Diploma in Computer Science Technology is a diploma in Computer Sciences programme taught at Dawson College in Westmount, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,575 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Computer Sciences
Duration: 3 years
International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Computer Science Technology is a three-year Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) technical program at Dawson College that teaches students to build software systems, including web, mobile and cloud-based applications, across multiple programming languages and operating systems. The curriculum develops database skills, algorithmic and analytical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard software and hardware in dedicated computer labs. No prior programming experience is required to enter the program. Students who qualify may take on paid summer work terms through the college's alternance travail-etudes option after their first and second years, and the program concludes with an internship component. The program suits students interested in software, web or mobile development who want hands-on technical training leading directly to industry roles such as software developer, web developer or quality assurance tester. Graduates may also continue into university programs in computer science, software engineering or computer engineering, though some university programs require additional prerequisites beyond the DEC. Admission requires a Secondary V diploma and Secondary IV or V mathematics.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Requires a Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), or an academic background judged equivalent, plus Secondary IV Mathematics (Technical & Scientific option 564-426, or Science option 565-426) or Secondary V Mathematics, Cultural, Social & Technical option (563-504). No prior programming knowledge is required to begin the programme. English-language proficiency is not addressed on the programme's own page and defaults to Dawson College's general policy: applicants whose mother tongue or secondary-school language of instruction was not English must submit TOEFL iBT (minimum 4), IELTS Academic (minimum 6.0 overall), PTE Academic (minimum 50), or Duolingo (minimum 95-100 overall), each valid for two years. The application deadline is March 1.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic and international applicants apply directly through the Dawson College Application System rather than SRAM. Applications for Winter 2027 opened 22 September 2026 with a deadline of 1 November 2026; however, international students are not eligible to apply for the Winter semester unless they already hold a valid CAQ/CSQ and Study Permit naming Dawson College, given Quebec's study-authorization processing times. Fall admission's standing deadline is 1 March, though Fall 2027 application dates were not yet posted as of September 2026 (Fall 2026 closed on 1 March 2026 with no late applications accepted). Admission is not described as rolling; these are firm deadlines. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
