Algonquin College Ottawa Admissions 2023: Deadlines, Requirements, Acceptance Rate

Ottawa, OntarioLocation
CollegeSchool type
Estd1967established year
21106enrollment
Public
Partner [3 Courses]
7.2/10

Admission to Algonquin College are accepted throughout the year. To be accepted for admission, international students must have a TOEFL iBT score of 80-88 or an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 depending on the program they opt for.

  • Student Enrolment: As of 2021-22 annual reports, Algonquin College has 36,886 full-time online (spring, winter, fall) and 17,606 full-time (fall) students. 
  • IELTS Requirement: Students must exhibit their English language proficiency using an IELTS score where the minimum is 6.0 for postsecondary diploma or certificate program; 6.5 for postsecondary bachelor’s degree program, and 6.5 for the postgraduate certificate program.
  • Programs: Algonquin College offers 304 programs which consist of 75 college certificates, 12 bachelor’s degrees, 6 collaborative degrees, 42 Ontario college certificates, 76 Ontario college diplomas, 25 Ontario college advanced diplomas, and 68 Ontario college graduates’ certificates. 

Algonquin College Admission Deadlines

Students can apply at any time of the year, but those who start the process early have a better chance of procuring themselves a seat in the desired program (s). However, some programs are highly competitive for which students must apply on February 1st.

Algonquin College Undergraduate Admissions 

For admissions at Algonquin College, students must apply with the documents and the application form as soon as possible. 

Application Form: International Application Form
Application Fee: 95 CADr
Application Requirements:

  • Translated and certified academic documents
  • English language requirements
  • The first page of the passport

The country-wise requirements for postsecondary diploma/certificate/degree programs are mentioned below:

Country  Postsecondary Diploma or Certificate Program  Postsecondary Bachelor’s Degree Program
India  60% in CBSE or ICSE;  65% in Punjab, Gujarat, and Haryana State Boards; 60% in all other boards HSC, India Senior School Certificate, Pre-University Examination Certificate, Intermediate Examination Certificate
Nepal High School Transcripts High School Transcripts; Transcripts of post-secondary courses/ programs completed 
Bangladesh 60% in HSC; O Level in General Certificate of Education  70% in HSC; A Level in General Certificate of Education; Transcripts of post-secondary courses/ programs completed
Singapore Grade C in GCE O level/ Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Grade B in GCE A level/ Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education; Transcripts of post-secondary courses/ programs completed
Afghanistan  High School Transcripts High School transcripts; Transcripts of post-secondary courses/ programs completed

Algonquin College Postgraduate Admissions

Application Form: International Application Form
Application Fee: 95 CAD (VISA, Bank Transfer, Master Card)
Application Requirements:

  • Translated and certified academic documents
  • English Language Requirements
  • The first page of the passport

Below mentioned are some requirements which postgraduate students have to meet in order to grab their seats at the college:

Country Post Graduate Certificate 
India  Diploma or Provisional Certificate; 55% CGPA in bachelor’s degree on transcripts
Nepal College diploma/ degree and transcripts 
Bangladesh First or Second Class/Division and university transcripts of bachelor’s degree 
Singapore  University transcripts/ bachelor’s degree 
Afghanistan  College diploma or degree and transcripts 

English Language Proficiency

At Algonquin College, the language of instruction is English. All students accepted into the university must meet the minimum English language requirements. The students can exhibit their proficiency through IELTS Academic, CAEL, TOEFL, or completion of the Algonquin College EAP program. Below mentioned are country-wise English language requirements:

Country  Postsecondary Diploma or Certificate Program Postsecondary Bachelor’s Degree Program Post Graduate Certificate Program
India  6.0 6.5  6.5
Nepal  6.0  6.5  6.5
Bangladesh 6.0 6.5  6.5 
Afghanistan  6.0 6.5 6.5 

Students can be exempt from meeting the English language requirements if they have any of the following:

  1. One-year full-time post-secondary education in English in an English-speaking country.
  2. Secondary education in a country where English is the principal language (other than Canada). 
  3. Ontario Secondary School Diploma and English credit issued by a Canadian school board.
  4. Completed the International Baccalaureate English or AP Literature & Composition or Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition. 
  5. Passed Algonquin College ESL pathway program.
  6. completed the Algonquin College EAP program. 

Study Permit Application Process

International students must apply for a study visa for Canada. Students must apply online for a study permit for Canada after they have got a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution with the desired documents. Only refugees or disabled students can apply on paper. The following documents are required for the application:

  • Proof of acceptance
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of financial support
  • A letter of explanation

Student Direct Stream (SDS) processes study permit applications within 20 calendar days for the countries of Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam. Students can only apply online for SDS with their required documents.

Many programs at Algonquin College for the upcoming Fall 2022 term are suspended or waitlisted. Students can find the programs which are open and then apply as per their choice. After the completion of the admission checklist, the application processing time is 4-6 weeks.

FAQs

Ques. How much time does Algonquin College takes in processing the application?

Ans. Algonquin College takes four to six weeks in processing the application, from the day all required documents are submitted.

Ques. How can I apply for admission at Algonquin College?

Ans. International students can apply through International Application Form with an application fee of 95 CAD paid via VISA, Bank Transfer, or Master Card.

Ques. What are the application requirements for a postgraduate certificate if I am an Indian?

Ans. Indian students applying for the postgraduate certificate must submit a Diploma or Provisional Certificate; 55% CGPA in bachelor’s degree on transcripts; first page of passport and IELTS score of 6.5.

Ques. When is the deadline for submitting the applications?

Ans. There are no deadlines for submitting the applications, but students who apply early have maximum chances of getting in. However, the deadline for some programs is February 1st.

Ques. What are the English language requirements?

Ans. International students have to prove their English language proficiency with IELTS Academic score. The minimum score for Postsecondary Diploma or Certificate Program is 6.0; Postsecondary Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Certificate Program is 6.5.

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14 Reviews Found

R
6.8 /10

The college has the right mix of advanced infrastructure that supports professional learning of the material and a curriculum that helps to test the skills.

Scholarship:

No, I didn't receive any scholarship.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 7/10

RK
7.5 /10

The course Business Intelligence at Algonquin College is an excellent course for those who wanted to make a shift of career to the Data analytics side and that was the reason I chose the course also because at Algonquin they have the option of doing a co-op after the completion of the course.

Scholarship:

No, I didn't receive any scholarship.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 10/10

N
7.7 /10

Really nice course and future prospects. A good place to study and have a future

Scholarship:

no

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 10/10

P
6.0 /10

Because it is located in capital of canada. Also there are lots of job opportunities that I found in this region.

Scholarship:

No

academic: 7/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 7/10

I decided to go to practice nursing as a way to build my bedside manner and patient care before going to RN. I chose this college because it was close to home, and made everything cheaper, and had me save money. The application was easy through OCAS. This program does require writing the HPAT which will run you 50$.

academic: 4/10
faculty: 4/10
infrastructure: 4/10
accomodation: 4/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 1/10

NV
9.7 /10

Algonquin campus is huge, from back home I always wanted to be a part of Algonquin College and now am finally in. Algonquin has tons of opportunities for students. Faculty of college itself proves why students love their college. My college thunder team is a best and important part of the college. Study spaces all around campus make students to score good marks as much as they can without any excuses. College keeps on making improvements to make their students feel they are at the right place. Being an International student I never felt like I spend a lot because am getting benefits in the college. How can I forget college theatre, I always love to watch free movies in the College theatre. I can speak fr the whole day about my college, I love my college.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 10/10

K
7.3 /10

Algonquin is Close to home. And the only college around me that offered the American sign language program. I had gone to a different college before in Belleville and since moving home it was a course I had wanted to take.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 5/10
extracurricular: 5/10

J
6.5 /10

I chose to go to Algonquin because I was from out of the city and I had family there so I moved here to study and live. I don't plan to leave after school unless I chose to study outside of Algonquin.

academic: 6/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 5/10
extracurricular: 7/10

It's a good college with Good learning experience, Nice campus, Various opportunities in the course along with with various types of services provided by the college The online book, The printing facilities in the whole college and also the teaching of the college.

Scholarship:

No, I don't have any scholarships Part of my fees is paid by my parents and the other will be beard by me

academic: 9/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

LK
8.5 /10

Because it had the best program for me. Like I mentioned before I had gone to university for 3 years and never learned anything but theory, where at college this program gives me the hands-on experience I need to be hired for the police force.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 9/10

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