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College Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations

Conestoga College - Waterloo ยท Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada โ˜… 4.7 #3421 world
โœ“ Co-op / internship โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
Duration
2 year college diploma including practical experie
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A two year college diploma in hospitality operations, covering restaurant and hotel service, beverage management, cost control, supervision and an optional co-op work term.

Hotel and restaurant operations is a management oriented hospitality route, though that framing does not change the field of study position.

College Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations is taught at Conestoga College, a public Ontario college. Read this carefully: the food and beverage management diploma sits below degree level, so a post-graduation work permit depends on it appearing on the IRCC eligible field of study list, and hospitality, culinary and event subjects generally do not appear on it. Treat the food and beverage management diploma as carrying NO work permit unless Conestoga confirms its CIP code is eligible in writing. Ontario additionally requires a provincial attestation letter before any study permit application for the food and beverage management diploma.

Candidates for College Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations present Grade 12 or equivalent at 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the food and beverage management diploma is recorded at CAD 14,588. Conestoga charges a CAD 100 application fee, and no scholarship is recorded against the food and beverage management diploma. The food and beverage management diploma lists five entry windows across September, January and May. Apply Study Visa manages your the food and beverage management diploma application, the deposit, the offer, the attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$14,588โ‚น8,89,868
Living cost (est.)C$23,865
Application feeC$100
Total / yearC$38,453โ‚น23,45,633/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 with 20 in every section; PTE Academic 53 with no component below 10; or the Duolingo English Test at 110.
  • Application and deposit: Conestoga charges a CAD 100 application fee. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Additional requirement: Hospitality, culinary and tourism subjects generally do NOT appear on the IRCC eligible field of study list that governs post-graduation work permits for college credentials. Obtain written confirmation of the CIP code from Conestoga before paying any deposit.
  • Work rights: Assume NO post-graduation work permit for the food and beverage management diploma unless Conestoga confirms in writing that its CIP code is on the IRCC eligible field of study list. No dependant work permit.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the attestation letter request, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
53 overall
R 10L 10W 10S 10
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
110 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Food and Beverage Supervisor: hotels and restaurants
  • Restaurant Manager: after experience
  • Banquet Coordinator: hotels and venues
  • Guest Services Supervisor: hospitality settings
  • Beverage Manager: after experience
  • Operations Manager: after several years experience

Reality check: a management title in the programme name does not make it a degree, so the field of study rule still applies in full.

About Conestoga College - Waterloo

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.7
World rank
#3421
Established
1967
Reference No.
O19376158572

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