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

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:

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:

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:

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.