Overview

This St. Lawrence College degree of Computer Systems Technician is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) under IRCC’s updated criteria for study permit applications submitted on or after June 25, 2025. Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

At Computer Systems Technician program at St. Lawrence College students complete a work placement component which provides on-the-job training with a local company in their final semester.

Our courses are constantly evolving to incorporate a blend of leading edge and traditional technologies to meet the needs of local employers.

This Computer Systems Technician program at St. Lawrence College is well suited to people who are interested in computers, but not math, physics or electronics. Many of the courses in the CN&TS program train the students towards obtaining Microsoft, A+, LPIC-1, and Network + certifications.

Career

Prospects for both employment and advancement in the Information Technology industry are excellent. Over the past few years, the demand for IT professionals in Canada has doubled as baby boomers opt for retirement.CST graduates are employed in:

Hardware/software support
Network administration
Help desk support
Internet resource management
Network support and installation
Network design

Our graduates find employment in:

Government
Corporations
Military
Hospitals
Education sector

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Computer Hardware Systems

OS Scripting

Linux

Advanced Databases

Networking

General Education Course

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada
Cornwall, Canada

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 50 other Bachelors in Industrial & Systems Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:

Grade 12 English at the C or M level
Grade 11 Math at the C, or U level
Passport.
Original/certified as well as translated copies of your completed Secondary/Post-Secondary transcripts or equivalent.
Original/certified Secondary/Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree.
Proof of English proficiency (i.e. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score sheet).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16920 CAD / year

≈ 16920 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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