Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is a diploma in Civil Engineering & Construction programme taught at Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,909 per year (CAD 5,709 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 5,709 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,909 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Civil Engineering Technology is a two-year, 73.5-credit diploma that moves from engineering fundamentals in year one to applied design work in year two, using industry-standard software and CAD tools throughout. An optional work-experience component is available in year one alongside an elective practicum, and students with relevant field experience may pursue prior learning assessment. Coursework spans graphic communications, surveying, construction materials, statics, fluid mechanics, structural design, and infrastructure design. The program is delivered on campus at Lethbridge Polytechnic's main campus and is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada. It suits students interested in the technical side of construction, infrastructure, and municipal engineering work. Graduates pursue roles such as construction estimator, inspector, or manager, geotechnologist, and materials testing or quality assurance technologist, with transfer pathways to bachelor's degrees at Athabasca University, Lakehead University, NAIT, and Royal Roads University.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Lethbridge Polytechnic's general admission requirements for polytechnic programs (a Canadian high school diploma including English 30-1 or 30-2, or an approved alternative route), plus this diploma's own prerequisites: a minimum of 50% in Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2 or equivalent, and Physics 20 or Science 30 or equivalent, with Grade 12 Biology and Chemistry not accepted in lieu of Grade 12 Science. A basic understanding of computer technology, including word processing, file management and working in a Windows environment, is required. From the 2027-2028 intake the program also requires English 30-1 or 30-2 (or equivalent) directly and asks all applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. For non-native English speakers, the institution's general benchmarks apply: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, CAEL 60 overall (60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands), or Duolingo English Test 110.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Lethbridge Polytechnic (formerly Lethbridge College) admits on a fixed quarterly schedule rather than rolling. Applications for a term open on the first of October, February or June for Fall, Winter and Summer respectively. For the Fall 2027 intake, domestic applicants must apply by 7 September 2027 with unofficial documents, official documents following by 15 September 2027; for the nearer Winter 2027 intake the domestic close is 5 January 2027. International applicants apply roughly a term earlier: 1 May 2027 for Fall 2027 (study-permit documents due 1 August 2027), 1 September 2026 for Winter 2027 (documents due 1 December 2026). The college stresses that many programmes are in high demand and can stop accepting applications before the published date, so applying as early as the window opens is recommended even though the deadlines themselves are fixed, not rolling. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
