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Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician

Northern College

Timmins, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician is a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme offered by Northern College in Timmins, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,716 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: northerncollege.ca ·

Program details

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 12 Math (C or U) — MCT4C is preferred, with MAP4C accepted at a minimum 60% grade — obtainable free of charge through Academic Upgrading. International applicants must provide a senior high school diploma or certificate with an English translation and meet the English-proficiency requirement of IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, or Duolingo 105; the IELTS requirement may be waived for applicants with three years of full-time secondary study under the Ontario or Canadian curriculum and a minimum 70% in Grade 12 English. Applicants with prior computer-science credentials may be considered for admission with credit recognition.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca; Northern College accepts applications on a rolling basis for most programs right up until a semester begins if space remains, but for its limited-enrollment competitive programs — Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technology (Wildlife Rehabilitation), Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation, and Medical Laboratory Technician — February 1, 2027 is the equal-consideration date for Fall 2027 entry, after which remaining seats are offered first-come, first-served or waitlisted. International applicants apply through the OCAS International Application Service and are assessed on a rolling basis; Northern publishes no fixed international application deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Northern College

Type: College
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1967
Programs: 57
Location: Timmins, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician award?

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

How long does Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,716 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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