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Computer Information Systems Certificate

Computer Information Systems Certificate

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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University of the Fraser Valley offers Computer Information Systems Certificate, a certificate in Information Systems & Technology programme in Abbotsford, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 797 per credit (CAD 167 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 167 / credit

International tuition: CAD 797 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: ufv.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to support smaller companies whose systems rely on a single user, with an emphasis on practical learning through hands-on projects in university labs. Course choice is flexible according to interest, preparing students for areas such as web support, user technical support, or general computer support within a range of IT careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Calendar states that entrance requirements for the CIS certificate are the same as for the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree: applicants need B.C. secondary school graduation or an equivalent (or program-head permission), or mature-student/transfer status, together with one of Principles of Mathematics 12 at C+, Foundations of Mathematics 12 at B, Pre-calculus 12 at C, MATH 092 and MATH 093 both at C, or MATH 096/MATH 110 at C, plus the prerequisites for CMNS 125, CMNS 175 or ENGL 105. All students are expected to be computer literate (Windows, internet use, basic word processing and spreadsheets). No standardized English-language proficiency test score is stated for this certificate; applicants short of the math or English prerequisite may enter through UFV's Qualifying Studies pathway. Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended (other than UFV) are required.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply directly to UFV: applications for Fall (September) 2027 entry open 1 October 2026, for Winter (January) 2027 entry opened 1 May 2026, and for Summer (May) 2027 entry open 1 October 2026; UFV publishes no closing date for any of these and instead admits many programmes strictly in application-date order once every required document has arrived, so applying soon after opening matters more than any deadline. Grade 12 students may apply from 1 October of their graduating year and must send final transcripts by 3 August. International applicants use UFV International's own windows - 1 October to 31 May for Fall, 1 May to 31 October for Winter and 1 October to 1 March for Summer - and are likewise assessed on a rolling, first-arrived basis until each programme fills. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About University of the Fraser Valley

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1974

Students: 16,364

Programs: 169

Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Computer Information Systems Certificate award?

University of the Fraser Valley awards a Certificate in the field of Information Systems & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Computer Information Systems Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Computer Information Systems Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 797 per credit (CAD 167 per credit for local students).

Can Computer Information Systems Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of the Fraser Valley.

What language is Computer Information Systems Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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