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Located in the nation’s capital, Algonquin is one of Canada’s top public colleges, offering everything students want from 2 years up, plus PG certificates. With 200+ programmes available to study, they offer everything students could be interested in. Ottawa is a great location for students to live during the four seasons (the world’s longest skating rink) and to work thanks to key industries in advanced technology, health, hospitality, research and development afterwards.
The College proudly nurtures a friendly, student-oriented atmosphere. Students come to Algonquin College from around the world to study English, take second and third-year courses within their area of specialization, and pursue customized skills upgrading and training programmes. International students experience the Canadian approach to an applied education by studying, working and collaborating with Algonquin College students and faculty in learning, teaching and research.

Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Graduate Certificate in International Business Management
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that applicants have a foundation in marketing or some business-related work experience.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subjec -specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: Total 88 (no score below 22)
CAE: 176
PTE: Minimum of 60 with no section score under 53
CAEL: Overall Score of 70 & Writing Performance Score of 60
Duolingo - Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105
International EAP: Level 6 with a grade of B in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with a grade of B in all core courses.
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Graduate Certificate of Project Management Co-op and Non Co-op
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent.Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).View course in-platformLanguage Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)TOEFL iBT: Total 88 (no score below 22)CAE: 176PTE: Minimum of 60 with no section score under 53CAEL: Overall Score of 70 & Writing Performance Score of 60Duolingo - Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105International EAP: Level 6 with a grade of B in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with a grade of B in all core courses. -
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent.Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).Language Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)TOEFL iBT: Total 88 (no score below 22)CAE: 176PTE: Minimum of 60 with no section score under 53CAEL: Overall Score of 70 & Writing Performance Score of 60Duolingo - Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105International EAP: Level 6 with a grade of B in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with a grade of B in all core courses.View course in-platform -
Certificate in General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
View course in-platformOntario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; ORAcademic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; ORGeneral Educational Development (GED) certificate; ORMature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.Language Requirements:All applicants must complete a language proficiency test through the Algonquin College Test Centre, and will be required to pay a fee.Applicants who have previously obtained scores on standardized tests (IELTS,TOEFL) may not be required to take the placement test.Applicants who have successfully completed the Algonquin College Pre-EAP program with a minimum B- in every course are not required to take the placement test. -
Certificate in Performing Arts
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; ORAcademic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; ORGeneral Educational Development (GED) certificate; ORMature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.Program Eligibility:English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.Language Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)TOEFL iBT: Total 80 (no score below 20)CAE: 169PTE: 53 with no section score under 45CAEL: Overall band score of 60Duolingo - Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95International EAP: Level 5 with B minus (B-) in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with B minus (B -) in all core courses.Note: Duolingo is not accepted for applicants in Student Direct Stream countries as IELTS is a requirement for the Study Permit Application.View course in-platform -
Certificate in Medical Device Reprocessing
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; ORAcademic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; ORGeneral Educational Development (GED) certificate; ORMature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).Program Eligibility:English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.Language Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)TOEFL iBT: Total 80 (no score below 20)CAE: 169PTE: 53 with no section score under 45CAEL: Overall band score of 60Duolingo - Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95International EAP: Level 5 with B minus (B-) in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with B minus (B -) in all core courses.Note: Duolingo is not accepted for applicants in Student Direct Stream countries as IELTS is a requirement for the Study Permit Application.View course in-platform -
Diploma in Business - Management and Entrepreneurship
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, o with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility:
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent).
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: Total 80 (no score below 20)
CAE: 169
PTE: Minimum 53 with no section score under 45
CAEL: Overall band score of 60
PTE: 53 with no section score under 45Duolingo - Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95
International EAP: Level 5 with B minus (B-) in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with B minus (B -) in all core courses.
Note: Duolingo is not accepted for applicants in Student Direct Stream countries as IELTS is a requirement for the Study Permit Application.
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.
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Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; ORAcademic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; ORGeneral Educational Development (GED) certificate; ORMature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.Program Eligibility:English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.Biology, Grade 11 or 12 or Chemistry, Grade 11 or 12 or Physics, Grade 11 or 12 or Health and Physical Education, Grade 12 (PLF4C,PSK4U,PPL4O,PAF40 or Equivalent).Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.View course in-platformLanguage Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)TOEFL iBT: Total 88 (no score below 22)CAE: 176PTE: 53 with no section score under 45CAEL: Overall Score of 70 and Writing Performance Score of 60Duolingo - Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105International EAP: Level 6 with a grade of B in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with a grade of B in all core courses.Note: Duolingo is not accepted for applicants in Student Direct Stream countries as IELTS is a requirement for the Study Permit Application. -
Diploma in Tourism - Travel Services
Upcoming intake
September (04/09/2024)
Deadline
March (04/03/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility:
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Mathematics, Grade 11 MBF3C or equivalent is recommended.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: Total 80 (no score below 20)
CAE: 169
PTE: 53 with no section score under 45
CAEL: Overall band score of 60
Duolingo - Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95
International EAP: Level 5 with B minus (B-) in all core courses Canadian EAP Level 3 with B minus (B -) in all core courses.
Note: Duolingo is not accepted for applicants in Student Direct Stream countries as IELTS is a requirement for the Study Permit Application.
View course in-platformShould the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.
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