Algonquin College - Pembroke

Pembroke, Algonquin College is a widely known institution in Canada for providing top-notch advanced degrees. With more than 4000 international students representing 13 countries, presently, this college has an overall student strength of approximately 19,957. This institution has three campuses, and one of them is located in Pembroke. It is a newly opened campus offering 16 full-time student programmes. The college offers approximately 357 college programmes along with 19 apprenticeships and 27 full-time online programmes. The educational programmes offered by this college earned accreditation from the Association of Community College Trustees and ranked amongst the top 50 research colleges in Canada. There are no residential facilities on the Pembroke campus for the students, but they can avail private residences rented out by local people. Being surrounded by rugged terrain provides the students with an opportunity for various outdoor activities. With an acceptance rate of nearly 60%, this college follows a strict admission procedure. It holds the 78th position in Canada, according to the list provided by the ranking web of universities, CSIC. The Pembroke campus provides various health and community studies courses, outdoor training, business technology, etc. After the completion of each academic year, the college offers six international student scholarships and one leadership award to international students. These scholarships are awarded to students who have shown tremendous academic excellence and achievement. Further, this institution strongly connects with employers and is popular among students for its placement facility. The Algonquin College employment rate is 97%, and the students are employed with top-notch Canadian organisations. It offered 11 bachelor's degrees and partnered with universities to conduct programmes associated with Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.