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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Computing Science

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma in Computing Science

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Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,680 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-March-2021 2021-03-31

Overview

Diploma in Computing Science

This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a computer programmer/programmer analyst. The program emphasizes programming skills, program design techniques as well as database and systems analysis skills. 

The program includes electives, and recommends students take business courses that will be of use in the computing industry. The program is designed in accordance with the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) accreditation standards. Students who complete the diploma program will be able to complete VIU’s Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science with an additional two years of full-time study.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$21,480

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,800
Accommodation 1 bed room $4,800
Tuition 1 person $16,680

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

1)Academic transcripts
2)English Language proficiency scores
3)Certified English translation of any documents issued in a language other than English
4)A copy of your passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

60
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

For students who meet the academic requirements but not the English language requirement, conditional acceptance to VIU may be granted. In this case, admission is granted pending completion of VIU’s English Language Centre program (level UP5).


Academic background and requirement

General admission requirements apply. English 12 with minimum “C” grade, or equivalent. Minimum “C+” grade in Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12, or equivalent. Notes on Admission Applicants lacking admission requirements may take upgrading courses. A minimum “B” grade in Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12 is a prerequisite for the required Math courses. Students may complete some of the courses before enrolling in the diploma program. Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.

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