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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.

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Executive Assistant Diploma

Northern Lights College — The Executive Assistant Diploma at Northern Lights College is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in administrative and executive...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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#60 in Canada Canada

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Northern Lights College — The Pharmacy Technician Diploma at Northern Lights College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceuticals, patient care, and the various operatio...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Practical Nursing Diploma

Northern Lights College — Course OverviewThe Practical Nursing Diploma at Northern Lights College equips students with essential nursing skills, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on pract...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
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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