Computer Programmer (Ontario College Diploma)

Computer Programmer (Ontario College Diploma) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at lambton-college in Sarnia, Canada. It takes 2 years (4 terms), optional co-op, with intakes in September (closed to international applicants when checked).

lambton-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$15,217 a year, about ₹10.2 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$30,434 (≈ ₹20.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Terms 1 and 2 of Lambton's published international tuition (current estimate; changes each year). Books, supplies and living costs are extra. Total programme tuition CAD 30,343.83

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.

General entry requirements at lambton-college for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Diplomas: Class 12 equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with Grade 12 English; technology programmes also need Grade 12 (or Grade 11) Mathematics, and some recommend Physics or Chemistry.
• Foreign education may need to be assessed by ICAS or WES for some programmes.
• Admission is competitive and higher English scores get priority.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE 60; TOEFL iBT 78; Duolingo 105 (Lambton diploma minimums).

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This course starts in: September (closed to international applicants when checked).

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.

• Copy of passport
• Notarised academic transcripts (Class 10, Class 12 and degree mark sheets)
• Notarised degree or diploma certificates
• English test score (taken within the last two years)
• For the study permit: Letter of Acceptance, Provincial Attestation Letter, proof of tuition payment, financial documents and a statement of purpose

• International Entrance Scholarships (2026-27)

  Selected diplomas and graduate certificates

  Value: CAD 1,000 to CAD 4,000, by programme (for example AI & Machine Learning CAD 3,800; Supply Chain Management and Agri-Business Management CAD 4,000)

  Apply to a qualifying programme for Fall 2026, Winter 2027 or Spring 2027 with a valid English test score. Not automatic: box 23 of your acceptance letter shows whether you have it. Applied to first-year tuition; not for one-year credentials.

  Official page

• Academic Scholarship – AI Software Engineering Technician

  Diploma (AITS)

  Value: CAD 2,000 (CAD 1,000 before each of terms 3 and 4)

  Keep an overall GPA of 2.8 or more in the first two terms and stay registered full-time.

  Official page

Lambton College is a public college in Sarnia, Ontario, serving its community since 1967. Sarnia sits on the US border opposite Port Huron, Michigan, at the southern tip of Lake Huron, and is home to a large petrochemical and energy industry. Lambton also runs a Centre for Graduate Studies in Ottawa.

Lambton is a college, not a university. It focuses on applied diplomas and one- and two-year Ontario graduate certificates with co-op terms, in fields such as artificial intelligence, supply chain management, occupational health and safety, water treatment and electrical engineering technology.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$26,000 / year
• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$25,735 / year
• BSc Computer Science (Honours concentrations in AI or Software Engineering)brock-university4 years; co-op option · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computingcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analytics · C$22,751 / year
• Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)cambrian-college3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placement · C$19,436 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Software Developmentcanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied work term · C$21,065 / year

More courses at lambton-college

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op term · C$18,752 / year
• Supply Chain Management – Two-Year (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op term · C$18,597 / year
• Supply Chain Management – One-Year (Ontario Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) · C$18,282 / year
• Agri-Business Management (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op term · C$18,391 / year
• Occupational Health & Safety Management (Ontario Graduate Certificate)2 years: 3 academic terms plus a co-op term · C$18,391 / year
• Early Childhood Education (Ontario College Diploma)2 years (4 terms), with 500+ hours of placement · C$14,697 / 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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