acceptance from Algonquin College
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Algonquin accepts applications on a rolling basis, but many programmes fill early. Apply six to eight months before the September or January start.
Most programmes start in September and January. Practical nursing and some degrees start in September.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by Algonquin's letter of acceptance and Ontario's provincial attestation letter. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Business analytics, computer engineering technology, practical nursing and building science are popular. Graduate certificates need a degree or diploma and IELTS 6.5.
Algonquin offers some entrance awards for international students. Check the college's awards pages for current amounts.
