- Level
- 2-Year Graduate Diploma
- CIP code
- 11.0102
- Duration
- 2 year post baccalaureate degree
- Field
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Program overview
A two year post baccalaureate diploma in applied artificial intelligence, covering machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, data engineering and applied project work.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence is the most expensive programme in this catalogue at CAD 22,646, and it requires a university level statistics course to be completed before the third semester begins. Applicants who did not take statistics in their first degree can take it at the university, but that needs planning into the timetable rather than discovering late.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence is taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, a designated learning institution in Nova Scotia. Because Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence is a diploma and not a degree, the Canadian field of study requirement applies to it, which means the Post-Graduation Work Permit depends on the programme sitting inside an eligible field at the time you apply. That list changes, so eligibility for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence must be confirmed in writing before you pay a deposit rather than assumed from this page. The study permit application for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence also requires a Provincial Attestation Letter.
Applicants to Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence need a four year bachelor degree with at least 70 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence is recorded at CAD 22,646 a year. No entrance scholarship is recorded against Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence, so budget the full tuition. September 2027 and September 2028 only. Apply Study Visa manages the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance 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: A four year bachelor degree as recorded in the governing feed. The cross check source states that a three year degree such as a BTech or BE is also considered for this programme, so have your transcript assessed rather than assuming you are excluded.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 50, or TOEFL iBT 90 with at least 20 in every section. The Duolingo English Test is not accepted.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. An initial tuition deposit of CAD 1,000 is required to confirm the seat and trigger the letter of acceptance.
- Scholarship: No entrance scholarship is recorded for this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Additional requirement: A university level statistics course must be completed before semester three. It can be taken at the university if it was not part of your undergraduate degree.
- Work permit: Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence is a diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study requirement applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing before you commit. A Provincial Attestation Letter is required with the study permit application, and a spouse cannot apply for an open work permit on this programme.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the provincial attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- 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:
- Machine Learning Developer: applied AI teams
- Data Analyst: modelling and reporting
- AI Solutions Specialist: implementation roles
- Data Engineer: pipeline development
- Business Intelligence Developer: analytics functions
- Further Study: master level computing
Reality check: the statistics prerequisite is enforced before semester three, and this is a diploma rather than a degree, so both the academic and the work permit conditions need checking before you commit.
About St. Francis Xavier University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #4729
- Established
- 1853
- Reference No.
- O19391556899
