Established in 1913, with a growing population of more than 19,000 students the Olds College is renowned as a premier institution and has effectively catered to the need of almost 25% of the nation’s English speaking students. The college has taken under its umbrella varied and unusual courses related to agricultural, horticultural, land and environmental subjects.
The institution offers 31 programs like:
- Horticulture: Golf Course Management (Major)
- Commercial Floristry
- Land Administration
- Science in Agribusiness
- Landscape Management
Olds College in the middle of Calgary offers courses in Fashion Marketing, Land Administration, and Veterinary Medical Receptionist.
To provide the students with the taste of practical training the students are encouraged to take a round of the Olds College Botanic Garden which provides a view of the living classroom with specialty gardens and the huge display of prairie hardy plants. Olds College Farm, the large 2,060 acre land base introduces the students to practical research projects. The Community Learning Campus, the scholarships and the awards provide a healthy competition among the students.
