- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 11.0103
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree including an optional inter
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Private University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A four year degree in applied computing with an internship option, covering digital systems, networks, software tools, technical problem solving and a capstone project.
Applied technology is the practical rather than theoretical route into computing, and it suits someone drawn to using systems more than to building them from scratch.
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Applied Technology is taught at the Vancouver campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19227134842. This matters more than it may appear. Because Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Applied Technology is a degree rather than a college diploma or certificate, it is exempt from the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which restricts post-graduation work permits after non-degree programmes. Subject does not matter for a degree. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is still required alongside the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Applied Technology study permit application.
Admission to Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Applied Technology requires Class 12 or equivalent at 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for applied technology degree is recorded at CAD 22,920. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against applied technology degree. applied technology degree lists seven entry windows a cycle, across September, January and May starts. Apply Study Visa manages your applied technology degree application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial 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: Class 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 70 with reading 10, writing 19, speaking 16 and listening 9; PTE Academic 52 with reading 48, writing 51, speaking 42 and listening 43; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: A fee of USD 100 applies when you submit this application. 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 permit: applied technology degree is a DEGREE, so it is exempt from the federal field of study requirement that restricts work permits after non-degree programmes. Confirm the permit length against the programme length when you apply.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, 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:
- IT Support Analyst: service desk and desktop roles
- Systems Technician: infrastructure teams
- Applications Analyst: business technology roles
- Network Technician: corporate networks
- Technical Coordinator: organisational settings
- Further Study: computing master degrees
Reality check: vendor certifications in networking and cloud carry as much weight as the degree in applied technology roles, so collect them alongside it.
About Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Private
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #12434
- Established
- 2007
- Reference No.
- O19227134842
