ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's story
Established in 1967, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ now serves more than 20,000 registered students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll, Brantford and Milton and is a provincial leader in apprenticeship training.
As the region’s only provider of polytechnic education, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ plays an integral role in the success of our community and province: more than 165,000 of our graduates live and work in Ontario, contributing more than $6.2 billion each year to the provincial economy. More than 50 per cent of the local adult population has accessed our services.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ delivers more than 250 career-focused programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside the GTA, including Ontario’s first college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
As one of the country's top research colleges, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s applied research activities support student learning and helps area businesses grow, innovate and improve their productivity.
Message from the president
Thank you for considering ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, where we connect life and learning to build career success and stronger communities.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education programs – from apprenticeships to diplomas, degrees to post-graduate certificates, continuing education and part-time studies – all reflect Ontario’s changing job market and will help you build the skills and knowledge that today’s employers are seeking.
Our project-based learning model provides the hands-on experience that will prepare you for success in a wide range of potential careers – in business and hospitality, skilled trades, engineering and information technology, health and life sciences, community services or media and design.
You’ll learn from faculty with experience in their fields, and practice your skills in leading-edge facilities equipped to today’s industry standards. You’ll have opportunities to participate in applied research and develop solutions for real-world industry clients.
Here at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, we’re committed to student success, and it shows. Our students consistently achieve top honours in local, provincial and even international competitions. Our career-ready graduates have the skills to meet today’s labour-market needs, the adaptability to address tomorrow’s challenges, and the strong entrepreneurial spirit that will contribute to individual and community prosperity in our rapidly changing world.
Education is an investment in your future. Make that investment count by choosing ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, and start on the path to an exciting career.
Norma McDonald Ewing
Interim President, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
College stats
(as of June 2026)
*2024 Colleges Ontario Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 20,000+
- Registered students across eight cities
- 80%
- Graduate satisfaction*
- 92%
- Employer satisfaction*
- 250,000+
- Alumni
- 7,197
- Students engaged in applied research projects
- 250+
- Career-focused programs
- 70+
- Co-op programs
- $4.6M+
- Awarded to students each year
- 1000+
- Employers engaged in Program Advisory Committees (PACs)
- 25+
- Degree programs
- 87%
- Graduates employed within six months of program completion
- 5,200+
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ graduates are local entrepreneurs
Polytechnic education
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is a leader in polytechnic education, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
As a member institution of , ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is proud to work with industry and community partners to propel business innovation and create jobs for tomorrow.