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Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician is a diploma in Engineering & Technology programme taught at Niagara College in Niagara Falls, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,075 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Engineering & Technology

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,385 / semester

International tuition: CAD 8,075 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: niagaracollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The programme centres on defence and marine robotic systems, including the design and operation of autonomous drones used by emergency services and public-safety agencies. These systems are examined across air, land and underwater settings, with applications spanning aerospace, advanced manufacturing, environmental imaging, public safety and healthcare. Sensing, robotics and electro-optical technology underpin these systems.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with English and Mathematics both at the Grade 12 (C) or (U) level; Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 Physics is recommended but not required. The programme page states only that international applicants must supply proof of English proficiency without naming a test, deferring to Niagara College's institution-wide scale for undergraduate diplomas and certificates: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in Writing and Speaking, Duolingo English Test 105+ with no subscore under 95, PTE Academic 58+ with no skill under 53, or CAEL 60 with no band under 50. Students need a workstation-grade Windows 11 laptop with at least a 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, and reliable broadband internet of at least 5 Mbps.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Niagara College's equal-consideration deadlines apply equally to domestic and international applicants to competitive programs, published for the 2026-2027 cycle: for September 2026 entry the date was 1 February 2026, for January 2027 entry it is 5 June 2026, and for May 2027 entry it is 30 October 2026, each followed roughly three weeks later by a document deadline and an earliest-offer date. All other programs, the majority, are processed first-come, first-served starting each November for both domestic and international applicants, with offers issued until seats fill or the term begins. Niagara does not publish which named programs currently hold competitive status. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Niagara College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Students: 10,500

Programs: 138

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician award?

Niagara College awards a Diploma in the field of Engineering & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,075 per semester (CAD 1,385 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Defence Systems Engineering Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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