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  • Olds College is a public post-secondary higher education institution in Olds, Alberta. The institution was formerly known as the Olds Agricultural College. Olds College is a member of the esteemed Alberta Rural Development Network. The curriculum at Olds College is uniquely curated to advance the agricultural industry. 
  • A distinct and provincially focused school, Olds College aims to provide accessible education to its students. Olds College is regarded as Canada's Smart Agricultural College. Some top programs at Olds College are B.S. in Agribusiness, Business Management Diploma, Precision Agriculture- Techgronomy Diploma, and Horticulture Technologist Diploma. Admission is given based on GPA and English proficiency test.
  • The average tuition fee at Olds College is USD 4,460.
  • International students can apply for the Alberta Scholarship & Bursary Program. 
  • The institution offers accessible counselling services and other learning support. The Calgary Campus is an alliance of the Calgary Stampede Board. Olds College offers its students ample career opportunities, including the prestigious Alberta Smithsonian Internship Programme. 
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The eligibility criteria a student must meet to be considered for admission are:

 

  • For a bachelor’s degree, the minimum level of education required is 12th, with min GPA of 75% or more.
  • For Post degree Programs minimum level of education required is a 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma with min GPA of 72% or more.
  • English language proficiency test

 

English language proficiency requirements are:

 

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IELTS

6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each section)

6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each section)

TOEFL (i-BT)

80 (with no less than 18 in each section)

80 (with no less than 18 in each section)

PTE

55 (with no less than 55 in each section)

55 (with no less than 55 in each section)

Internships

 

An internship is a professional learning experience provided by a company to give students valuable job experience. Internships help students build their careers by allowing them to explore interests and gain professional skills and competencies in their field of study. Internships come in a variety of lengths, disciplines, and job types.

 

Alberta Smithsonian Internship Program:

 

Spend 10-12 weeks at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum conglomerate, in Washington, D.C. Learn from professionals, make an impact, and grow personally and professionally by assisting with research and assisting in the production of world-class programmes and exhibits. This internship provides opportunities in a wide range of fields, including science, business and public administration, history, education, and the arts. A $10,000 prize will be awarded to successful applicants (the internship is unpaid).

 

Eligibility

 

  • All OC students enrolled in a diploma or applied degree programme are eligible to apply.
  • Have completed a full-time academic programme with at least 60 credits
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all post-secondary work is required.
  • Prior to the application deadline, have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in the most recently completed term
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • be an Alberta resident, which is defined as any of the following for the purposes of these grant programmes:
    • Albertan by birth
    • graduated from an Alberta high school
    • graduated from an Alberta post-secondary institution with an Eligible Program
    • I spent a total of 12 months in Alberta

 

 

Alberta-Saxony Internship and Intercultural Alliance (ASiiA):

 

The ASiiA programme provides Alberta students with the option to participate in a research or industry internship in Saxony, Germany, that is directly related to their subject of study. Technology, business, health, energy, the environment, education, and economic development are all relevant topic areas. It's possible that some internships will be unpaid.

 

Eligibility

 

  • All OC students participating in an Applied Degree programme are eligible to apply
  • before leaving for the internship, you must have completed a minimum of 24 credits
  • A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required
  • be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • The ability to communicate in German is preferred but not needed

Olds College Campus Housing operates several campus living facilities, including private rooms and townhouses. Olds College is a leader in agricultural research activity and innovative teaching. With a student base of more than 1500 students, Olds College has two campuses. The Olds Campus, or the main campus, is located on the eastern side of Olds township. The campus is spread across over 2,500 acres of land and houses several important buildings supporting the institution's specialised curriculum. Old College launched its satellite campus in Calgary in 2006.

Live on campus and take advantage of everything it offers, including social activities our Residence Services team planned. The university is dedicated to providing students with a welcoming, safe, and supportive living environment.

 

The residence provided by the university are:

 

  • Centennial Village

 

Over 400 single, private rooms and plenty of common social and study spaces are available in Centennial Village. Each room has its own bathroom, a huge wardrobe, a double bed, and a desk.

 

  • College Court Townhouses

 

The stove, refrigerator/freezer, chest freezer, living room furnishings, and kitchen table and chairs are all included in the price of the townhouse. There is a bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookcase in each bedroom. 

 

For more information, visit: https://www.oldscollege.ca/student-life/housing-residence/index.html 

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Dayamai

In a nutshell, Olds College is your dream university if you want to work in the field of sports medicine and sport science. Olds College can easily match MIT, Harvard or Oxford with its rich academic and sporting tradition that spans over 65 years. And if you are ready to make a career change, Olds College wants to help you achieve that goal.

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Yug

Olds College is the best research and career opportunities, good ranking, unifying atmosphere , positive reputation, very good record in academic and placements. Tuition is very cheap.

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Dhavala

All I can say is that Olds College has now become my de facto career destination. I'm a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Computing at Olds College and 15% of my current and future salary goes towards housing, transport etc. All this was possible because of Olds College.

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-02-26

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₹8.92L

Deadline

2023-04-01

Awarded

1

Amount

₹89.46K

Deadline

2023-03-31

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹8.97L

Deadline

2023-06-01

Awarded

22

Amount

₹2.98L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Olds College
Is the Olds College good for international students?

Olds College has a total of 3800 students, including 684 international students. Since international students constitute 17 % of international students of the total strength, the university is popular amongst foreign students.

Where is the Olds College located?

Olds College is located in Olds, Canada

What is the campus size of Olds College?

Olds College has a campus size of 2800 acres. This is bigger than the average university campuses in the city.

Does the Olds College go by any other name?

Olds College is also popularly known as Olds Agricultural College (1913).

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