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Diploma in Computer Programming

St. Clair College

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Computer Programming at St. Clair College in Windsor, Canada is a diploma in Computer Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,470 per year (CAD 4,929 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Computer Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,929 / year
International tuition: CAD 19,470 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Increasingly, individuals and organizations look to computers, be they stand-alone or networked, to optimize workflow, establish a presence in global markets, improve communication, and just generally improve productivity. Graduates of Computer Programming Programs have honed their abilities, acquiring the expertise to develop, test, and deploy program code. As such, graduates are able to work individually or as part of a team to gather requirements and support the recommendations for the improvement or automation of organizational workflow that corresponds to the day-to-day requirements of individuals and organizations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with the majority of credits at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level. Mature applicants without an OSSD may qualify through St. Clair College's mature-student route on the general admission-procedures page. The main Windsor offering (T850) admits in September, January and May; the Chatham offering (K851) is currently closed. Domestic applicants apply through Ontario Colleges and international applicants through International OCAS. The programme page does not publish its own English-proficiency scores; St. Clair's institution-wide standard for diploma and certificate programmes applies to international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT 60 overall, PTE Academic 52, CAEL 60, or Duolingo English Test 110.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the online application opened on 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, colleges may start sending offers from 1 November 2026, and accepted offers are due by 1 May 2027; Winter 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 15 September 2026. St. Clair flags eight oversubscribed programmes and thirteen high-interest programmes for which it recommends applying by 1 February. After the equal-consideration dates, applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain. International applicants apply through the International OCAS portal and are admitted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis; St. Clair publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Clair College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 9,383
Programs: 88
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Computer Programming award?

St. Clair College awards a Diploma in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Computer Programming take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Computer Programming cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,470 per year (CAD 4,929 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Computer Programming be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Clair College.

What language is Diploma in Computer Programming taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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