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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.

98Diploma
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

Practical Nurse

College of the Rockies — The Practical Nurse Diploma at the College of the Rockies offers an immersive educational experience for aspiring nursing professionals. This comprehensive program combin...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
100Diploma
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

Recreation Management

College of the Rockies — The Recreation Management diploma at the College of the Rockies provides a comprehensive overview of the recreational industry, blending theoretical knowledge with practi...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
BlendedMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Recreation Management
101Diploma
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

Tourism Management Diploma

College of the Rockies — The Tourism Management Diploma at the College of the Rockies is designed to prepare students for the dynamic and ever-evolving world of tourism. This program covers essen...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Tourism Management
118Diploma
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada

Access to Practical Nursing Diploma

Northern Lights College — The Access to Practical Nursing Diploma at Northern Lights College is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
120Diploma
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada

Accounting Diploma

Northern Lights College — The Accounting Diploma at Northern Lights College is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting principles, practices, and applications. This comp...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance

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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