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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a technical college in Olds, Alberta, Canada, focused on agriculture, technology and hands-on learning. Founded in 1913, it has prepared students for careers in agriculture and related industries for more than a century. Its campus at 4500 50th Street includes the 3,300-acre Olds College Smart Farm, used as a living lab for agricultural technology research, and the Olds College Centre for Innovation.

Teaching is organised in the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology, the School of Life Sciences and the School of Trades & Skills. Programme areas include:

• Agriculture and agricultural management
• Animal health and equine studies
• Horticulture, land and environment
• Business, hospitality, tourism, brewing and meat processing
• Trades and apprenticeships, including agricultural and heavy equipment
• Post-diploma certificates, microcredentials, open studies and continuing education

Olds College is a Designated Learning Institution and offers programmes eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit; according to the college, its students come from 36 countries. International applicants must meet all admission requirements, including English language proficiency. On campus, students can live in Centennial Village or the College Court Townhouses, and at least 25 residence rooms are reserved for international students each year.

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4500 - 50th Street, Olds, Canada, T4H 1R6

Certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and post-diploma certificates in:

• Agriculture: Agricultural Management Diploma (two years), Agriculture Communications Certificate (online), Agribusiness Finance Certificate
• Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate and Diploma; Agricultural Equipment Technician apprenticeship
• Animal health and equine programmes
• Horticulture, land and environmental programmes
• Business, including an Administrative Assistant Certificate; hospitality, tourism, brewery and meat processing
• Trades and apprenticeships

Open Studies lets students take individual courses without a credential, and 94% of programmes include work-integrated learning, according to the college.

Students can live on campus in Centennial Village or the College Court Townhouses, both fully furnished and close to classes and dining. Centennial Village residents choose one of two meal plans, while townhouses have full kitchens. Utilities and internet are included, and there is 24/7 security and on-site support staff. At least 25 rooms are reserved for international students each year if they apply through the Housing Portal and pay their deposit before July 1; after that, rooms are assigned first come, first served. A non-refundable application fee and a refundable security deposit are required.