Algonquin College

Algonquin College offers degrees, advanced diplomas, certificates and trade and apprenticeship programs. A project called We Saved You a Seat reserves up to 30 per cent of spots in popular technology programs for women who apply before the equal consideration date of February 1.

The Pembroke campus is set on the banks of the Ottawa River, a fitting location for programs that train forestry technicians. On the Perth campus is the Heritage Institute, which fosters skills in conservation, preservation and restoration. Facilities at the Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth campuses include experiential learning settings staffed by students. Work-integrated opportunities include co-op education and field and clinical placements.

In 2021, the Algonquin Students’ Association opened the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre, a 125,000-square-foot facility that hosts exercise classes, intramural sports and live events. It includes a fitness centre, climbing wall, bowling alley, games room and restaurant, and has all-gender washrooms and locker rooms.
In keeping with its commitment to truth and reconciliation, the school named four new streets at its Ottawa campus in the Anishinaabe language this year.
In December of 2024, Algonquin announced the launch of a new Green Supply Chain and Sustainability lab, which will advance sustainability and digital technologies at the school.

Quick facts

School size:
Large

Tuition:
Degree $8,400-$9,800
Diploma $4,900-$10,500
Certificate $3,200-$12,100
Post-Grad $5,200-$12,200

Residence offerings:
Yes

Popular programs

Computer Programming Diploma
Business: Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma
Early Childhood Education
Practical Nursing Diploma
Computer Engineering Technology: Computing Science Advanced Diploma

Cool options

Public Safety: Students in the four-year degree program develop a systematic, analytical approach to public safety to counter, coordinate and investigate man-made and natural threats to individuals, information systems security, critical infrastructure, organizations, companies and governments.
Bachelor of Science—Building Science: In this four-year degree, students develop the skills and knowledge to optimize the performance of buildings by bridging all facets of building design, construction, human comfort and sustainability.
Outdoor Adventure: This two year diploma program prepares students for leading adventure trips and teaching outdoor skills. Half of the time in the program is spent outside, completing technical training in various land and water based activities, including mountain biking, ice climbing and whitewater rafting. The classroom component takes place on Algonquin’s waterfront campus and is built around adventure tourism and small business management.