Diploma in Computer Science Technology is a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme taught at Cégep de Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 14,708 per year.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 3 years
International tuition: CAD 14,708 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Computer Science Technology is a technical Diploma of College Studies (DEC technique) offered at Cegep de Chicoutimi. Students complete a common first year before choosing between two specializations: application design and development, or network and IT infrastructure administration, the latter offered exclusively at this college within the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region; both streams share five common specialized courses in addition to their own coursework. Training is project-based and takes place in labs equipped with current computers and both Windows and Linux virtualized-server environments, covering topics such as professional website creation, application design, database programming and management, and operating-system and software administration. Paid work-study (alternance travail-études) placements and internships are available during the program, along with optional international study or internship sessions in France or Belgium. A DEC-BAC pathway allows graduates to complete a related bachelor's degree in two years, and holders of a vocational diploma (DEP) in IT support may qualify for a DEP-DEC bridging pathway. The program suits collaborative, detail-oriented students who are curious about new technology and enjoy solving technical problems.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) meeting Cegep de Chicoutimi's general conditions: Langue d'enseignement and Langue seconde at Secondary V, Mathematiques at Secondary IV, Science et technologie (or Applications technologiques et scientifiques) at Secondary IV, and Histoire et education a la citoyennete at Secondary IV; candidates missing units may be admitted conditionally and must complete upgrading courses in their first session. Equivalent routes are also accepted: a vocational diploma (DEP) plus the same three core courses, training judged equivalent by the college, or sufficient formation and experience combined with at least 36 months away from full-time study. On top of these general conditions, this programme requires Mathematiques Technico-sciences or Sciences naturelles at Secondary IV, or Culture, societe et technique at Secondary V (Mathematiques 526 for diplomas earned before June 2010); applicants pursuing the DEC-BAC pathway need Mathematiques Technico-sciences or Sciences naturelles at Secondary V specifically. No language test score, portfolio, or interview is published for this programme; applicants apply online through the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regional admission service (SRASL).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Admits for both fall and winter per the 2026-2027 SRASL programme table; winter 2027 closes 1 November 2026 (round 1) or 7 December 2026 (round 2) via srasl.qc.ca.
