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12 Best Diploma Computer Science & IT Universities in Canada

Of the 12 Diploma Computer Science & IT universities in Canada, College of the Rockies ranks highest on research impact (485,494 citations). Next come Northern Lights College (#60 in Canada) and Vanier College (#86 in Canada). Across the whole list there are 38 courses to choose from.

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#86 in Canada Canada
#86 in Canada · by research impact
136,503 citations · h-index 132

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. College of the Rockies has the largest research record in this group, with 485,494 citations and an h-index of 226. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 12 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science & IT (34), Software Engineering (1), Artificial Intelligence (1) and Information Technology (1). The usual length is 2 years and Four semesters. 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (77% of courses with a stated intake). Bow Valley College offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Diploma Computer Science & IT in Canada?

College of the Rockies (#52 in Canada), Northern Lights College (#60 in Canada) and Vanier College (#86 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma Computer Science & IT in Canada?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Diploma Computer Science & IT course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with Four semesters the next most common.

When do Diploma Computer Science & IT courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Diploma Computer Science & IT courses in Canada?

Bow Valley College, with 11, ahead of Collège Universel Gatineau (5).

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