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Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma

University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Canada, Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma is a diploma in Robotics & Automation programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 797 per credit (CAD 183 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Robotics & Automation
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 183 / credit
International tuition: CAD 797 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: ufv.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year diploma builds on a foundation in electronics theory, developing the skills to calibrate, maintain, integrate, and build automation and control systems. These skills apply across the oil and gas industry, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to this diploma is currently unavailable at UFV until further notice, per both the programme page and its own note that applicants should contact the trades office directly; the entrance requirements below are the standing Calendar criteria that would apply once intake resumes. Entry is via B.C. secondary school graduation or an equivalent, or mature-student status (19 or older). Mathematics is met by any Mathematics 10 or higher course at C or better (Foundations of Mathematics, Pre-calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics, MATH 072 or MATH 076), or by passing UFV's trades math entrance exam. English (Entry level) is met by a C or better in English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, English 12, English Literature 12, AP English or IB English A, or by a UFV Accuplacer Reading score of 80 with WritePlacer 6 (of 8), a Composition Placement Test score of 41+, or a TOEFL iBT score of 80 with no section below 19.

Application Details

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 Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma award?

University of the Fraser Valley awards a Diploma in the field of Robotics & Automation on completion of this programme.

How long does Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 797 per credit (CAD 183 per credit for local students).

Can Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma be studied online?

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

What language is Automation and Robotics Technician Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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