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Diploma of Agriculture

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Olds, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year on-campus post-diploma certificate with an agriculture major.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Agriculture to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two consecutive terms on campus
With courses drawn from one area of specialisation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Specialised roles in agriculture or further study
Specific job titles not listed

Curriculum

Two consecutive terms on campus
With courses drawn from one area of specialisation
Here agriculture. An academic advisor contacts students about a month before the start to set up the course list. Credits can be applied to other Olds College programmes. Specific course names are not listed on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed related diploma or degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA
Enrolment is limited and first qualified
First admitted. English proficiency required
Minimum 2.5 GPA in a previously earned and related diploma or degree (Alberta-style 4.0 GPA
The scale is not stated on the page).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed diploma or degree in a related field, Up to 12 students enrolled per year on a first qualified, First admitted basis (Post-Diploma Certificate page).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.0
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 55
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

Check requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start (no deadline published). Apply through ApplyAlberta and pay the 90 CAD fee. Email certified transcripts
English results and passport page with your Alberta Student Number. Receive an offer in 3-6 weeks. Pay the 5
000 CAD tuition deposit by the date in the admission letter. Olds requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit and send proof. After arrival give your Admissions Officer a copy of the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,900 CAD
Application fee	$90 CAD
Deposit	$40,348 CAD

Program details

Campus	Olds Campus
Faculty or school	Agriculture
Department	Agriculture
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Full Time,Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.