OLDS College of Agriculture & Technology
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology was founded in 1913. The main campus is located in the small, beautiful and safe town of Olds in the province of Alberta.
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology was founded in 1913. The main campus is located in the small, beautiful and safe town of Olds in the province of Alberta. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and views, yet represents a cutting edge modern research institution. Calgary is located less than an hour away.
For over a century, the college has offered quality practical education to the people of Alberta as well as other provinces and foreigners. More than 600 international students are enrolled at the college.
Olds College prepares students to participate provincially, nationally and internationally with careers in agriculture, horticulture, environmental land management, agribusiness and rural entrepreneurship.
This college is a specialized educational institution. It offers programs that will help in getting a work permit after graduation without any problem.
For over a century, the college has offered quality practical education to the people of Alberta as well as other provinces and foreigners. More than 600 international students are enrolled at the college.
Olds College prepares students to participate provincially, nationally and internationally with careers in agriculture, horticulture, environmental land management, agribusiness and rural entrepreneurship.
This college is a specialized educational institution. It offers programs that will help in getting a work permit after graduation without any problem.
Advantages of studying at OLDS College
- High rankings: #1 in Alberta and #4 in Canada's Best Research Colleges;
- 95% job placement rate;
- affordable tuition: 12,700-18,500 CAD per year;
- affordable on/off-campus housing: 169.50 CAD per week;
- affordable meal plan: $155 CAD per week;
- friendly small town atmosphere;
- low English requirements - IELTS 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5;
- unique specialties: horticulture technologist, craft beverage/brewery production management, agricultural management, blacksmith science, etc.
Campus
OLDS College of Agriculture & Technology includes many cutting-edge facilities that are designed for hands-on learning for students.
Chief among them is the Smart Farm. It covers 3,600 acres of land and is used for crop and feed production, including state-of-the-art equipment and technology, a 1,000-head feedlot, a commercial cow and calf herd, a herd of purebred Red Angus and a flock of sheep. The Smart Farm also has access to greenhouses, laboratories, hatchery facilities, a brewery, the National Meat Training Center, and additional infrastructure at the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.
Also utilized for student education are: Werklund Center for Agriculture and Technology, Botanical Gardens and Wetlands, WJ Elliott Agricultural Mechanics Building, Animal Health Education Center, Horse Barns/Riding Arena, and many others.
The college provides accommodation in its comfortable modern residences. Students, especially freshmen are given a place to stay on campus.
The College offers housing in:
OLDS College of Agriculture & Technology students have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of sports at the athletic and aquatic facilities. Three gymnasiums, a racquetball/squash court, a 200-meter running track, a swimming pool, and a wide variety of exercise equipment are available to keep students active and healthy. Students also enjoy great outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, etc.
Chief among them is the Smart Farm. It covers 3,600 acres of land and is used for crop and feed production, including state-of-the-art equipment and technology, a 1,000-head feedlot, a commercial cow and calf herd, a herd of purebred Red Angus and a flock of sheep. The Smart Farm also has access to greenhouses, laboratories, hatchery facilities, a brewery, the National Meat Training Center, and additional infrastructure at the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.
Also utilized for student education are: Werklund Center for Agriculture and Technology, Botanical Gardens and Wetlands, WJ Elliott Agricultural Mechanics Building, Animal Health Education Center, Horse Barns/Riding Arena, and many others.
The college provides accommodation in its comfortable modern residences. Students, especially freshmen are given a place to stay on campus.
The College offers housing in:
- Centennial Village Residence Hall has more than 400 single, private rooms and many shared social and study spaces. Each room has a private bathroom, large closet, queen size bed and desk.
- Townhouses equipped with a stove, fridge/freezer, living room furniture, kitchen table and chairs. Each bedroom has a bed, desk, chair, closet and bookshelf.
OLDS College of Agriculture & Technology students have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of sports at the athletic and aquatic facilities. Three gymnasiums, a racquetball/squash court, a 200-meter running track, a swimming pool, and a wide variety of exercise equipment are available to keep students active and healthy. Students also enjoy great outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, etc.
OLDS Schools College of Agriculture and Technology
The college includes three specialized schools.
School of Life Sciences and Business
The school offers 14 programs, including certificate, diploma and applied degrees. The school has cutting-edge science and research facilities: the National Meat Training Center, Botanical Gardens, Wetlands, Prairie Turfgrass Research Center, and the Canadian Equine Innovation Center. In the fall of 2023, the school will open a new Animal Health Education Center with state-of-the-art resources and laboratories.
The school offers programs in animal health, business, horse breeding, horticulture and more.
The school offers programs in animal health, business, horse breeding, horticulture and more.
School of crafts and skills
The school offers 14 programs, including certificate, diploma and applied degrees. The school has cutting-edge science and research facilities: the National Meat Training Center, Botanical Gardens, Wetlands, Prairie Turfgrass Research Center, and the Canadian Equine Innovation Center. In the fall of 2023, the school will open a new Animal Health Education Center with state-of-the-art resources and laboratories.
The school offers programs in animal health, business, horse breeding, horticulture and more.
The school offers programs in animal health, business, horse breeding, horticulture and more.
School of crafts and skills
This school is the ideal launching pad for training the next generation of skilled professionals. Students receive advanced education and hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment. The school provides education in craft beverage production and brewing, hospitality and tourism, blacksmithing, and offers transitional employment programs as well as agricultural, heavy equipment technicians, and more.
Werklund School of Agricultural Technology
This school offers a variety of certificates, diplomas, applied degrees and postgraduate certificates.
The Werklund School of Agricultural Technology specializes in four key areas:
The Werklund School of Agricultural Technology specializes in four key areas:
- Agriculture and Technology Systems;
- land and environmental resources;
- agricultural communications;
- social, physical and economic sustainability.
Programs of study at OLDS College
The college offers more than 40 programs of study of different types. Each student can choose the right course according to interests and skills:
Certificate programs:
Diplomas:
For Bachelor's Degree:
As well as postgraduate certificates in:
Certificate programs:
- Agricultural and Heavy Equipment;
- Agricultural Sales and Customer Support;
- Forestry Technician;
- Business Management;
- Horse Care and Management;
- Meat Processing;
- Equine massage therapy;
- Blacksmithing;
- Heavy Equipment Operator;
- Hospitality and Tourism;
- Veterinary technician-registrar;
- Veterinary Technical Assistant.
Diplomas:
- Agricultural and heavy equipment;
- Agricultural Management;
- On Business Management;
- On Business Management - General Management;
- On Business Management;
- By Business Management - Sports Management;
- On craft beverage production and brewing;
- Equine Reproduction Technician;
- Horticulture Technologist;
- On Hospitality and Tourism Management;
- By land and water resources;
- On Turf Management;
- Landscape Horticulture Training;
- Precision Agriculture - Diploma in Technogronomy;
- Veterinary Technology.
For Bachelor's Degree:
- Agribusiness;
- Golf Course Management;
- Horticulture;
- Digital Agriculture.
As well as postgraduate certificates in:
- In Agricultural Technology Integration;
- Hospitality and Tourism Management and others.
Contacts
- VladimirI've been living in Canada for the last 10 years and I have helped more then 700 students to come and study in Canada, USA, UK and Europe. I live in Toronto area and I have family with two children. My older son completed his studies in the Canadian college and the younger son is in the Canadian school now. That's why I know firsthand what concerns students and families have when looking for studies abroad. As a college counselor with more then 20 years of experience, I know in-depth the foreign education systems, good universities and colleges in terms of career perspective and all the nuances of application process and obtaining visas. My goal is to help you find the right university and program and to make the application process as easy as possible using my experience. If you are looking for reliable and experienced guide to studies abroad, contact me and I will help you.
+1 226 888 4959 (WhatsApp)
international@infostudymail.com
Speak to Vladimir
- JuliaI am a college counselor with more than 8 years of work experience. I have helped to more than 500 students to successfully come and study in USA, UK and Canada. My students received offers from world's top universities like Stanford, Harvard, University College London, London School of Economics, University of Toronto and many more. I enjoy working with ambitious students and their parents, who I can guide to the world's top elite universities. Besides, I love to motivate students to dream big and achieve the highest possible goals, and adore watching how they transform their lives and personalities through studies abroad. My consultations are very detailed. I usually dig deep, build successful strategies for my students, help with answers to every question. If you want to speak to me about your future studies abroad, feel free to contact me.
+1 226 888 4959 (WhatsApp)
international@infostudymail.com
Contact Julia
Apply for consultancy
We will contact you as soon as possible and assist with any questions or concerns you may have
You agree with our Terms and Conditions