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Diploma of Computer Systems Technician

Fanshawe College

London, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A diploma preparing students to develop, Operate and troubleshoot computer and network systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Ontario College Diploma in Computer Systems Technician. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Computer systems technician
Data centre operator
LAN administrator
Network administrator
Network support technician
System administrator
Help desk administrator
Information technology sector

Curriculum

Four semesters covering networking
Programming
Web design
Databases and Linux and cloud computing. Further topics are PowerShell scripting
AI and machine learning
Routing and switching
Hardware repair
Network security
Windows servers
Virtualization
Customer service and project management.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (or mature applicant)
With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
Usually Grade 12 English (C or U) and for some programmes maths or sciences at 60-70%. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
Health and aviation programmes need higher scores.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (or mature applicant), With programme-specific Grade 11/12 courses (usually Grade 12 English C or U, Some Grade 11/12 maths or sciences), International equivalencies are shown on each programme page by country of study.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 79 (2026 scale: 4.5
PTE Academic no band below 4)
Cambridge PTE Academic 53
Duolingo Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the programme page for requirements
English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
300
One semester or one year
By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,031 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	London Campus
Faculty or school	The Norton Wolf School of Aerospace, Information and Defence Technologies
Department	Department of Computer Systems Technician
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	666667 years
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
94 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
336 days left
Program starts
May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
459 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.