- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 11.0201
- 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
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year diploma in applied software development, covering programming fundamentals, object oriented development, web and mobile technologies, databases, systems analysis and team based project delivery.
Programming is taught practically from the first term, with code written every week and working applications built rather than theory studied in the abstract. Small cohorts mean direct help when a build breaks, which in a programming course is the difference between progressing and stalling.
The institution publishes CIP code 11.0201 for Computer Programming Diploma on its own list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement, so the programme meets that requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Computer Programming 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 Programming Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.
Entry to Computer Programming Diploma is Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Computer Programming Diploma is recorded at CAD 17,952 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 6 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Computer Programming 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 5.5; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 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 11.0201 for Computer Programming Diploma on its own list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement, so the programme meets that requirement.
- 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
- Web Developer: front end and full stack positions
- Application Support Analyst: business systems
- Database Support Technician: data operations
- QA and Test Technician: software testing roles
- IT Support Specialist: the steady entry lane
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 alone.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880
