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574 Best Diploma Programs in Canada

574 Diploma courses are taught at 40 universities in Canada — most run 2 years. Courses from Sauder School of Business, Université de Montréal and Queen's University come first, because those universities rank highest.

397Diploma
DC Durham College logo
#122 in Canada Canada

Early Childhood Education

Durham College — The Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Durham College is designed to equip students with the vital knowledge and skills required to work in various early childhood s...

DiplomaLevel
Four semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Education
405Diploma
DC Durham College logo
#122 in Canada Canada

Fitness and Health Promotion

Durham College — The Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program at Durham College equips students with the knowledge and skills to promote fitness and healthy living in various populati...

DiplomaLevel
Four semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Sports & Recreation
408Diploma
SA St. Anne University logo
#126 in Canada Canada

Preparatory Diploma in Health Sciences

St. Anne University — Le Diplôme préparatoire en Sciences de la santé à l'Université Saint-Anne est conçu pour préparer les étudiants internationaux aux exigences des programmes de santé avanc...

DiplomaLevel
2 ansDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences

How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (Sauder School of Business) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Sauder School of Business has the largest research record in this group, with 32,977,394 citations and an h-index of 1,352. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (127), Medicine & Health Sciences (59), Engineering (53) and Social Sciences & Psychology (49). The usual length is 2 years and Four semesters. 95% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Vanier College offers the widest choice, with 76 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Diploma?

Sauder School of Business (QS World #40), Université de Montréal (QS World #141) and Queen's University (QS World #191) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Diploma course take in Canada?

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

When do Diploma courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Diploma online with a university in Canada?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in Canada?

Vanier College, with 76, ahead of Cambrian College (59).

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