Overview

Computer Engineering Technicians maintain software, systems and networks to improve life for society. The Computer Engineering Technician program of Northern College prepares students to write exams for certifications such as Cisco (CCNA), CCNA Security, Networks +, A+ Certification, Server+ and Linux + Certification.

Career Opportunities

Northern College graduates are able to develop and maintain networks, systems and programs for both business and industry. Graduates can expect to find employment in the following fields/positions:

Programmer / Analyst

System / Network Administrator

Telecommunications

Municipalities

Boards/organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cisco Networking

Programming

IT Essentials

Mathematics

Windows Server Administration

Data Cabling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply right up until classes for the semester begin, and sometimes even after that, if there is room in your program, but it’s best to apply early

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kirkland Lake, Canada
Timmins, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 265 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Domestic Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Grade 12 English (C, U)

Grade 12 Math (C, U)

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information

English Proficiency, we will require one of the following:

IELT Academic International English Language Testing System: a minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0; however, we will accept one band at 5.5.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 79

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 58+

NOTE: If your country of citizenship has English as its official language, we may accept alternate proof of English Proficiency

Proof of senior high school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 12 Mathematics (50% min.) Technical /Science Stream.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15258 CAD / year

≈ 15258 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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