- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 15.1202
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
-
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
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The College Diploma - Computer Systems Technician (CTN2) is a 2 year program at Fanshawe College’s London campus.
The technician-level systems diploma covers operating systems, networking, hardware and support practice across two lab-heavy years — the classic IT-operations entry credential. Its graduates staff the helpdesk-to-administrator ladder that every organisation with computers maintains.
Around it sits one of Ontario’s largest public colleges — 40,000-plus students in London, where living costs undercut Toronto by thousands a year and Fanshawe’s published 100+ PGWP-aligned list keeps planning transparent.
Work-permit note: field CIP 15.1202 (Computer systems technology). Both Fanshawe’s PGWP-aligned list and IRCC’s CIP list update; check both immediately before applying, as IRCC holds the final decision.
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: Completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with approximately 50% or better.
- IELTS: R-5.5, W-5.5, L-5.5, S-5.5, Overall 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: Total 79.0
- PTE: Overall 53
- Duolingo: 105
- GRE/GMAT: Not required.
Application fee $100 CAD. Apply well before the February 1 equal-consideration date for September entry — capped international seats mean popular programs fill early. An Ontario Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is arranged through admission. Ask an Apply Study Visa counsellor to verify current PGWP alignment and seats before applying.
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
Systems graduates staff the infrastructure layer:
- Systems Administrator (junior) — enterprise IT teams
- Network Technician — connectivity and infrastructure roles
- Cloud Operations Assistant — the migration-era role
- IT Support Analyst — the proven entry door
- Security Operations Assistant — SOC-track positions
- Infrastructure Career Ladder — architect-track with experience
IT operations joined the eligible-fields list in 2025 — infrastructure hiring never left.
About Fanshawe College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- World rank
- #5433
- Reference No.
- O19361039982