Massage Therapy

For Massage Therapy, tuition is Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

This programme is designed for recent high school graduates and career changers seeking entry into the massage therapy profession. Students study anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, ethics, and clinical practice skills. They gain hands-on experience through lab work, campus clinics, and community placements. Graduates are prepared to take certification exams to become registered massage therapists in Ontario.

3 Years, 90 credits, includes clinical and field placements.

Graduates enter roles as registered massage therapists in private practice, clinics, spas, fitness centres, and healthcare organizations.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or mature student status. English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with 65% or higher. Biology Grade 11 or 12 with 65% or higher. International applicants must meet language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (min 22 per section), or Duolingo 120 overall (min 120 literacy, no score below 105). International applicants must complete a 4-month Introduction to Canadian Health Studies preparatory course.

On-campus, full-time, 3 years.

Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada, is a publicly funded English-language college founded in 1967 that serves about 21,000 students, including roughly 3,000 international learners. The college provides more than 300 programs across business, media and design, health and community studies, hospitality and tourism, technology and trades, and more. With multiple campuses in the Ottawa region, Algonquin combines applied learning with a broad program portfolio to meet diverse career goals.

Algonquin is known for experiential learning, offering co-ops, internships and industry partnerships that place classroom knowledge into real-world contexts. Industry-aligned curriculum, simulation labs and applied research projects give students practical experience valued by employers. The college also emphasizes innovation and sustainability, integrating green practices across facilities and programming to reflect current industry standards.

International students benefit from targeted supports, orientation services and career resources designed to ease transition and enhance employability in Canada and beyond. Ottawa’s bilingual, multicultural environment and proximity to government and tech employers provide additional opportunities for networking and work experience. Prospective students seeking hands-on training, clear career pathways and a supportive campus in Canada’s capital will find Algonquin offers practical programs and strong industry connections.