Reviews of Algonquin College Ottawa Campus (College)

Alireza Teimoori

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded English-language college located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The college serves the National Capital Region and the outlying areas of Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and Upstate New York. The college has three campuses, all in Ontario: a primary campus located in Ottawa, and secondary campuses located in Perth and Pembroke.

Odiokah Agi

This is definitely the worst place you can stay. The customer service reps are rude, the rooms basically do not have any amenities. I would advice you not to waste your money!

BLip

I really had a very bad experience .I went from hopes for a great future to disappointment and discouragement

Jared Dykler

I graduated from a graduate certificate program in 2014 and really enjoyed my time at the school. Having been to a larger University I appreciate the smaller school feeling.

Justa Bee

Great college where you can easily learn a trade!

Joseph Kasaji

I just graduated in June, i had an awesome experience at the college. The profs are friendly and they know their materials.

Will Wang

Beautiful college! Nice place near the shopping and grosery mall

Luis Fernando Olivero

Is the college Algonquin public?

helen “watchoutMan” jeon

I could give 0 credit to this institution. Though I am a current student, the institution does not consider anyone's cost or money as valuable as it could. Is this could be my personal opinion? Or I feel like I am an international student without fluency of speaking English? So it could accept me as a student for this reason. Please step back before paying money to it. Any responsibility is on yours, though any service for the money is not provided.

Suhaib Rep

Overall a great school, nice campus. Only thing is some of the professors have been there so long they do as they please and remain unquestioned.

Emma Johnson

Cheers! Love my college!

This is Canada

Very regret to take the e commerce supply chain program - 5 years couldn’t graduate yet

Mary Huang

The started charging a flat fee ($5?) for evening parking when it would be more appropriate to do time based and maxed out at the flat rate level. Pretty unhappy to be asked to pay that for 15 minutea

Michael March

Covid protocols still in place, cafeteria is open, construction is done. Education to be had here.

Youssef Fares

love this place

daljit singh

Nice

Faieq Ahmed

This college is amazing! I had a blast here and definitely the place to learn and have fun life experiences! Low tuition, large variety of programs and possibility to upgrade to degree at other accredited universities makes this the place to go! I recommend going here first before university if you don't know what kind of future you expect to have!

Darryl Andre

Algonquin College mostly, (and often it's mandatory), hires ONLY people with university degrees, essentially telling prospective students that their English only education and diploma are of little value in the NCR and now much of Canada, as you need to be bilingual for the job. To make the matter worse, MANY positions at Algonquin also require bilingualism in this English only business. (I'll never forget the staff meeting where students were called FU's. (Yup, "funding units". It's a nice personal touch, nes pas?) Talk about hypocritical institutions! They sell a product of little value to students and employers across the country while Algonquin will defend that you ALSO need a degree. Effectively, they are telling kids (and their parents!) you now need 6 years of education to get a job over 60K in this country. It's turned into a business that pays astronomical salaries to all the VP'S, and management. Do not believe that bull about Algonquin College being "one of Ottawa's best employers. I'm certain those surveyed with permanent, unionized employees making an excellent salary. The college employs more casual and part-time staff than they do permanent staff. If you asked the part time group, I can assure you, that status of a best employer is also BS. I learned to be honest with students at the first class that their diploma is mostly useless and if you wish to secure a good job, drop the college and go directly to university. I taught a lot of 17 and 18 year old students who are far too young to be flipping high school students directly into a program. (That's also why you are NOT reimbursed any money after you miss the withdrawal date.) I tried, more than once, to have the college create a new mandatory entrance one year program to teach and model lifeskills. These kids don't know jack about the real world and their parents need to push them into a life's kills program so they can succeed without having to cheat and plagiarize their way through through a program they neither want nor need. Higher education requires a higher set of skills, skills you can't simply absorb by osmosis. Consider yourself warned! ???? So, all in all

Matt C

For the most part my experience here was an enjoyable one I would gladly repeat. The instructors have real experience and know their stuff, and several of them have become good friends long after. I was given a great opportunity before even finishing my last year there, and was hired right out. (Game Development Program). Facilities are well maintained and staffed, and the hours on the student services are reasonable. Plenty of opportunities available to change curriculum through student feedback.

Malika (Ginni)

Have gone over here,, studied here. The studies are good, it is also a good spot to hang out with friends

muneera balsamo

Excellent service and friendly staff

Jaz Renaud

Thank you to Monica at the registrars office for the assistance provided today and for being so friendly!

Mike Gzz

(Translated) Awesome school Excellent facilities and well-equipped rooms. (Original) Awesome school. Excelentes instalaciones y los salones bien equipados.

ayumi

This college's health services is a joke. Had an appointment for a 5 minute test, waited over two hours until closing and watched people who had appointments after me get let in. Ended up having to leave because they closed. If you can't take people in, don't schedule them.

Peyton Parkinson

Hi, I'm only 15 and I see that there are a lot of pros and cons of going to Algonquin College. Even with these pros and cons it is teaching me of what I should be prepared for, if I do get accepted here. I've wanted to be a Child and Youth worker for over 3 years now, I know that this is where I want to go when I graduate, it's close to home but will also give me an education I need to succeed to get where I'm going. Thank You Everyone for the pros and cons of Algonquin.

Desiree

I love Algonquin. Great instruction, wonderful sense of community. I really value the inclusive environment. I feel being apart of the college has greatly enhanced my life not just my knowledge and skills.

Desiree

I love Algonquin. Great instruction, wonderful sense of community. I really value the inclusive environment. I feel being apart of the college has greatly enhanced my life not just my knowledge and skills.

Colin Sawka

I attended college at Algonquin College between 2006 and 2009, and graduated from Travel and Tourism (Travel Salesperson), and Media Communications. I also took a French course. There were lots of highs and lows at this school, but overall I became a better person after my time spent here. This college prepped me for the business world, and it was a huge learning experience. I also got into going to the gym because of their college gym.

Nguyễn Nam

This college is awesome. Dozens of self studying rooms, modern equipments and enthusiastic professors ever seen.

Alain Paradis

This is the best post-secondary education institution for Graphic Design in the province.

Carl Cencig

Great memories from the time I spent studying at this institution. The college has a very good esprit de corps and the subject material was interesting. The professors were knowledgeable, professional and supportive.

Lilith

Fantastic atmosphere, great selection of courses and Lovely lecturers.

Daniel Avalos

Has changed my life !

Brandon Mrzena

I took the Electrical Engineering Technician program. Worst experience of my life. Here is a list of what to expect if you take this program: 1. Staff who simply do not care 2. Teachers who consistently show up late 3. Teachers who get upset with you when you ask a question 4. Never expect to get your marks back (I went into multiple exams without a clue of how I was doing in the class) 5. Extreme disorganization and unprofessionalism so beyond belief, it was distasteful I am all for learning and growing past mistakes, however Algonquin and their employees made little to no effort at all to rectify any of their errors to make it a better program. For that reason alone, I'm giving it a 1/5. I truly hope in the future, they will be able to rectify all of the above.

Azgaar

I have seen a lot of bad reviews, They might be correct, but maybe they were just unlucky. I am not doing a diploma here, rather I'm doing my degree on Bach of Info Tech on Lasers and Photonics. So far a year has passed, there was no trouble or anything, I am originally admitted in Carleton university and Algonquin is my second campus where I mostly do the practical work and to be honest the labs in Algonquin are a lot better than the ones in Carleton. They have all the latest equipment and everything works great. Hope this keeps going for 3 more years.

Yogesh XD

anyone else having application offer letter delay for winter 2018?

Eric

Have to say I loved my time at Algonquin College. There are a lot of programs and courses to choose from. The campus has a lot of amenities and is walking distance to a shopping district of outlets, groceries, beer/liquor, and fast food stores. The campus seems to be always growing... must be doing something right! Right? Highly recommend this Ottawa College!

Brian Eng doing his Theng!

Ever growing school. Great place to learn. I learned a lot from them. This place has a really good atmosphere too. Very friendly students. Nicely renovated I might add

Dior

Cost me my admission to university as they never sent over my transcript to the university, yet they were telling me they did...now I have to wait 8 additional months to go to school because of a mistake on their part. Called them asking what happened and they said it was probably a "firewall". What a joke. Extremely frustrating and disheartening that an institution of this size would be so careless and irresponsible.

J L (lovedayx)

Great school, overall great teachers, and decent amenities. While I can't speak for all departments, I can usually count on the T building staff and Tech based professors to be courteous and friendly. The teachers here don't just come in to get their paycheck, they come to help you grow your career and have a personal investment in your success. The only reason I rate 4/5 is due to the lack of on site amenities and lack of extra curriculars. There are quite a few clubs but limited to no sports team. In terms of amenities the only great thing about this school is the Baseline station that's attacked to campus. Food wise, there's an okay selection but is pretty bland in my opinion and quite expensive for small and unsatisfying portions.

Romulus Olivier

Love AC, best place to learn, in and out of school. #AC4L #IronApesFam

D “Dovbr” Br

Algonquin Is a great place to go to school. Close to transit and shops including groceries. Rent in the area is also much less than those around the two universities.

Éric DuBois

I don't like this place

Abduallah Amar

Best collage in Ontario

Malcolm Roy

Overcrowded. Understaffed. Overpriced.

Rogélio José dos Santos

Beautiful place.

Aurora Lalonde

I studied in an online program for 3 years and the teachers were not only disrespectful, they had no interest in teaching and were poorly organized. The faculty I have met in person at the registrars office are consistently belittling, ignorant, and unsympathetic. I graduated early to get out of the toxic business of the school and it took more than 6 months for me to argue to get my diploma.

Sam Walia

Excellent college

Sonu Singh

A wonderful School. Amazing co-op programs great instructors and teachers. You'll definitely get your money's worth for your education and make lifelong friendships along the way.

Brianna Hart

This is an AWESOME college! I went here 17 years ago and it changed my life

hussain mhasna

The best college

Greg Whitworth

Has lots of good professors, however some are there just for their paycheck and could care less if you needed help. Most of the professors I have had have been very knowledgable and helpful. Cafeteria food is alright but nothing special, if you want better quality food go to The Observatory or Chances R, however it is more expensive. Overall my experience at the school has been very good and would reccomend going there for anyone who wants to go to college in Ottawa.

Marge Simpson

Class of '89.

Pawan Mor

Best college

Canada Admissions

Algonquin is the best college in all over community colleges,They are providing quick response and very helpful. Mainly the international officer Ken Beadle is very suportive international officer.

shady rahman

The worst college in Canada , the international admission office is the most inefficient team I have ever seen. They do not care about quality and students sanctification they only care about money . Its very very difficult to contact them.

Nadia Whelan

The online classes are very expensive but the college itself is very clean. It's a great learning environment and they have some of the best equipment in their labs. I have been to OttawaU and the La Cite; Algonquin is by far the best out of the three. Their online learning is a lot better and easier to follow as well as their student portal. Their classes and as I said equipment is a lot nicer. I have no real complaints, books are expensive but no more than any other school. I am excited to continue my education with Algonquin!

Zachary Tabebot

Good Institution in Standard and Quality, ushering students into the job market, well equipped and skilled.

John Stiven Calacsan

You will love to study in this school but it's just a bit expensive

alwyn lazar

Best college

Augustina

It's clinical system does poorly by its students (especially those with disabilities) on multiple accounts. The clinical staff are quick to punish mistakes and publicly humiliate students who are new and learning in their chosen fields. They don't seem to want students to pass they just want to benefit from the free labor as staff put in no effort to help struggling students or advocate for better learning environments. The school staff also fail not only passively, (as it takes weeks to access information or get a response back if you have anything more than a simple yes or no question) but also actively, as they do things that impede progress through clinical practices. Clinicals have no flexibility and any ambiguous conflict between a student and a clinical instructor the school staff always side with the instructor resulting in the student having to start from scratch. I don't recommend doing any courses at Algonquin with a clinical unless you are already a master in the chosen field (and even then tread carefully).

Amy Aqua

Great school

Juan Sebastian

My school. Love it

Saif Qadd

Algonquin College was my home from 2011-2013, I cant believe my College days are gone. This College is one of the best colleges in Canada. Very nice environment, everyone is friendly. Some teachers are here for the money, others are here to help you succeed. I graduated from Robotics Engineering program, one of the hardest programs in the college. I went thru tough and stressful days to succeed, no one supported me, had to do everything my self. I was very young back then and fresh. I wish I go back to college days, best time I will ever have my entire life, every time I go for a visit I cry so much. Farewell Algonquin College.

Saif Qadd

Algonquin College was my home from 2011-2013, I cant believe my College days are gone. This College is one of the best colleges in Canada. Very nice environment, everyone is friendly. Some teachers are here for the money, others are here to help you succeed. I graduated from Robotics Engineering program, one of the hardest programs in the college. I went thru tough and stressful days to succeed, no one supported me, had to do everything my self. I was very young back then and fresh. I wish I go back to college days, best time I will ever have my entire life, every time I go for a visit I cry so much. Farewell Algonquin College.

Julian Fernandes

Great building, good facilities. Wi-fi reception is great. Lots of seating. Also, there's a Starbucks!

Jake Blackwell

Love this college!

FamSquad Media

Great college. I had an excellent experience with the staff. They were very helpful, supportive and understanding and willing to assist. The environment of the school is very positive, and motivated student to excel. I love Building AC the most. The school also features a big library, Starbucks on campus, and so many other resources. Great school.

Natalie Simpson

It is sad for me to say that during these covid times the workers at this college have been stressing everyone out especially the security guards. I recently got my 2nd vaccine two weeks ago exactly and I've gone to the campus in the past two weeks and I've been getting invalid information and it doesn't seem like the security guards are doing their job correctly because last week Monday morning I went on campus and I was allowed in since I'm fully vaccinated, but when I went in the afternoon I was told I wasn't allowed in which doesn't make sense at all. Also, this morning I went to the ARC centre and I was turned back yet again and was told I can be on campus starting Thursday. This really annoyed me because I paid for parking and everything only to be turned back which doesn't make sense to me. I personally think all the security guards need to be on the same page and stop telling students that they can be on campus and then tell us we can't.

blackmamba is here

may your college provide oncampus jobs for overseas students or not?

Rashel Hossain

Will be Allah taken me

Myriah Saulnier

I truly enjoyed my experience at this college. I went there for 3 years. Made several longtime friends. Not only are their programs thorough and hands-on, the professors are usually helpful and knowledgeable and kind. There are also numerous opportunities put on by the student association and the college to help you meet friends, go to events at a student discount, get involved in volunteer opportunities, and find the perfect Co-op's. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a secondary education.

Kritika Vashistha

Great place

Sanji San

(Translated) AND TECH! (Original) E TECH!

Huzur Sa

I wish they were willing to teach beginners like in computer programming.

Danny S.

Their theatre is new and a very nice venue.

Harnoor Panesar

Good collage.

Max Favela

JayStaion brought me here.

Fabrice Niyungeko

great college ever, the teachers master their courses, they are nice and so helpful. many events and activities are organised to help connect with people and make friends. I am doing computer systems technician program and I enjoy studying here. I would recommend it to anyone.

Giggle Gal

Love the learning environment and the atmosphere. Multiple places to study both inside and outside, and a good assortment of things to eat if you get hungry.

Hawzie _ (Hawzie2002)

Such a cool college

BLip

I really had a very bad experience .I went from hopes for a great future to disappointment and discouragement

Kerry Brammall

This campus needs more options for food service. There is only 1 Tim Hortons with a line up that extends into the hallways and obstructs pedestrian traffic. There is not enough seating in common areas during peak hours. The horticultural gardens are well kept by the students. Some of the buildings are in need of refurbishment. There are a few creepy men that lurk around the school, I have been approached and followed multiple times by one man in particular.

Akash Pawar

Fast service, bright building, some exceptional profs.

Siva R

Broad education is available

Ishran Jit Singh

On point to their values of care, learning and integrity. An institution helping thousands choose and persue their interests. Very progressive and comfortable environment to succeed.

Peyton VanDenBroek

Campus is great. Many of the staff couldn't care less about your success. Would not recommend my program at all, to anyone else, ever.

Youngwin Jo Philip

Not enough space for all the students. Its congested

Franklin Hatch

Trash. Avoid this place. The professors don’t care about you only your money.

Sachin Titus

The most beautiful entrance to our college is the Robert Gillett Student Commons, or Commons building in short. However, this is not the main entrance to the college. The building is built for students to spend their free time or to study, with silent study halls, and Starbucks. You'll find Algonquin theatre, Student association, volunteering, print shop with 3d printing, Starbucks and many other services. In short, this is the place where u can find all the stuff going on in the college right now!

Peyton Parkinson

Hi, I'm only 15 and I see that there are a lot of pros and cons of going to Algonquin College. Even with these pros and cons it is teaching me of what I should be prepared for, if I do get accepted here. I've wanted to be a Child and Youth worker for over 3 years now, I know that this is where I want to go when I graduate, it's close to home but will also give me an education I need to succeed to get where I'm going. Thank You Everyone for the pros and cons of Algonquin.

Melinda Benn

Curbside pick-up at the bookstore was great!

Nick Barrett

One star because of the print shop being so so bad

Pete S

Quite bad communications but the overall institution is fantastic.

Rushin Patel

There are not seats available in this college. So don't apply here. Waste of application fees. Waiting from last 2 intakes but still saying that wait for Third one.

Nicola Jarvis

I was privileged to have worked with the staff of Algonquin College. They volunteered freely of their valuable time in supporting a Sir Guy Carleton student in a two week work experience placement. They were unfailingly kind and supportive of this unique program. Without them, we could not do the work we do. We are most grateful to them for their help.

Mohamed Bihi

I came to this college 2 years ago for Business Accounting and failed to pass the program and after a year and a half of failing I dropped out my experience here at this college is ridculous the books are updated every year tuition is expensive $1,000 for tuition and last but not least all your tuition is made up of fees like this nformation Technology Fee: $62 per term. * Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. ** Student Activity/Sports Fee: $210.50 per term. Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term. Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term. Health Service Fee: $20 per term. Health Plan Fee: $117.02 paid once annually. *** at the end of the day if you fail they take your money no questions asked but if you really want to learn from good professors and want to learn go and search for different colleges not ALGONQUIN COLLEGE STAY AWAY FROM THIS COLLEGE

Ian Knowles

Best place in Canada for academic and practical learning.

Vaden Ellsworth

Both the security and the staff were very helpful for me to pickup U-Pass and course Books for my son.

Vaden Ellsworth

Both the security and the staff were very helpful for me to pickup U-Pass and course Books for my son.

John Broadhead

Forward looking college.

Carlos Barrera

I had a great experience here. I met great people. College was clean well equipped. Parking is available at a fair fare.

Alicia Schrama

The teachers are not very helpful

Shan

Called to inquire something. Each one is transferring calls to other departments (spoke to 5 different employees). Everyone is working from home and it’s 3pm, time for a nap, yes I can understand that ???? ???? ????. We need to make a living though

Cory Szola (Cory Joshua)

Great school, great services, great i'm commodities for the students. I've had a few professors who where rude and a few who didn't know what they where doing when it came to teaching. The college is always improving, making it hard to find any negativity for my review.

Minhaz Sobhan

Great school with really friendly staff that care for students success. Long story short, you're not a number you're a student.

Paul Oppelt

Attending this college is, by far, the most expensive way to get subscribed to a Johnson Insurance mailing list. If you're interested in having promotional insurance flyers mailed to your home once a month, especially under the guise of the college trying to remain in touch post-graduation, I recommend attending.

Jack Anderson

It's like every other outlet doesn't work

Pilgrim Maslow

Very Empty, strange and surreal

Udo O

I want to study post graduate in paralegal in this college. Is it worth it

Sumail Thakur

Its a great fun

Jeffrey Arcand

Great school that treats students as #1.

Caroline Roy

Poor customer service, every time.

Neal Kelly

I'm in the computer system technician course for starters. Teachers are usually diligent and want to help students, they mostly want you to learn. You'll get the few odd ones that are just bad at teaching. Most of the time you'll be challenged but not overwhelmed if you keep doing your homework/assignments right away. This school is for people who want a career right away. You can always go to university after to get a more theoretical knowledge base after graduation. The main reason I give it 4/5 is that some of the equipment is outdated for networking and college is stressful. It's not a vacation and not meant to be.

Erin O' Rilley

My classes and teachers were amazing. The registars office on the other hand is an absolute joke. Hung up on me SEVEN times and then told me they cannot help me with proof and when I gave them their proof they stopped communicating. AN ABSOLUTE JOKE

Amanda Brown

Very nice campus our step goes here.

paul saint paul

I enjoyed my time as a culinary student here. Campus is large with many different buildings and confusing at first. I didn't enjoy the price of textbooks and the fact that notes were given out on power point presentations, among other things. Culinary area is great, kindof chaotic, needs better dishwashers. It's a random place but I loved it there, great people

Darryl Andre

Algonquin College mostly, (and often it's mandatory), hires ONLY people with university degrees, essentially telling prospective students that their English only education and diploma are of little value in the NCR and now much of Canada, as you need to be bilingual for the job. To make the matter worse, MANY positions at Algonquin also require bilingualism in this English only business. (I'll never forget the staff meeting where students were called FU's. (Yup, "funding units". It's a nice personal touch, nes pas?) Talk about hypocritical institutions! They sell a product of little value to students and employers across the country while Algonquin will defend that you ALSO need a degree. Effectively, they are telling kids (and their parents!) you now need 6 years of education to get a job over 60K in this country. It's turned into a business that pays astronomical salaries to all the VP'S, and management. Do not believe that bull about Algonquin College being "one of Ottawa's best employers. I'm certain those surveyed with permanent, unionized employees making an excellent salary. The college employs more casual and part-time staff than they do permanent staff. If you asked the part time group, I can assure you, that status of a best employer is also BS. I learned to be honest with students at the first class that their diploma is mostly useless and if you wish to secure a good job, drop the college and go directly to university. I taught a lot of 17 and 18 year old students who are far too young to be flipping high school students directly into a program. (That's also why you are NOT reimbursed any money after you miss the withdrawal date.) I tried, more than once, to have the college create a new mandatory entrance one year program to teach and model lifeskills. These kids don't know jack about the real world and their parents need to push them into a life's kills program so they can succeed without having to cheat and plagiarize their way through through a program they neither want nor need. Higher education requires a higher set of skills, skills you can't simply absorb by osmosis. Consider yourself warned! ???? So, all in all

Debjit Ojha

I am lookinv forward to apply for Culinary Management program. Could I get some reviews on the program?

NIBRAS Kamil

Nice Place Multi-nationality , very good staff Clean>> Great design Bus station beside the college I like the way of teaching too

ماجد سودان

(Translated) Waiting for a visa to fly for this wonderful college I have been accepted as a student from outside Canada waiting for visa to flight to that wounderfull college. I have been accepted as an international student (Original) في انتظار الفيزا للطيران لهذه الكلية الرائعة لقد تم قبولي كطالب من خارج كندا waiting for visa to flight to that wounderfull college. I have been accepted as an international student

Parth Joshi

One of the best educational institutions in the country and good teachers and a better way to learn

Rick Tusla

Something needs to be done for this college

Scott McCagg

Great profs and plenty of services. A good choice in school if your looking for higher education without breaking the bank to go to university.

Lockedinthebox

If I could give zero stars I would. I took part in the Computer Systems Technician program and completely regret wasting my time and money. The administration are unhelpful and always pass the buck to avoid doing any time of work and the teachers for the most part don't care about the students. Every semester was a nightmare because the school kept making schedule errors that took me way too much time to correct. My advice to anyone considering this program or school is to run far and fast.

Sami Samawi

Really beautiful

Erica Racine

I will be graduating at the end of this semester and I have greatly enjoyed my time here. I'm in the Business Management and Entrepreneurship program. The teachers are highly qualified and approachable, the campus is nice and clean, and I have learned lots.

Freedom of Expression

Some of the college programs are rip-off programs that will not get anywhere! Consult with employment consultants OUTSIDE of the college. I know a few grads who can't find employment with their Mikki Mouse certificates/diplomas. Choose carefully, this is your money, your time, your investment! The college will promise you a golden future, so you have to do your own research! Some of the instructors are college grads, they know less than you! So you are learning from someone who is not an expert in the field, but a recent college grad! Also, the college overcharges for many services (disgusting considering that most students are on the verge of poverty!), do not let them to empty your pockets. Remember, you will have to return your student loans with big %.

michael richardson

Best place for Pokémon go

Thomas Kiperchuk

Newer buildings are very nice. Lines at tim hortons can be brutal

orhan genc

Well maintained and clean

Matviy Sheekhmetov

It's the worst college which I know. All methods based on computer system which does not work properly and nobody can help you. You just spend your time and money. How to give you knowledge it's not a problem of college just money their problems

Michelle Hennessey

Support and admin staff always very helpful and friendly. Campus is pretty clean as well, with great little spots like a duck pond and ice rink.

Shane McConnell

Amazing college

Mike Bono

New building been constructed. Very empty hope we all get back to normal life.

Adrian Ngarachu

Excellent college with amazing staff willing to help.

Saman shergill

Best college

Tiffany C.

Great learning experience!

Leonardo Alps

Awesome place to study and hangout with friends!

Ishwar Sharma

lovely place

Ishwar Kumar

lovely place

Desiree

I love Algonquin. Great instruction, wonderful sense of community. I really value the inclusive environment. I feel being apart of the college has greatly enhanced my life not just my knowledge and skills.

Benjamin Pruner

Love it such u beautiful place

Benjamin Pruner

Love it such u beautiful place

Saad Merhebi

Who schedules an exam on a saturday and then has its food services closed? Algonquin does

Saad Khalifeh

Parked there for about ten minutes, got a parking ticket that said it was a warning, a month later paper gets mailed to me saying that i have to pay 95$. #cheatercargang

Forever Annoyed

Depressing and ghetto. White trash stoners and médiocres who will work at Loblaws for 30 years. Glad I switched to university

moataz dabbour

This college sets the standards for student involvement and help, the community is wonderful, lots of helpful and understanding staff. The instructors, mostly, have great life experience. Many activities and clubs to chose from.

Nick Boutilier (Wet Galaxy)

You're messing up my future.

J Sran

I have applied to this college its the best college for IT

Darshil Vora

Amazing staff and infrastructure

Blake Cameron

Just dont..

Natalie Simpson

It is sad for me to say that during these covid times the workers at this college have been stressing everyone out especially the security guards. I recently got my 2nd vaccine two weeks ago exactly and I've gone to the campus in the past …

Paul Edmunds

Sometimes I think I want to kill myself, and then I remember I'm still at school and that would be rude.

tycoon kaiser khan

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded English-language college located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The college serves the National Capital Region and the outlying areas of Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and Upstate New York. The college has three campuses, all in Ontario: a primary campus located in Ottawa, and secondary campuses located in Perth and Pembroke. The college offers bachelor's degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a range of disciplines and specialties. It has been ranked among the Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada and has been recognized as one of Canada's top innovation leaders. The enabling legislation is the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act. It is a member of Polytechnics Canada. The college was established during the formation of Ontario's college system in 1967. Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology were established on May 21, 1965, when the Ontario system of public colleges was created. The founding institutions were the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology (established in 1957) and the Ontario Vocational Centre Ottawa (established in 1965 at the Woodroffe Campus and known as OVC). The original 8 acres site on Woodroffe Avenue was donated to the city by Mr and Mrs Frank Ryan. The Ottawa architecture firm of Burgess, McLean & MacPhadyen designed the midcentury academic complex with open-ended blocks alternatively faced with long glass expanses in a semi-gambrel formation that make up the curtain walls and precast aggregate panels. The corporate campus or modernist academic acropolis spread across North America in the early 1960s. The entrance is via a deeply recessed terrace that's overhung with small white ceramic tiles and vintage can lights. The long walls are bumped out to float over the foundation. The foundation plantings keep the blocks from appearing stark. The first Principal of the Ontario Vocational Centre (OVC) was Kenneth G. Shoultz. Principal Shoultz took on the leadership of OVC in 1965 after working as a technical studies teacher and then as an inspector for the Ontario Department of Education. K.G. Shoultz continued on as the first Dean of the Technical Centre after OVC was amalgamated with Algonquin College in 1967. Algonquin College is named after the Algonquin First Nations Peoples who were the original inhabitants of the area. In 1964, the Rideau Campus was established. "Satellite" campuses in Pembroke, Hawkesbury, Perth, Carleton Place and Renfrew were established in the late 1960s. The Vanier School of Nursing became a part of the Woodroffe Campus when nursing programs began to be offered at the college. In 1973, the School of Prescott-Russell joined the Algonquin family and the Colonel By Campus was created through the acquisition of St. Patrick's College. With the creation of La Cité Collégiale, 1990 marked the beginning of Algonquin as an English college. The Hawkesbury campus was transferred to La Cité Collégiale, and the Renfrew, Colonel By, and Carleton Place campuses were progressively closed. The latest closure was in August 2002, when the Rideau Campus closed and its programs were moved to the Advanced Technology Centre on the Woodroffe Campus. Expanding its academic purview, the college offers a variety of degree programs taught by expert faculty with a wide range of academic and technical experience. This includes Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours), Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours), Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (E-Supply Chain Management), and several others. Algonquin's focus is on the arts and technology and promotes a strong focus on applied theory and practical experience. There are over 19,000 full-time students in more than 180 programs. There are 155 Ontario college programs, 18 apprenticeship programs, 16 co-op programs, 6 collaborative degree programs and 6 bachelor's degree programs. Some of these degrees are through direct collaborative partnerships with Carleton University and University of Ottawa.

gaurav parmar

best collage

Video Game Leakd

you have the right to remain silent

Jose Muller

If your looking for a college to enroll in you should definitely consider taking a guided tour at Algonquin. If you go alone there is a very high chance you will get lost in this huge modern maze.

Randy Bekoe

Will be there in some few months!!!

Mohamad Hammoud

They need to hire up to date teachers lol

E C

Algonquin college facilities are always well maintained and organized. The students are always super helpful and polite when visiting. Whenever we rent the Minto Centre facilities for events, all supplies and furnitures are in place and ready for use allowing for speedy set-up and take down. Would highly recommend booking such a well maintained and managed facility for events.

Ian Arman

I don't recommend this college. The college is highly conniving. Save your money, learn else ware!

Ian Arman

I don't recommend this college. The college is highly conniving. Save your money, learn else ware!

Donna Pascal

Food available at Savoir Faire is so good and affordable.

Cynthia Plancarte

Great school!

Dalton

I don't hate Algonquin College, but I feel tremendously disrespected by their promising of in-person classes only to take it away once I've already enrolled. Open the class rooms if you say you're going to. For reference to students of the future, Algonquin takes away 3/4 of all programs, clubs, resources, buildings, the gym, but charges the same price. Post-secondary should be about critical thinking and following science. The country is over 90% vaccinated and I still cant see my fellow students? I can't workout alone at the gym? Talk, Talk, Talk, about mental health, give me action. Mental health is about human connection, it's about a healthy body, mind, and soul. I want to go to the college I paid for.

Ridwan Khan

Absolutely awful and annoying front desk staff and housekeeping staff. On the first night when I decided to extend for a second night, both of their employees, the one in charge of reservations and the one in charge of checking in told me that my card has been charged for the second night and everything is alright. The next morning at check out time, another employee began telling us that our credit card wasn't charged and they needed to do another payment in order to pay for the second night, processing three payments through my credit card and double charging me for the second night.

Wafaa Nnn

(Translated) How do you study the English language using it (Original) كيف دراسة اللغه الانجليزيه بيها

Nabil Hares

I booked 1hour of treatment and only recieved 30 minutes of message time. The rest of the time they spent talking to me and leading up to the message, which I thought wouldn't count as a part of the hour. I payed for an hour and should have received an hour of messaging. Not to mention, the masseuse did not take well to instructions and I left extremely unsatisfied.

Tara Thomas

Great college especially the Hospitality department. The baking and pastry art management program is tailored to equip anyone who wants to learn baking and pastry arts.

vincent armindo

One of the worst colleges i have been into . They say they are changing education in fact the are screwing education up !

Kayla Geairns

I love this school! Great amenities, great teachers and everyone is so nice to one another.

Patel Dhruv

(Translated) Eight college (Original) Osem college

Emily Dyck

Courses are good but I had a professor that didn't actually do anything we kept getting a substitute professor but they never dealt with the original professor

Caelan Notley

A really beautiful spot to hang out. Nice view and open atmosphere with comfy seating. Starbucks is located in the same building as is the theater. Links to the Algonquin connection shop and the Marketplace food court.

suaki kisola

It is impossible to communicate with collage. I wrote email to other collages they already answered. But this collage 8 days no news. Strange.

Hrsh Sngh

Great learning place

Robert Guertin

Pretty good school. If you need to talk to the Registrars Office during you're lunch break, best to call them during your breakfast break and you might get lucky:)

Diego Sanabria

Amazing place

Nicolas Aboumrad

very good

sopheak veoun

The good place for study.

Yuvraj Singh

I apply in this clg for may 22 if anybody else applied for that contact me on instagram my instagram user name is yuviii.choudhary My program is computer progamming

Dennis Beauchamp

A little dull but the college is exciting

A T

Love it

Holly Lalonde

I like algonquin college because its fun and its really enjoyable i learn so many things there and i get to meet new people there and see new faces

SirXavior

Unless your in the trades Avoid!!. Most of the faculty are part timers that are barely getting by. I learned more in 1 year taking Computer Science at the University level then my three years at Algonquin and that doesn't include coops/internships. Skip Algonquin and go get an Engineering degree at the university level this school is a money pit for the students and the province.

Gonzalo Navarro

I work here. We are endeavouring to maintain safety while providing learning opportunities on-line and allowing practical skills training on site.

Leon Lee

Not worth your money better off spend it on bmw and strippers

Kaitlin Tropper

The personal support worker program is very good at Algonquin College. I do find that they gave me the skills to do my job and purse into my BScN. Even with COVID-19, my program coordinator still made sure that we graduated on time. Highly recommend.

Hilary H

I’m currently enrolled in the Executive Office Administration program and loving it so far! I love that Algonquin offers full time & part time programs online so you can have more flexibility in your schedule to complete your studies from the comfort of your own home if you don’t want to go on campus. This has made getting a post secondary education so much easier for me being a mother of three young children.

Kevin

I hate this place.

Smith2627

I am finishing my last year in the Business Admin course at Algonquin College. My goal coming into this course was to hopefully gain some knowledge to help take over a business. I was completely wrong. The schools management has no idea what is going on. Online classes and on campus classes are a roll of a dice if they will be cancelled or not. When it comes time to pick your classes, it is an absolute battle to get anything worth while learning. Overall, if you are coming into this school to help your business or want to start a business one day, please stay away. You can take private online courses for much less money and gain a lot more knowledge.

Nick HTK

Misrepresented credentials awarded. Poor oversight of individual program administration.

John Coelho

Well organised

Anthony Yu

I love it

Jasmine Albagli

A really great place to work. So happy to be on campus such a dynamic place

Bent Nails Inspection & Consulting Services

Outdated and irrelevant information for home inspectors, they proceeded to argue and fight back with me. Saying they are correct, I provided photos of proof they were wrong with my 16 years experience. Don't go there unless you'd prefer to downgrade your knowledge and pay for it? We are in the middle of a lawsuit right now.

Anon Uno

Hello I don't want to write this review over here but I don't have any choice anymore. I called to college regarding admission query for international student. They always transfer my call to international admission office and no one answer the call over there. This is not first time even I called in first week of December. Please let me know whom I will contact regarding my admission query so that I can get answer. Thanks

RedX 22

I am not a Loser tell that to your administration.

Samarmar O

This place is focused on making money period . .. lack of student centered education and poor quality teaching approaches are evident . Think twice before wasting 4 years of you life for nothing

Mike Sadowski

Absolutely stunning exquisite experience with my time here at the college. All i have to say is Thank you Algonquin College

Doug Laframboise

PATHETIC HIRING HELP BY PHIL IN PEMBROKE. TOO MUCH PAY FOR LESS THAN NET ZERO

Andrew Wentworth

What an operation this college runs, and not in a good way whatsoever. They don't actually care about the student experience, it's just a big cash grab. I tried to contact the program coordinator of the program I wanted to enroll in. After sending him two emails and leaving him two voicemails I heard nothing back - he is a professor in the Sport Business Management program so I understand he is busy - but don't be the program coordinator if you don't have time to get back to prospective students!!! Good luck getting a timely response from ANYONE at the college. What a terrible establishment - you won't be collecting $15,000 in tuition fees from me anymore since I pulled out of the program before the term started.

sev fam

The staff are... annoying

حمدي احمد عبدالله الصلاحي

(Translated) How to enter a call - for the poor and the kind (Original) كيفية الدخول إلى كنداء - للفقراء والطيبين

Chris Wrinn

Great school

Richard Lee

Restaurant International was excellent from the service to an amazing meal

Abhishek Chandan

Do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else, especially if you are an international student. There are extra charges for everything and some courses are just a joke with professors really without any knowledge and motivation to help students. You as a student can raise your concerns through some avenues but your grievances will end being transferred from one department to other and nothing will ever improve. BE VERY CAREFUL if you are choosing this college over others. You might regret it everyday while you are here

Bill Bill

Very poor registrar's office. I applied to Electrical Engineering Technician and they emailed back saying I needed to submit a signed form. I signed the form and emailed it back within a week later. Within a few weeks after that they said that I was accepted into that program. That was a few weeks ago. Now today I get another email saying that I am on the waiting list for both programs I applied for.

Jane Wolff

The school will rob you blind with their hidden fees. Cafeteria is over priced for what you get. Some teachers are really nice and are willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed.

Judahath John

Do yourself a favor, do not sign up for any courses through Algonquin College, they take payment immediately but when you want your on line course information. They cannot seem to produce it and have many issues issuing you the required information. Plus if you want to cancel they charge you $25 for something that was their error. Very unfair and staff very, very rude.

Mayowa Alade

I felt at home after reading your program,success and financial packeges for students to enable them achieve their aim obtaining knowledge.Even though I am working to become a student.

A B

one of the worst experiences EVER HERE ... first of all , registered here for a 3 year course, halfway through the first semester the 3rd year was dropped ... the program was horribly coordinated and half the classes were did not teach anything... we were told that we would have to TEACH OURSELVES IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL ... the program was great but the school ruined it and the experience and the students were lied to and at the end of the day we were told that nothing can be done ... so I had to go to carleton to pursue the degree and knowledge I wanted .

Esmeralda Nadya Ruza

The staff at the connections and cafeteria was very rude and the staff at the cafeteria rudely ask me to pay fast while I was looking for coins in my purse. !!! The connections staff was not helpful at all.disappointing !

Prabhmeet Singh

Awesome college

Peter Hurley

Classes are easy. Teachers are nice and some actually seem to care, which is a rare thing in post secondary schools. Ya, its a tad bit expense but aren't all colleges and universities? The only gripe I have is the parking pass, now thats the only thing that is too high on my book, even Ottawa University has cheaper rates, plus they at least have off road parking near the area.

muneera balsamo

Excellent service and friendly staff

Chris Commandant

The new lodge and Indigenous Cuisine Programs are world class taught by world class experienced instructors.

Queen Gaëlle

I see bad and good comments now I am somehow confused hahah... But i think it's a good one. Actually i want to apply to this college because its one of the colleges in Canada that offer the program of my choice (Bachelor of Hospitality and tourism management) let say I am researching for a good university or college. Hope i will gain good experiences from this college as well as skills and knowledge I am searching for, which will lead to a best carrier pursuit.

C T

Individual classes can be fine but full on programs are unfocused/bloated and odds are your teacher will be just as new in the field as you are.

Tom St Denis

I went here 16 years ago and had all sorts of fun fighting their inane systems for ordering books or registering for courses. My wife has signed up for a short program and trying to get her setup is bringing back all of the memories. In 16 god damn years Algonquin hasn't changed/improved any of their systems. Well you know what they say, those can't do, teach.

Jaskaran Singh

Nice

Esin Sakinmaz

Great programs options

Jackoya Lue

Very nice campus. I go to school here and I can say it's really nice to go to study o hang out. Also one of the better campus stores I've seen so far

Ranbir Singh

I like it on the basis what my daughter told me about the college campus and its safety angle.

ARSHPREET SINGH

It is the world best college.

Walter Innes

Great campus, even better professors!

Christian Veselovsky

Expected tea, was disappointed when it turned to just have classrooms. They should consider changing the name to something less misleading.

Anus Cartwright

You'll see student's who underperform, skip class, who are generally unfriendly; graduate with the same credentials due to the professors being laxer with them. It kind of makes you feel like the work you've put in will be considered equal to one who barely even tried. Saturation.

Yak Mandir

Where do I even begin? Truly a shitshow in a dumpster fire. I'm not proud to say I went here and the memories haunt me. If you're considering Algonquin College, don't go here. It is an embarrassment of an institution. Their values of "Care, Respect & Integrity" and their motto "Turning life-long dreams into reality or whatever, is complete bull*. Chances are you'll actually suffer in your career from going here. Good luck living on welfare after graduation! Take your money and run... Laziest, careless, rudest, ignorant and most incompetent faculty and fellow students conceivable. International student... money making machine. If your domestic, forget about it, cuz your in for a rude surprise. Group work is horrendous. This place needs to close down PERMANENTLY. Thanks for nothing Algonquin College, you have successfully taken thousands of dollars and two years of my life! Worst decision I've ever made!

Talib Pannu

Awesome College

David blais

School does have a lot of useless filler classes. Keep in mind that many colleges in Canada are for profit and are being run like a business to maximize their profits

Frank Gore

Worst choice I ever made in my life was to attend this school. I attended the Fitness and Health Promotion program. I was bullied and fat shamed on a daily basses by students and STAFF!

gahongayire gael

Nice place

Mikaela Beckstead

It was very quiet and no line ups

Sophie Chaput

Hi there! If you’re reading these bad reviews saying that they struggled because of going here? Well let me say something first off I have never gone here but my dad did and he loved it so much! Second he struggled so much in school but now look at him he’s super successful making quite a bit of money and one of the best workers at his job and winning a few awards! Third I have been here many times since i used to be a competitive dancer and let me just say that haveing my competition here was awesome!!! It was so clean so well run and had really good food! Forthly my dad helped design/check over blue prints for one of the newer parts of the building and oh my gosh it is so beautiful Great greenery and architecture! Another thing that is good about this school is that there is some good spots not to far away such as grocery stores or cafes There is also a few bus stops near by so if you don’t live on campus you can take the bus there and get there pretty quickly. I also struggle in school but have always wanted to go to Algonquin and may I just say I really hope I do get in when I’m a bit older. Sincerely, Sophie C.

Frosty N

Huge waste of time and money. Their only interest is in taking as much money from you as possible.

Inderjot Singh

I loved this place i studied in it for 5 years and get my good

Mitchell McCluskey

Overall a great experience here great campus and teaching staff

Mariam Dawi

It was once the greatest schools but as usual unions that speak on behalf of MANY individuals, they messed everything up. This strike has changed my perspective of the school and its "supportive" union. They held this strike this whole time, and there was no conclusion reached, which means, all the time spent striking, was wasted because the EXTORTIONIST known Kathleen wynne or w.e decided to do her "job", which has only further proved her lack of qualification and basic understanding of her "career". So thank you teachers for being so great, and a big fat F YOU to your union. I hope the next vote that occurs will be to vote OUT the moron that is currently occupying a position as an MP. Kathleen Wynne you are truly good for nothing, and i think Ontario will be a blessed place without you and your lies and I don't wish your presence on my worst enemy.

chris

DO NOT GO HERE!!! The actual school is satisfactory at best. Have never gotten much out of my classes. SECURITY is a HUGE problem here. They get whatever loser they can find off the street that has an attitude and extremly aggresive wich makes it hard to feel safe. BE CAREFUL you cannot eat lunch in your vehicle they may approach you accuse you of something you didnt do follow you off the campus and call the cops. I had 5 squad cars waiting at my house because the security guard said I was under the influence. Funny thing is after everything I was not charged with anything. Will never attend this college again!

Lee Lacombe

Great place to learn. Went through two programs here. They really strive to update and continue making the education received valuable and current.