Diploma Programme
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Optional Co-op)
A three-year advanced diploma in controlling robotic and automated equipment with electronics, programmable controllers, computers, hydraulics and pneumatics. Students also learn 3D CAD, mechanical technology, motors and servo systems, advanced robotics, industrial automation, IoT and Industry 4.0 concepts and safety standards, and finish with a capstone in which they design and build a working manufacturing work cell. An optional co-op stream adds three work terms.
University
Conestoga College
Country
Canada
Level
Diploma
Field
Robotics and Automation
Duration
3 years
Language
English
Campus
Cambridge – Fountain Street
Degree
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Intake
September
Application Deadline
International applicants: Conestoga accepts applications until a program reaches capacity and does not keep waitlists, so apply early; incomplete applications close when the program closes. Canadian applicants (September 2027): February 1, 2027 is the equal-consideration date; most programs keep accepting applications after that while space remains, but most oversubscribed programs do not
Tuition Information
Conestoga lists 2026-27 fees for the first year (two terms) of CAD 2,750 tuition (about CAD 4,834 with compulsory fees) for Canadian students, and CAD 15,477 tuition (about CAD 18,946 with compulsory fees, including health insurance) for international students. These are the 2026-27 (September 2026 to August 2027) rates; Conestoga says fees for programs starting September 2027 or later will be published in spring 2027. A non-refundable CAD 2,500 deposit is required from international students to hold a seat.
Admission Requirements
- Apply: international applicants use the ontariocolleges.ca (OCAS) international applicant portal and pay a CAD 100 application fee; Canadian applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca. After an offer, international students pay the non-refundable CAD 2,500 deposit and Conestoga requests the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) needed for the study permit
- Academic (Canadian applicants): OSSD or equivalent, or mature student status, with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 12 math (MCT4C 55%, MAP4C 80%, MHF4U or MCV4U 55%, MDM4U 70%, or Conestoga preparatory math at 55%). MCT4C is strongly recommended
- International applicants must meet the same program requirements with equivalent qualifications, and upload both their graduation document and transcript (Conestoga lists accepted documents by country)
- English proficiency (if your previous studies were not in English): IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with no skill below 20 (or 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale), PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110, CAEL 70 (writing 60, no sub-test below 30) or Cambridge 170 (no skill below 165). Conestoga notes that required scores may vary for some IT and engineering programs
- International intakes listed on the program page as of October 5, 2026: September 2027 at Cambridge – Fountain Street: upcoming. "Upcoming" is Conestoga's status for an intake that is not yet open for applications
- Conestoga lists this program (code 0092) on its PGWP-aligned programs page under CIP code 15.0405. Conestoga notes that it does not determine PGWP eligibility; IRCC makes the final decision and applicants should check IRCC's current list
- Co-op is optional: everyone is admitted to the non co-op program and applies for the co-op stream later; seats depend on the labour market and academic eligibility. International students need a work permit to take co-op jobs