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Certificate, Engineering and architecture. Assiniboine College, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
College Certificate - Civil Technician (Co-op) - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon) is a certificate program in engineering and architecture at Assiniboine College, a public institution in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1961.
First-year tuition is listed at 22,420 CAD and the application fee at 205 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
The program name shows a co-op option, which normally means paid work terms with employers as part of the course. Ask the school how co-op places are allocated.
Applications to Assiniboine College typically receive a decision in 5 days and 21 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 46,073 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 22,420 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 205 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 46,073 CAD |
Our directory lists 120 certificate programs in engineering and architecture at 62 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 15,547 CAD, and the middle half cost between 11,010 CAD and 18,533 CAD.
At 22,420 CAD, College Certificate - Civil Technician (Co-op) - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon) is 44% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 7,920 CAD to 43,400 CAD.
If budget matters, these certificate programs in engineering and architecture have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| University Certificate - Trade and Construction Management | University of Victoria - Division of Continuing Studies, Victoria | 7,920 CAD |
| College Certificate - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Ridge Road, St. John's | 8,924 CAD |
| College Certificate - Automotive Service Technician | New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, Moncton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Certificate - Automotive Service Technician | New Brunswick Community College - Saint John, Saint John | 10,260 CAD |
| College Certificate - Electrical - Construction | New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi, Miramichi | 10,260 CAD |
| College Certificate - Electrical - Construction | New Brunswick Community College - St. Andrews, St. Andrews | 10,260 CAD |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Assiniboine College sets the exact entry requirements for College Certificate - Civil Technician (Co-op) - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon). For a certificate, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 22,420 CAD. Living costs are extra; Assiniboine College estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 205 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a certificate. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Assiniboine College, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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