- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- Duration
- 2 year 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 Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A two year college diploma in programming, covering programming fundamentals, object oriented development, databases, web technologies and a capstone software project.
At CAD 14,588 this sits at the lowest fee point at Conestoga Waterloo, and the two year length supports a longer work permit than any one year credential can.
College Diploma in Computer Programming is taught at Conestoga College, a public Ontario college on the post-secondary institution list. The computer programming 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 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 diploma supports a work permit of up to three years. Ontario also requires a provincial attestation letter before the computer programming diploma can support a study permit application.
Entry to College Diploma in Computer Programming is Grade 12 or equivalent at 50 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the computer programming diploma is recorded at CAD 14,588. Conestoga charges a CAD 100 application fee, and no scholarship is recorded against the computer programming diploma. The computer programming diploma lists seven entry windows, spanning September, January and May starts. Apply Study Visa manages your the computer programming diploma application, the deposit, the offer, the attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · 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 — with your marks, gap and budget — 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.
- Work rights: A post-graduation work permit of up to three years is possible if the CIP code for the computer programming 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 · 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 — 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 — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Junior Programmer: entry level development roles
- Software Developer: after experience
- Web Developer: agencies and in house teams
- Database Developer: data focused roles
- Application Support Analyst: corporate IT
- Further Study: degree completion pathways
Reality check: Canadian employers test coding directly at interview, so build and publish working projects rather than relying on the diploma alone.
About Conestoga College - Waterloo
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #3421
- Established
- 1967
- Reference No.
- O19376158572