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Diploma of Computer Programming
- Oakville, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in programming for web, Software and mobile applications.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Computer Programming. Apply concepts related to four-term programme including database essentials in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Database developer
- Full stack developer
- Hardware and software support specialist
- Mobile application developer
- Project manager
- Software engineer
- Web developer
Curriculum
- Four-term programme including database essentials
- Web authoring
- Script programming
- Software development
- Object-oriented development
- Data science scripting
- Client-server solutions
- Operating systems and networking
- Design patterns
- Multi-platform and mobile API development
- Network security and a community-sponsored project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 courses (English plus mathematics or science for many programmes)
- or mature student status (19+). Selection is by the average of the six highest senior-level credits
- pre-admission tests may apply. International applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 English and mathematics (e.g. Business: ENG4C/ENG4U and Grade 12 or Grade 11 mathematics), or mature student status (19+); pre-admission tests possible
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0)
- Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85)
- IELTS Academic 6
How to apply
- Choose a programme and check its availability and admission requirements on the programme page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload academic documents with notarized English translations; mature-student testing or pre-admission tests may be requested. Accept your offer in the Applicant Portal. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and the remaining first-term fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,975 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $42,423 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Trafalgar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Applied Science & Technology |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 86 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,975 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $42,423 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0, PTE Academic no section below 4.0), Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85), IELTS Academic 6.