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    Red Deer Polytechnic

    Diploma in Computer Programming

    CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose Red Deer Polytechnic

    • Offers programs aligned with the 2024 PGWP updates
    • Provides support through the International Admissions team
    • Has a dedicated housing option for international students
    • Offers virtual tours and personalized appointments
    • Supports international students with immigration information

    About Diploma in Computer Programming

    At Red Deer Polytechnic, tuition is International students pay $20,400 per year for tuition..

    Students write code, test it, and debug applications in web, mobile, and desktop environments. They build full-stack applications and automate tasks using real-world projects. They study how data moves through systems and design user-friendly interfaces. They learn to write clean, secure code and work in team-based project settings.

    Two years, full-time, with a two-semester capstone project involving an external client.

    Graduates work as computer programmers, IT specialists, programmer analysts, software developers, and web developers.

    High school completion with 50% in ELA 30-1 or 60% in ELA 30-2, or 50% in MATH 30-1 or 60% in MATH 30-2. Alternative: Accuplacer test with minimum scores. International applicants must meet English proficiency requirements.

    On-campus, full-time, two years.

    About Red Deer Polytechnic

    Red Deer Polytechnic prepares students for careers in skilled trades, health sciences, business, and technology through hands-on programs that connect directly with industry needs. The institution emphasizes practical training and real-world experience, supporting graduates in entering the workforce with relevant skills. International students gain access to applied learning environments and career-focused education in a supportive academic community.

    Planning the visa? Canada student visa: cost, requirements and processing time (from $175 all-in)

    English Test Requirement

    IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT: 83; Duolingo English Test: 115-125; CAEL: 60 with at least 55 per band; PTE: 59 with at least 56 per band; MET: 61 with at least 58 per band; Oxford ELLT: 7 overall; ILAC University Pathway Program Level 3.2 or 3.3 with 70%; ILAC @ RDP Academic Preparation Program with 6.5 overall; Robertson College IAE5 with 70%. Three years of full-time English instruction in high school or post-secondary education also qualifies.

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