Artificial Intelligence Software Development (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)

Artificial Intelligence Software Development (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. It takes 1 year (2 terms) full time, with intakes in Fall (September) or Winter (January), Ottawa.

Algonquin College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$17,933 a year, about ₹12 lakh.

2026-27 programme tuition plus International Student Premium for the first two terms (Fall 2026 start), from Algonquin's Tuition and Fees Estimator (International). Compulsory ancillary fees and the U-Pass (several hundred dollars a term), the health plan and any co-op fee are extra.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Machine learning engineer
• Data scientist
• Software engineer
• Applications developer
• Research scientist (maths)
• Data analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Meta
• Amazon
• Apple
• NVIDIA
• IBM
• Intel
• Adobe
• SAP

General entry requirements at Algonquin College for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Graduate certificates need an Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or degree (or equivalent); many ask for a related field. Cyber Security Analysis, for example, needs a background in IT, information systems, networking, IT security or related engineering.
• Algonquin publishes a PGWP-eligible programme list; eligibility is fixed when you apply for your study permit, even if the programme is later removed from the list.
• Use Algonquin's Tuition Fees Estimator (select 'International') for your programme's exact tuition and ancillary fees.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

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This course starts in: Fall (September) or Winter (January), Ottawa.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (certificates, diplomas, degrees)
• Degree or diploma transcripts and certificate (graduate certificates)
• English test score meeting the programme requirement
• Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer, unless IRCC exempts you
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs

Algonquin College is a public Ontario college with its main campus in Ottawa, Canada's capital, and a smaller campus in Pembroke. It offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, one-year graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees, with a strong focus on technology, business, health, media and trades.

Algonquin's School of Advanced Technology runs many of the programmes Indian students apply for, including graduate certificates in Cyber Security Analysis, Artificial Intelligence Software Development, Cloud Development and Operations and Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure, and degrees such as the Bachelor of Applied Computing.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Computer Science, Data Science and AI Specialization (16 months)Algoma University16 months, course-based, with a two-part computing project; Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie · C$25,500 / year
• Master of Science in Business AnalyticsAlgoma University16 months (4 semesters), course-based, with a two-semester analytics capstone project · C$30,450 / year
• Data Management and Analytics (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma in business administration, IT, engineering or software development, plus programming experience · C$32,240 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)Cambrian College1 year (2 semesters), capstone project · C$19,436 / year
• Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business AnalyticsCape Breton University16 months (36 credits), in person; 420-hour internship or master's project · C$26,396 / year
• MSc in Business Analytics and Technology ManagementConcordia University2 years (45 credits, thesis); co-op option · C$20,211 / year

More courses at Algonquin College

• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$22,024 / year
• Project Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,054 / year
• Supply Chain Management - Global (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,713 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma)2 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Computer Programming and Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)3 years full time · C$16,165 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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