Certificate/Diploma from Conestoga College [CONESTOGA], Kitchener - Fees & Admission Details 2026

Conestoga College, one of Ontario’s leading polytechnic institutions, structures its tuition and fees annually through a Fee Schedule approved by the Board of Governors. Tuition fees vary by program type (ELS, diploma, graduate, degree) and by student status (domestic vs international). In addition to tuition, ancillary fees apply to all full-time and part-time students. Without the ancillary fees, the tuition fees for the 2025-26 academic year are as follows:

• Diploma/Certificate programs: 15,026 CAD (9.94 lakhs INR)
• Graduate programs: 16,319 CAD (10.80 lakhs INR)
• Degree programs: 16,440 CAD (10.88 lakhs INR)

Note: The above fees are for 2 terms. In most cases at Conestoga College, 2 academic terms equal 1 academic year for certificate, diploma, and degree programs.

In addition to tuition, all students pay a set of mandatory ancillary fees each term or academic period. These support services and facilities that are part of the student experience. Depending on the program, the ancillary fees can range from 1,000 to 1,600+ CAD (66,878 to 1.07 lakhs INR) per term. More information is given below.

International students at Conestoga College’s Kitchener-Doon campus should budget roughly 1,300-1,600 CAD per month (about 86,000 to 1.05 lakhs INR) for living expenses, depending on lifestyle and housing type. The biggest expense is accommodation, with a shared private room averaging around 750 CAD (49,662 INR) per month, while a one-bedroom apartment can cost about 1,425 CAD (94,358 INR).

Note: 1 CAD= 66.88 INR as of February 10, 2026

Conestoga College Fees for Graduate Certificate Programs

The majority of the graduate certificate programs at Conestoga are 1 year (2 terms) long with slight variations. Some programs, like Information Technology Business Analysis, are 2-years long, while others, like Global Hospitality Management, are 1 year with 3 terms.

Here are the annual tuition fees and ancillary fees of a few popular graduate certificate programs at Conestoga.

Conestoga College Fees for Diploma Programs

Unlike graduate certificates, the majority of the diploma programs at Conestoga College are 2 years long. Annual tuition fees (based on 2 terms) and ancillary fees of a few popular diploma programs are tabulated below.

Conestoga College Fees for Bachelor's Programs

Conestoga College offers 2 types of bachelor's programs:

• With honors: 4 years duration
• Without honors: 3 years duration

Here are the annual tuition fees and ancillary fees of a popular bachelor’s programs of Conestoga College.

Conestoga College Fees Payment

International students at Conestoga College must pay their tuition and other fees online using approved methods only; in-person payments are not accepted. Payments are processed through the college’s Student Portal, online/web banking, or via international payment services supported by the college, such as Flywire and Convera.

As described by Conestoga College, these are the official payment methods:

• Student Portal Payment:
  • Pay directly online via Visa, MasterCard, or debit after logging into the Student Portal and selecting “Program Fees Payment.”
• Online/Web Banking:
  • Use online banking from within Canada; set up Conestoga College as a payee and include your 7-digit student number as the reference.
• Flywire:
  • Conestoga’s official global payment partner. Students can pay tuition from overseas in local currency with real-time tracking and multilingual support.
• Convera:
  • Another international payment processor that lets students pay in their currency; you’ll receive instructions from Conestoga to transfer funds to its Canadian account.
• Certified Cheque / Bank Draft / Money Order:
  • International students may mail a Canadian money order, bank draft, or certified cheque payable to “Conestoga College” to the International Education Office address with their student ID included.

Conestoga College Payment Schedule & Key Dates for International Students

International students must follow the payment timelines clearly outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Conestoga.

A mandatory, non-refundable tuition deposit of 2,500 CAD (1.67 lakhs INR) is required to secure a seat in the program and is applied toward the total tuition fee once the student registers and attends classes.

In case of a visa rejection, Conestoga refunds the tuition paid after deducting a 200 CAD (13,375 INR) administrative fee. Students must pay the remaining tuition balance by the due dates mentioned in the LOA, as late payments attract a 150 CAD (10,031 INR) late fee.

As per guidelines provided by Conestoga, international students should pay their tuition deposit by the following dates:

*Note: Exact deadlines are specified in the Letter of Acceptance and may change. Students should always rely on the dates shown in their Student Portal for the most accurate information.

To offset costs, Conestoga College offers merit-based entrance scholarships to international students. Depending on their eligibility, students may be eligible for up to 1,500 CAD (1 lakh INR) scholarship.