Diploma in Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy at Olds College in Olds, Canada is a diploma in Agriculture programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,450 per semester (CAD 3,075 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Agriculture
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,075 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,450 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy is a two-year diploma at Olds College that combines advancing agricultural technology with the science of agronomy so students can make data-driven decisions about crop production. Coursework covers data analytics, soil health, plant ecosystems, water management, digital farming systems, equipment design, and electronics, alongside a field school component that takes learning off campus. A mandatory four-month, minimum 400-hour paid internship is embedded in the program's third term, where students build leadership, communication, project management, and data-collection skills in an industry setting. Instruction otherwise takes place on campus at Olds College in Olds, Alberta. Admission requires specific high school prerequisites in English, math, and sciences, plus English language proficiency; international students also need study and co-op permits. The program suits students drawn to data-driven and technology-focused farming, preparing graduates for roles such as precision agriculture specialist, GIS specialist, digital farming specialist, agricultural consultant, or crop risk specialist.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy diploma requires 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, 55% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2, and 50% or better in two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 or Science 20, or one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or Science 30. Applicants must meet Olds College's English Language Proficiency Requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band, TOEFL iBT with all bands 4.0 or higher, CAEL Online 60 overall with no band below 50, PTE Academic 55 overall with no skill below 55, Duolingo English Test 110, or Oxford ELLT 6 overall with no band below 5. High school and academic-upgrading applicants may submit interim marks, with final transcripts due within one month of course completion; international students require a Co-op Work Permit, Study Permit and Social Insurance Number.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:Olds College and its programs apply through ApplyAlberta, for both domestic and international applicants, with a $90 application fee either way. The college publishes no single institution-wide closing date: as of September 2026 applications for the current 2026-27 intake year are open, and applications for the 2027-28 intake year (Fall 2027 entry) open 1 October 2026 at 9 a.m., after which seats fill on a rolling, space-available basis up to each program's start date. International applicants follow the identical ApplyAlberta process and are advised to apply four to six months ahead of their intended start to allow for study-permit processing; no separate international closing date is published. This applies equally to competitive-seeming programs such as Veterinary Technology and Farrier Science, which set only an opening date, not a fixed deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
