Overview

Established in 1967, Conestoga now serves 40,000 registered students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll and Brantford and is a provincial leader in apprenticeship training. Continuing education programs attract approximately 26,000 enrolments each year.

Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest growing colleges, 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 delivers more than 270 full-time, career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.

Milton - Steeles Avenue

Opening in 2024, the Steeles Avenue location will include the Conestoga Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Education. Our Centre of Excellence is designed to support the student experience by providing high-quality learning experiences, student support, collaboration and networking. 

Programs offered at this location include Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses, Personal Support Worker (PSW), Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management, Health and Social Systems Navigation, as well as Regulatory Affairs.