Computer Systems Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)

Computer Systems Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. It takes 6 semesters (3 years), with intakes in January, May or September.

Durham 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$15,489 a year, about ₹10.4 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly C$46,467 (≈ ₹31.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international tuition for Year 1 (two semesters) from the programme page's Financial Aid and Fees tab (International). Program, ancillary and student association fees (about CAD 1,100-2,400 a semester) are extra, and September 2027 starts may pay 2027-28 rates.

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

• Software engineer
• Web developer
• Data analyst
• Cyber security analyst
• Systems analyst
• UX designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Apple
• Meta
• IBM
• Oracle
• SAP
• Accenture
• Infosys

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

• Honours degrees (for example Artificial Intelligence): equivalent of six Grade 12 university-level courses with a 65% average, including Grade 12 English and Mathematics at 60% or higher; Calculus and Advanced Functions are recommended.
• Diplomas and certificates: secondary school completion with the subjects listed on the programme page.
• Durham publishes country-by-country equivalencies; contact the International Education Office to confirm the requirement for Indian boards.

For this course: See the course page.

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This course starts in: January, May or September.

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 transcripts and degree certificate (graduate certificates), with notarised English translations where needed
• English test score from the last two years
• Résumé and letter of intent where the programme asks for them
• Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer, unless IRCC exempts you

• Global Entrance Scholarship

  New international students in full-time programmes

  Value: CAD 2,000 credited to your student account (January 2027 or May 2027 intake); a further CAD 1,000 in Year 2 for some two-year or longer programmes

  Automatic when you accept an offer to a full-time programme and pay international fees. You must add your Social Insurance Number on MyDC before your second semester in Canada.

  Official page

• Degree Entrance Award

  First-year honours bachelor's degree students

  Value: CAD 500 (75% average) to CAD 3,000 (90% average)

  Based on your combined non-weighted admission average; can be combined with the Global Entrance Scholarship.

  Official page

Durham College is a public college in Ontario with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, in the Durham Region east of Toronto. It has nine academic faculties and offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees.

Durham is known for applied programmes in computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business, engineering technology, skilled trades, hospitality and health. Several business and computing diplomas have transfer routes into Ontario Tech University bachelor's degrees.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAcadia University4 years; honours and optional co-op; CIPS-accredited · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAlgoma University4 years; specialisations in Data Science and AI, Computer Game Technology, Mobile Software Engineering and XR Technologies; co-op option; Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton · C$22,601 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma)Algonquin College2 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Computer Programming and Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Network Administration Technology (Diploma)Assiniboine College2 years full-time (121 credits); Brandon · C$16,790 / year

More courses at Durham College

• Applied Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (1 year) full time · C$16,309 / year
• Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (1 year) full time · C$15,572 / year
• Cybersecurity (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (1 year) full time · C$15,489 / year
• Supply Chain Management - Global (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (1 year) full time · C$15,771 / year
• Artificial Intelligence (Honours Bachelor)9 semesters (4 years, with work terms) · C$19,194 / year
• Bachelor of Cybersecurity7 semesters · C$19,175 / 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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