Offered by Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada, Diploma in Computer Information Technology is a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,824 per year (CAD 4,824 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 4,824 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,824 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Computer Information Technology is a two-year, 64.5-credit diploma covering the technical foundations of information technology: hardware, programming, networking, databases, and web development in year one, followed by advanced networking, systems analysis, operating systems, and applied electives such as algorithms or mobile app development in year two. In the second year, students complete an approximately 200-hour practicum placement, partnering with a real business to develop a software solution as part of the coursework. The program is delivered on campus at Lethbridge Polytechnic's main campus and holds accreditation from the Canadian Information Processing Society. It suits analytically minded students interested in technology and problem-solving across development, networking, and database roles rather than one narrow track. Graduates pursue positions such as business or systems analyst, database designer or developer, GIS developer, IT support specialist, mobile app developer, network analyst, and software or web developer.
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 prerequisite of Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent. 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. Students intending to pursue a university-transfer pathway may need to take specific electives, and are encouraged to consult an advisor about workload and program sequencing.
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.
