Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada, Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician is a diploma in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one. Subject prerequisites are Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 12 mathematics at the C, M or U level; a senior-level technological design course, Grade 12 technical mathematics and Grade 12 physics are recommended but not required. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. No minimum GPA, portfolio or interview is stated on the program's own admission page.

Application Details

Start Date: September intake - the only intake listed on this program's page. Classes begin 8 September 2026 in the current cycle.
Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February for a September start - 1 February 2026 covered the September 2026 intake and the same rule applies to the next September intake. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 13,000
Programs: 156
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician award?

Durham College awards a Diploma in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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