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Diploma of Software Engineering Technology in Fast-Track
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Ontario College Advanced Diploma offered by the School of Information Technology at Progress Campus, 2 years (4 semesters).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Software Engineering Technology in Fast-Track
- apply computational reasoning
- Analyse systems and communicate technical solutions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- Not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Software developer
- Web application developer
- Mobile application developer
- Software tester
- Computer programmer
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Database administrator
- Applications or software support
Curriculum
- Programme length: 2 years (4 semesters). Early courses include Advanced Database Concepts
- Java Programming
- Web Application Development
- Software Systems Design. Later terms cover Software Development Project 1
- Enterprise Application Development
- API Engineering and Cloud Computing. The programme includes a co-op work term and a project course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per the country list) or mature student status
- Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Math or science. English proficiency test or placement assessment required.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per country list), Or mature student status, most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Mathematics, Or Centennial's English/Math placement assessments, programme-specific
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16
- PTE Academic Writing 23)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo 105 (advanced diplomas starting at COMM170 need IELTS 6.5
- Institutional test TOEFL iBT 81
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- High School Diploma
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review programme availability and international admission requirements. Complete the international college application using the application process linked on the official college website. Upload academic transcripts and any required English-language evidence and identification documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,167 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Progress Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Information Technology |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Centennial offers entrance scholarships of up to 5,000 CAD for eligible first-time international students commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Award values depend on programme length and eligibility |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $19,167 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16, PTE Academic Writing 23), Cambridge PTE Academic 51, Duolingo 105 (advanced diplomas starting at COMM170 need IELTS 6.5, Institutional test TOEFL iBT 81.