Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is an Alberta public post-secondary institution located in Olds, Alberta, established in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College.
World Ranking 9169
Continental Ranking 2250
Country Rank 129
English Language requirements:
IELTS: no band below 5.5, with an overall band score of no less than 6.0.
TOEFL: Internet-based test – overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
(CAEL) Online – overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50
Olds College Fees
Post-Diploma Certificate
Length of Program: One year
Method of Delivery: On-Campus
Program Intakes: Fall Intake (September program start)
Applications Open: October for the Fall Intake
Credential: Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a Post-Diploma Certificate
Admission Requirements
GPA of 2.5 in a previous diploma or degree
Tuition: $5,635 / Fees: $1,370 / Books & Supplies: $2,000
Certificates:
Agriculture Communications Certificate
Tuition: $6,220 / Fees: $1,490 / Books & Supplies: $200
Applications Open: October
Length of Program: One Year
Admission Requirements:
55% for English 30-1 or 65% for English 30-2
50% or better in one of Biology 20 OR Chemistry 20 OR Science 20
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Agriculture Sales & Customer Support Certificate
Applications Open: Continuous
Length of Program: 10 months
Admission Requirements:
16 years of age or older
Alberta High School Diploma or its equivalent or qualify as a mature student
Business Management Certificate
Applications Open: October
Length of Program: One Year
Admissions Requirements
50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Tuition: $5,635
Fees: $1,370
Books & Supplies: $2,000
Equine Care & Management Certificate
Applications Open: October
Length of Program: One Year
Admission Requirements:
A) 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
B) 50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2
C) 50% or better in one of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, or Science 20
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Tuition: $5,665 / Fees: $1,400 / Books & Supplies: $500
Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate
Applications Open: October, February
Length of Program: 12 Weeks
Admission Requirements:
High School Diploma or its equivalent
Minimum of 18 years of age upon completion of the program
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Tuition: $13,875/ Fees: $510 / Books & Supplies: $1,000
Bachelor degree:
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree – Agribusiness
Applications Open: October
Length of Program: Diploma + minimum 16 months
Admission Requirements:
2.5 GPA in the 60 credits from an Olds College diploma or a 2.5 GPA or 75% in an equivalent program
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Year 3: Tuition: $5,635 / Fees: $1,370 / Books & Supplies: $1,500
Year 4: Tuition: $4,790 / Fees: $820 / Books & Supplies: $0
Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree
Applications Open: October
Length of Program: Four Years
Admission Requirements:
Applicants to this program will be admitted on a first qualified, first admitted admission process. A minimum admission average of 65% is required and is calculated
Tuition: $6,100 / Fees: $1,400 / Books & Supplies: $1,250
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree – Horticulture
Applications Open: October
Length of Program: Diploma + Two Years
Admission Requirements:
2.5 GPA in the 60 credits from the Olds College Horticulture Technologist Diploma, or an equivalent program, or a degree in a closely related area.
OR Certified Journeyperson Landscape Horticulturist with a Red Seal
Year 3: Tuition: $5,075 / Fees: $1,185 / Books & Supplies: $500
Year 4: Tuition: $5,350 / Fees: $900 / Books & Supplies: $0
Pre-Employment Programs
Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician
Applications Open: October, February
Length of Program: 12 Weeks
Admission Requirements:
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Completion of Grade 11
Tuition: $6,845 / Fees: $510 / Books & Supplies: $320
Pre-Employment Motorcycle Mechanic
Applications Open: February
Length of Program: 12 Weeks
Admission Requirements:
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Completion of Grade 11.
Tuition: $6,845 / Fees: $510 / Books & Supplies: $320
International Applicants:
Olds College welcomes applications from International Applicants and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada. Please note, it is still necessary to meet all of the noted admission requirements, including English Language Proficiency.
Application Process
The preferred method of applying for study at Olds College is through the https://www.applyalberta.ca/
International applicants pay an application fee of $160 (GST included).
Application Dates
October 5: applications open for programs beginning the following July – December, including AHT Spring
December 7: applications open for AHT Fall
February 1: applications open for programs beginning the following January – April
March 1: applications open for AHT Winter
Olds College Scholarships:
Now accepting applications for 2022 – 2023!
Apply by January 31, 2023 to qualify for winter 2023 awards.
Please note: students must be enrolled in the current academic year to qualify.
Fall 2023 students will have access to the online application on August 15, 2023.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 212 Award
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science – Horticulture program. Financial need; academic proficiency; positive work ethic and attitude; demonstrates an interest and promise of success in a career related to the motion picture industry.
Award
$1000 – up to 1 student(s)
Deadline
2023/01/31
Dan Fullerton Memorial Award for Agriculture
Award provides financial assistance to deserving Olds College Students. Financial Need; Displays Leadership at Olds College or in agriculture outside the college; Focus on international agriculture, international business.
Donor
Art and Shirley Froehlich (Dan Fullerton Memorial)
Award
$2500 – up to 1 student(s)
Kent Ward Memorial Entrance Award
Students entering their first year of full time studies in the Agricultural Management program at Olds College (preference given to International students). Financial need.
Donor
Kent Ward Memorial Fund
Award
$500 – up to 1 student(s)
