Algonquin
College

Algonquin College is a public applied arts & technology college in Ottawa, Ontario, with additional campuses in Perth and Pembroke. It offers more than 180 full-time programs, including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and a growing number of bachelor’s degrees. Key areas of study include technology, health sciences, business, arts and design, community services, trades and outdoor/environmental programs. What makes Algonquin special is its strong focus on experiential learning—co-ops, field placements, hands-on labs—and also its smaller campuses (Pembroke and Perth) which offer more intimate learning environments for programs like Outdoor Adventure, Forestry, and Heritage Carpentry. The Ottawa campus gives students access to the opportunities of a capital city—technology companies, government, research—and the college values community integration, innovation, and preparing graduates who are ready for work.