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Algonquin College

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#120 in Canada Admissions open
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Algonquin College at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #120 of the ranked universities in Canada, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 8,870 times (h-index 47), according to OpenAlex.

  2. What you can study

    Algonquin College has 93 courses listed on Educads: 52 bachelor's, 15 diploma and 14 foundation. The largest subject areas are Business & Management (26), Engineering (12), Arts, Design & Architecture (10) and Computer Science & IT (10).

  3. Start dates and course length

    Most courses start in Fall and Spring. The most common course length is 4 Years.

  4. Ranked near it in Canada

    Universities placed just above and below Algonquin College on Educads:

Questions about Algonquin College

Is Algonquin College a good university?

On Educads it is #120 of the ranked universities in Canada, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 8,870 times (h-index 47), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does Algonquin College offer?

Algonquin College has 93 courses listed on Educads: 52 bachelor's, 15 diploma and 14 foundation. The largest subject areas are Business & Management (26), Engineering (12), Arts, Design & Architecture (10) and Computer Science & IT (10).

When do courses at Algonquin College start?

Most courses listed start in Fall and Spring.

Overview

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded English-language college located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The college has three campuses, all in Ontario: a primary campus in Ottawa, and secondary campuses in Perth and Pembroke. It offers bachelor's degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college serves the National Capital Region and the outlying areas of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. It has been ranked among the Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada and has been recognized as one of Canada's top innovation leaders. The enabling legislation is the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act. It is a member of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and Polytechnics Canada.

Programs at Algonquin College

93 programs across 4 study levels.

Foundation

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Academic and Career Entrance

Algonquin College — The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program at Algonquin College is designed to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in higher education a...

FoundationLevel
24 WeeksDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
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Accounting

Algonquin College — The Foundation in Accounting course at Algonquin College is designed to provide students with a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices....

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
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Applied Management

Algonquin College — The Applied Management Foundation course at Algonquin College provides students with a comprehensive introduction to key concepts and practices essential to successful ma...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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Autism Studies

Algonquin College — The Foundation in Autism Studies program at Algonquin College is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to support individuals with autism spectru...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
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Baking and Pastry Arts

Algonquin College — Baking and Pastry Arts is a one-year Ontario College Certificate from Algonquin College that combines applied learning and theory to build a foundation in baking and past...

FoundationLevel
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Hospitality & Tourism
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Culinary Skills

Algonquin College — Culinary Skills at Algonquin College is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program focused on culinary and baking training. Students study topics including nutrition...

FoundationLevel
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Hospitality & Tourism
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Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Personal Support Worker Ontario College Certificate prepares students to work as frontline care-providers. Students learn to engage with persons and f...

FoundationLevel
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences

Diploma

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Accounting and Financial Practice

Algonquin College — The Diploma in Accounting and Financial Practice at Algonquin College equips students with essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the finance an...

DiplomaLevel
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
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Addictions and Mental Health

Algonquin College — About the Addictions and Mental Health DiplomaThe Addictions and Mental Health Diploma at Algonquin College provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities sur...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Counselling
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Advanced Care Paramedic

Algonquin College — Program OverviewThe Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma at Algonquin College provides students with comprehensive training in emergency care, focusing on advanced life suppor...

DiplomaLevel
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Paramedic Science
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Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Algonquin College — Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Algonquin College is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program that trains students to repair and maintain aircraft mechanical and ele...

DiplomaLevel
2 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Algonquin College — The Aircraft Maintenance Technician diploma program at Algonquin College provides students with a comprehensive grounding in the principles and practices of aircraft main...

DiplomaLevel
2 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
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Animation

Algonquin College — The Animation Diploma program at Algonquin College prepares students for a vibrant career in the animation industry by providing an in-depth understanding of various anim...

DiplomaLevel
3 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Animation
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Architectural Technician

Algonquin College — The Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma program at Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence teaches skills and techniques for careers in the architecture...

DiplomaLevel
2 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Autism and Behavioural Science

Algonquin College — The Diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science at Algonquin College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the necessary skills to support indiv...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Special Education
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Culinary Management

Algonquin College — Culinary Management at Algonquin College leads to an Ontario College Diploma. Students study food preparation, baking techniques, nutrition, menu planning, plating techni...

DiplomaLevel
2 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management

Other

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Accounting and Financial Practice

Algonquin College — Accounting and Financial Practice is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate that helps you build accounting knowledge and skills for financial responsibilities in busine...

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1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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Addictions and Mental Health

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Addictions and Mental Health Ontario College Graduate Certificate prepares students to treat mental health and substance use through an interdisciplin...

—Level
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Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Advanced Care Paramedic

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Advanced Care Paramedic Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to educate current Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) in all aspects of ad...

—Level
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Animation

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Animation Ontario College Advanced Diploma is a full-time program that focuses on acting and storytelling, and on real-world observation and body mech...

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3 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Animation
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Architectural Technology

Algonquin College — Architectural Technology (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma that teaches skills to support building projects through the desig...

—Level
3 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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Autism and Behavioural Science

Algonquin College — Autism and Behavioural Science at Algonquin College is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate focused on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and its application to Intensiv...

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one-yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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Emergency Management

Algonquin College — Emergency Management at Algonquin College is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that prepares students, operationally and strategically, to understand and re...

—Level
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Algonquin College — Mechanical Engineering Technology at Algonquin College teaches you to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve mechanical engineering problems in a variety of...

—Level
3 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree

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Bachelor of Applied Computing

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Applied Computing (Co-op) is a three-year degree in software development. Students study programming and core computing topics such as int...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science
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Bachelor of Applied Computing (Co-op)

Algonquin College — The Bachelor of Applied Computing (Co-op) program at Algonquin College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in computing principles, software d...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science
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Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Child and Youth Care is an Ontario College Advanced Diploma that prepares students to support vulnerable children, youth, and families wit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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Bachelor of Interior Design

Algonquin College — Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) degree program prepares you to pursue a professional career related to the design of the built environment. The...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Interior Design
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Bachelor of Technology (Business Systems Development) (Honours)(Co-op) Pathway for Computer Programming and Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science

Algonquin College — The Bachelor of Technology (Business Systems Development) (Honours)(Co-op) at Algonquin College offers an in-depth examination of the technical and practical aspects of b...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.