- Level
- 3-Year Advance Diploma / Accelerated Programs
- Duration
- 3 year advanced college diploma
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5โ7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A three year advanced college diploma in software development and systems analysis, covering programming, systems design, databases, project method and an optional co-op work term.
Three years is the longest non-degree credential here, and it comfortably supports the maximum three year post-graduation work permit.
Advanced College Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis is taught at Conestoga College, a public Ontario college on the post-secondary institution list. The computer programming and analysis diploma sits below degree level, so its post-graduation work permit depends on appearing on the IRCC eligible field of study list. The computer programming and analysis diploma falls inside an eligible sector, which is a good sign, but confirm its CIP code with Conestoga in writing before you pay. If eligible, the computer programming and analysis diploma supports a work permit of up to three years. Ontario also requires a provincial attestation letter before the computer programming and analysis diploma can support a study permit application.
Applicants to Advanced College Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis need Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the computer programming and analysis diploma is recorded at CAD 14,588. Conestoga charges a CAD 100 application fee, and no scholarship is recorded against the computer programming and analysis diploma. The computer programming and analysis diploma lists six entry windows across September, January and May. Apply Study Visa manages your the computer programming and analysis diploma application, the deposit, the offer, the attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year ยท indicative
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?
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 120.
- 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.
- Work rights: A post-graduation work permit of up to three years is possible if the CIP code for the computer programming and analysis diploma is on the IRCC eligible field of study list. Confirm it in writing. 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
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:
- Programmer Analyst: corporate IT departments
- Software Developer: product companies
- Systems Analyst: business technology teams
- Database Developer: data focused roles
- Application Developer: enterprise settings
- Technical Lead: after experience
Reality check: the advanced diploma costs a year more than the two year version, so the gain is depth and co-op access rather than work permit length.
About Conestoga College - Waterloo
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- โ 4.7
- World rank
- #3421
- Established
- 1967
- Reference No.
- O19376158572