Computer Systems Technician (Ontario College Diploma), Kingston

Computer Systems Technician (Ontario College Diploma), Kingston is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Canada. It takes 2 years; work placement in the final semester, with intakes in January 2027; September 2027.

St. Lawrence 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$17,428 a year, about ₹11.7 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$34,856 (≈ ₹23.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 estimate (CAD 17,427.60); CAD 19,876.86 with program and ancillary fees

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 St. Lawrence College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Diplomas and advanced diplomas: Class 12 (equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma) with Grade 12 English and Grade 11 Maths; Practical Nursing also needs Grade 12 Maths, Chemistry and Biology.
• BScN: Class 12 with at least 75% across six Grade 12 subjects including English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Nursing programmes are highly competitive; apply by 1 February.
• International transcripts are checked against SLC's transcript guidance.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 55; TOEFL iBT 78 (or 4 on the new scale); CAEL 60.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: January 2027; September 2027.

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
• Bachelor's or diploma transcripts and certificate (graduate certificates)
• English test score taken within the last two years
• Immunisation records, first aid/CPR and police check before nursing placements

• SLC scholarships and bursaries (convocation and in-year awards)

  All full-time students

  Value: CAD 500 to 3,000

  SLC says all international students can apply. One application matches you to donor-funded awards whose criteria you meet; some awards are for Ontario residents only.

  Official page

St. Lawrence College (SLC) is a public college in eastern Ontario with campuses in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall. It was created when Ontario set up its college system in 1967, and classes began in Kingston in 1969. Today it offers more than 55 programmes, from diplomas and graduate certificates to honours bachelor's degrees.

Indian students mostly look at SLC's one-year graduate certificates (Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management, Digital Marketing Communications, Health Care Administration) and its two- and three-year computer and nursing programmes. Kingston is the main campus city; Brockville and Cornwall are smaller. SLC publishes a list of programmes aligned with PGWP field-of-study rules, which is worth checking before you apply.

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 St. Lawrence College

• Cybersecurity (Ontario College Graduate Certificate), Kingston1 year (two semesters); no placement · C$19,055 / year
• Supply Chain Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate), Cornwall1 year (two semesters) · C$17,428 / year
• Health Care Administration International (Ontario College Graduate Certificate), KingstonFour 14-week semesters; placement or community project in the last semester · C$26,141 / year
• Digital Marketing Communications (Ontario College Graduate Certificate), Kingston1 year (two semesters) · C$19,055 / year
• Computer Programming and Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma), Kingston3 years; work placement in year 3 (co-op work permit needed) · C$17,428 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma), Kingston2 years · C$17,428 / 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.

1. St. Lawrence College: Computer Systems Technician (Ontario College Diploma), Kingston (opens in a new tab)
2. St. Lawrence College: home page (opens in a new tab)
3. SLC: Costs for international students (opens in a new tab)
4. SLC: Proof of English proficiency (opens in a new tab)
5. SLC: PGWP-aligned programmes (June 2025 onward) (opens in a new tab)