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Diploma
Diploma of Software Engineering Technician
- Waterloo, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Ontario College Diploma offered by the School of Information Technology at Progress Campus, 1 year (2 semesters).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Software Engineering Technician. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Software Developer
- Web Application Developer
- Front-End Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- Software Quality Assurance Tester
- QA Automation Assistant
- Database Developer
- Application Support Developer
- Information Systems Analyst
- Technical Business Analyst Assistant
Curriculum
- Programme length: 1 year (2 semesters). Early courses include Advanced Database Concepts
- Java Programming
- Web Application Development
- Software Systems Design. Later terms cover IT Project Management
- Programming 3
- Software Development Project 1. The programme includes a project course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent
- Or age 19+ with mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C/U) and
- For many programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
- Minimum 60% average of the required subjects
- Programme cutoffs apply
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent, or 19+ with mature student status; programme prerequisites vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,071 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Applied Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Department | Department of Software Engineering Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,071 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.
