Centennial College offers HD in Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op), a higher diploma in Energy Engineering programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,167 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Higher Diploma
Field:Energy Engineering
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,167 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Power your career in the rapidly evolving energy sector. Centennial College’s Energy Systems Engineering Technology program trains students to design, implement, and manage cutting-edge sustainable energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities. With hands-on experience in solar, wind, electricity, biomass, hydrogen fuel cells, energy storage, smart grids, and energy management systems, graduates are ready to take on high-demand roles in renewable energy, energy consulting, and smart building technologies. The construction and manufacturing sectors are embracing net-zero buildings, green design, and integrated energy solutions. Graduates will be equipped to lead energy-efficient projects, optimize building systems, and innovate in sustainable infrastructure. This program blends technical expertise, project management, and entrepreneurial skills, creating highly sought-after professionals prepared for careers as: Renewable Energy Engineering Technologists Energy Systems Designers Energy Consultants and Advisors Sustainable Building Specialists Smart Grid and Energy Storage Technicians Project Managers in Green Construction and Utilities Launch your career in an industry that’s shaping the future—where energy, sustainability, and innovation intersect.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-student status at 19 or older, plus Grade 12 English at the C or U level (or equivalent, or the Centennial English Admission Test) and Grade 11 Mathematics at the M or U level or Grade 12 Mathematics at the C or U level, with a Centennial Engineering Math Skills Assessment accepted instead. Wider language proficiency follows the institution-wide diploma standard: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 67 (minimum 16 Reading, 23 Writing), PTE Academic 51 or higher, CAEL 60, or Duolingo 105-114. No portfolio, interview, or work-experience requirement is listed. The programme has a January intake, though the page does not state whether further intakes run later in the year, for both domestic and international applicants.
Application Details
Start Date:January
Application Deadline:Centennial publishes no application deadline for this program; what follows is the Ontario college cycle that governs it. Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for a program starting in Fall 2027 the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and applications arriving after it are still assessed, but first-come first-served while places remain. Across the Ontario college system the application opened on 26 September 2026, offers may be issued from 1 November 2026, and an offer must be accepted by 1 May 2027. One $150 fee covers up to five program choices. International applicants apply directly to Centennial through its own international application process and are assessed on a rolling basis across the Fall, Winter and Summer intakes; the college publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
