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Diploma of Science Computer Science and Mathematics

About the program

Science programme combining advanced mathematics with programming, aimed at engineering and computing degrees.

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

Two-year pre-university diploma (200.C1). Courses cover calculus
Algebra
Statistics and discrete mathematics
Four programming classes
Plus chemistry and physics. The mix prepares students for university engineering and physical science
Especially software engineering
Computer engineering and game development. Enrichment includes research with faculty and hackathons.

College-wide DES or equivalent plus Math TS/SN 506 (or cegep equivalent 201-015-RE); apply on SRAM as Social Science with Mathematics" per programme page."

Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or recognised equivalent, Applicant must already hold valid status in Canada

Check the entry requirements and Round 1 deadlines: 1 March for fall
1 November for winter (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/application-process). Apply online on SRAM
one programme at a time; since Winter 2025 only applicants who already hold valid status in Canada are admitted
the international application fee is not published. Provide foreign transcripts evaluated by SRAM or the Quebec government and a French B2 test (TCF tout public
DELF B2
DALF
TEF or Bright). Add any programme extras: letter of intent
interview or audition. Read the decision on SRAM and the admission letter on Omnivox
then confirm acceptance as instructed. Get the CAQ and a study permit (allow 4-6 months) and the Vanier-billed GreenShield insurance; fieldwork programmes need a co-op work permit. Register on Omnivox and take the English placement test.

Campus	Main Campus, Saint-Laurent
Faculty or school	Pre-university programmes
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
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Post-study stay	Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)
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