📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Urban Planning and GIS at Conestoga College

This two-year diploma program will introduce you to urban and regional planners' vital role in developing and improving human settlements. You will discover how sectors such as housing, transportation, parks, and industry interconnect and how these activities affect the natural environment and the physical, mental, and social well-being of a community and the economy. You will learn to apply planning theory and geographic information systems to shape the urban form. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Geographic Information Systems I
GEO1000

Land Use Planning and Design
PLAN1030

Site Planning and Design
PLAN1040

Computer Aided Design and Planning I
PLAN1050

Level 2
Course details
Computer Aided Design and Planning II
COMP1903

Geographic Information Systems II
GEO1010

Community Planning and Design
PLAN1060

Planning Law
PLAN1070

Transportation and Urban Planning
TRAN1070

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Presentations and Graphic Communication
COMP2460

Geographic Information Systems III
GEO2000

Government and Policy
LAW2450

Rural Planning
PLAN2000

Stakeholder Management and Communication Planning
PLAN2010

Smart Cities
PLAN2020

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Career Success
CDEV1830

Geographic Information Systems IV
GEO2010

Heritage Planning
PLAN2030

Sustainable Urban Design
PLAN2040

Trends in Urban Planning
PLAN2050

Capstone Project
PLAN2060

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Contribute to the conservation and enhancement of natural and built environments to develop communities within which people live, work and play.
Design and plan practical land development projects manually and digitally that meet stakeholder requirements and adhere to related municipal and provincial policies.
Evaluate demographic, environmental and economic data to support evidence-informed planning decisions.
Conduct research and field surveys to gather data for urban and rural planning reports and documents.
Build and update spatial and tabular databases to maintain Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create maps, plans and reports in 2D and 3D.
Design and present graphic presentations to interpret and visualize technical information for nontechnical audiences.
Communicate professionally to support the development and maintenance of positive working relationships and inclusive team environments.
Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,222 USD per year

16,444 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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