Conestoga College, founded in 1967, is recognized as a leading research college in Canada and a prominent public institute. It is one of the top 100 colleges in Canada, and it has been named one of the best in Ontario for teaching, student placement, and employer satisfaction over and over again. A group of independent auditors agreed that the institution met the government's quality assurance requirements established for Ontario's public colleges. The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board has accredited Conestoga College's engineering curriculum. The Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science at Conestoga is the only bachelor's degree program certified by the Canadian Health Information Management Association. University Canada (AUCC), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and Polytechnics Canada are also linked with the college. Conestoga College is ranked 12th among the Top 50 Research Institutes in Canada. Students have access to the best lab and research equipment, including cutting-edge technology, as well as application-based courses, field experiments, and career counseling.

Conestoga College has five campuses and training facilities around Ontario. The main campus is in Kitchener, with satellite campuses in Cambridge, Stratford, Waterloo, Guelph, and Brantford. Conestoga also has a skills training center in Ingersoll. It is the region's sole institution that provides polytechnic education. After completing their studies, 65% of college graduates return to the area, and data show that these students contribute more than $2.3 billion to the local economy each year. Students are also given several options for professional development, such as career counseling, career fairs, and services such as soft skill development programs, resume writing, and cover letter writing.

Conestoga College also provides scholarships, bursaries, and other rewards to help students manage their tuition and other expenditures. Because there aren't many scholarships, students who want to get money must be enrolled as foreign students and be from a country other than Canada. They must also have a study permit for the duration of their studies. The Narhari Sarma Memorial Award is given to full-time international students with excellent academic credentials, wisdom, vision, and other qualities.

Students may live on or off campus. They may apply for this before enrolling in their courses. The residence is close to the Kitchener-Doon and Cambridge campuses. Residents get access to basic amenities such as a fridge, microwave, television with cable, telephone, WiFi, laundry facilities, BBQs and picnic tables, a games area, and so on. In addition, the building has 24-hour security.