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CAD 13552

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 160 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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53%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This one-year program—unique in Canada—will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage or operate an equine breeding facility, taught from experienced instructors and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine.


Through hands-on instruction, you’ll gain proficiency with common modern reproductive techniques, such as hand breeding, artificial insemination (AI) and transporting cooled semen, as well as the interpretation of ultrasounds. You will also be exposed to frozen semen and embryo transfer. Over the course of the program, you’ll gain confidence in managing the process of breeding horses, from semen collection and insemination to managing synchronization and fertility issues. You will manage mares in late pregnancy and care for the mare during the foaling process on the commercial breeding/foaling operation at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Blended

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 18
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 55.0  Minimum Listening - 55.0  Minimum Reading - 55.0  Minimum Writing - 55.0  Minimum Speaking - 55.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an equivalent diploma or degree in equine studies or animal health, or a degree in veterinary medicine.

  • 40% in Grade 12 English
  • 44% in Math in Grade 12/Grade 10
  • 40% in Grade 12 Biology (Science)

150 hours of experience working with horses, with proof of legitimate work experience necessary.

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
53% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

13552

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 160 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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International Entrance Awards

Olds College offers a variety of awards for international students, including International Entrance Awards valued from $1000 to $3000! Eligible students can apply for these awards through one convenient application found here: https://oldscollege.formstack.com/forms/international_entrance_awards.

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