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12 Best Public Diploma Computer Science & IT Universities in Canada

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

12 universities · ranked best first

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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

Below them, universities follow their research output: College of the Rockies is cited most (485,494 citations). 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

12 are public and 0 private (100% public).

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 Public 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 Public Diploma Computer Science & IT in Canada?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

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

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