- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 15.1202
- Duration
- 2 year College Diploma
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 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
A two year diploma in applied computing covering programming, systems analysis, networking and security, database design, web and application development, and project work that mirrors real technical delivery.
This diploma also feeds directly into the Bachelor of Computing Science offered here, so students can complete two years, work, and ladder into the degree afterwards. That pathway matters for work permit planning, because the degree carries standing the diploma does not.
The institution publishes CIP code 15.1202 for Computer Systems Technology Diploma but does not state whether it is eligible, and several codes in this family were removed from the eligible list in early 2026. Computer Systems Technology Diploma is therefore marked as not meeting the requirement until the code is checked against the official field of study tool. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Computer Systems Technology Diploma with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Computer Systems Technology Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.
Computer Systems Technology Diploma sits at Grade 12 / High School with 50 percent for entry. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6, and tuition for Computer Systems Technology Diploma is recorded at CAD 16,300 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 5 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Computer Systems Technology Diploma application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the 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 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 84 total; Duolingo English Test 115.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The institution publishes CIP code 15.1202 for Computer Systems Technology Diploma but does not state whether it is eligible, and several codes in this family were removed from the eligible list in early 2026. Computer Systems Technology Diploma is therefore marked as not meeting the requirement until the code is checked against the official field of study tool.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the 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 Software Developer: application development roles
- Systems Analyst: business technology positions
- Network Administrator: infrastructure management
- Database Support Technician: data operations
- Web Developer: agencies and internal teams
- IT Operations Specialist: enterprise support
Reality check: technology employers hire on visible work, so students should build a public portfolio of finished projects during the two years rather than relying on the credential.
About Northwestern Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.1
- World rank
- #19882
- Established
- 1966
- Reference No.
- O19391056654