Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology was established in1967 and celebrates 42 years as a leader in publically-funded post secondary education offering 175 full-time programs at the diploma, bachelor and post-graduate levels. With a student population of 18,000 full-time students and 1,200 international students from around the world, Algonquin's mission is to prepare students for academic and career success! Programs combine theory and a practical work-related focus with many programs offering paid Co-ops.
Known as a leader in technology and innovation, Algonquin College offers cutting-edge programs through its School of Advanced Technology and School of Business. On Earth Day 2009, Algonquin signed the Association of Canadian Community College's Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability and has developed a suite of "Green" programs ensuring that our graduates will become the leaders of tomorrow.
Location & Facilities
Algonquin College has the main campus located in Ottawa, Canada's National Capital! The campus is located just 25 minutes from the Parliament Buildings and is conveniently located next to a bus terminal with bus routes crossing the campus.
The campus covers 357,927 square metres of land, however, with additional purchased land now being developed to house a new Centre for Construction Trades and Building Sciences, Health Sciences and a new Student Commons.
Students have access to state-of-art Fitness Centre; gymnasiums, libraries and online research labs, a Soccer Facility and on-campus student dorms. Students can also use the on-campus services such as; Health Services and Employment Services.
List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
School of Media and Design
Career Academic Access Centre
Faculty of Business and Hospitality
School of Business
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies
School of Health and Community Studies
Police and Public Safety Institute
Faculty of Technology and Trades
School of Advanced Technology
School of Technology and Trades
Algonquin College Heritage Institute
School of Part-time Studies
Courses Offered
Duration
Fee/year
Start Dates
Name of the Program
3 Years
$13456.48
Sep.
Advertising
3 Years
$13,486
Sep.
IATA-UFTAA Travel & Tourism Diploma
3 Years
$11,580
Sep.
WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services & WSQ Diploma in Tourism
2 Years
$11,800
Sep.
TMIS Diploma in Travel & Tourism
3 Years
$11,800
Sep. Jan.
Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management
Awarded by Southern Cross University
2 Years
* See notes
Sep. May
Aviation Management
1 Years
$11,560
Sep. .
Aviation Techniques- Aircraft Maintenance
4 Years
$13,253.86
Sep.
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Interior Design) Co-op
4 Years
$13,533
Sep.
Bachelor of Applied Business (E- business Supply Chain Management)
4 Years
Carleton U.
Sep.
Bachelor of Information Technology (Interactive Multimedia Design)
4 Years
Carleton U.
Sep.
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network technology)
4 Years
Ottawa U.
Sep. .
Bachelor of Science Nursing
1 Years
11670
Sep.
Baking & Pastry Arts
3 Years
$11,525
Sep.
Biotechnology Technologist
2 Years
$12,575
Sep.
Broadcasting - Radio
2 Years
$13,766
Sep.
Broadcasting - Television
2 Years
$11,825
Sep. Jan.
Business- Accounting
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (Accounting)
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (Financial)
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (General Business)
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (Human Resources)
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (International Business Co-op)
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (Marketing)
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. Jan.
Business Administration (Material & Operations Management Co-op)
2 Years
$11,825
Sep. Jan.
Business- Marketing
3 Years
$11,525
Sep. .
Child & Youth Worker
3 Years
$11,850
Sep.Jan.
Civil Engineering Technology
2 Years
$11,525
Sep.
Community & Justice Services
3 Years
$11,822
Sep. Jan.
Computer Engineering Technology -Computer Science
2 Years
$11,683
Sep. Jan.
Computer Programmer
2 Years
$11,822
Sep. Jan.
Computer System Technician
3 Years
$11,822
Sep. Jan.
Computer Systems Technology - Networking
2 Years
$11,850
Sep.
Construction Engineering Technician
2 Years
$11,675
Sep.
Corporate Security and Risk Management
2 Years
$11,909
Sep. Jan.
Culinary Management
1 Year
$11,944
Sep. Jan.
Culinary Skills - Chef Training
1 Year
$15,218
Sep. Jan.
Dental Assisting I & II
2 Years
$17,599
Sep.
Dental Hygiene
2 Years
$11,525
Sep.
Developmental Service Worker
2 Years
$11,550
Sep. Jan.
Early Childhood Education
2 Years
$11,535
Sep. Jan.
Electrical Engineering Technician
3 Years
$11,535
Sep. Jan.
Electrical Engineering Technology
2 Years
$11,675
Sep.Jan. May
Electro-Mechanical Engineering - Robotics
min. 8 weeks
$2,200/8w
Jan. Mar. May. Jun. Aug. Oct.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
1 Year
$18,404
Sep.
Esthetician
2 Years
$11,745
Sep.
Fitness & Health Promotion
1 Year
$18,405
Sep.
Forestry Technician
3 Years
$13,637
Sep.
Game Development
2 Years
$11,560
Jan.
General Arts & Science - Winter Intake
1- 2 years
$11,560
Sep.
General Arts & Science- Community Studies
1- 2 years
$11,895
Sep.
General Arts & Science- Design Studies
1- 2 years
$11,560
Sep.
General Arts & Science- Environmental studies
1- 2 years
$11,785
Sep.
General Arts & Science- Introduction to Fine Arts
1- 2 years
$11,560
Sep.
General arts & Science- Justice studies
1- 2 years
$11,560
Sep.
General Arts & Science- Media & Communication studies
1- 2 years
$11,977
Sep.
General Arts & Science- Pre Animation & lustration
Students may contact the Financial Aid Department to learn of the many scholarships and bursaries available to students within their program area. These are usually based upon good academic achievement and other criteria listed on the website.
Intake
There are two main intakes: September and January with a few programs being offered in May.