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HD in Computer Systems Technology

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Computer Systems Technology is a higher diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme taught at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 6 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: Higher Diploma

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 6 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

Overview

Graduates develop and maintain the complex computer information systems that businesses depend on, with coursework covering how to design, implement and secure a range of IT solutions. These skills apply across industries including technology companies, financial services, healthcare and government agencies.

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. 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; applicants missing a prerequisite can pursue Durham's admission-support pathways before applying through ontariocolleges.ca.

Application Details

Start Date: Three intakes a year - September, January and May. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026, 11 January 2027 and 3 May 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry, 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry and 1 February 2027 for May 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start, 1 October for a January start and 1 February for a May start. 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 HD in Computer Systems Technology award?

Durham College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Information Systems & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Computer Systems Technology take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Computer Systems Technology cost?

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

Can HD in Computer Systems Technology be studied online?

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

What language is HD in Computer Systems Technology taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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