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Diploma, Computing and IT. Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown), Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
College Diploma - Cybersecurity Technician (CYTE) is a diploma program in computing and IT at Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown), a public institution in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1967.
First-year tuition is listed at 16,000 CAD and the application fee at 102 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
Applications to Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown) typically receive a decision in 5 days and 8 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 39,550 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 | 16,000 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 102 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 39,550 CAD |
Our directory lists 226 diploma programs in computing and IT at 77 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 18,052 CAD, and the middle half cost between 15,783 CAD and 21,435 CAD.
At 16,000 CAD, College Diploma - Cybersecurity Technician (CYTE) is 11% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 5,940 CAD to 33,116 CAD.
If budget matters, these diploma programs in computing and IT have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| University Diploma - Data Analytics for Management Science | University of Victoria - Division of Continuing Studies, Victoria | 5,940 CAD |
| College Diploma - Information Technology (ITD Co-op) | Canadian College, Vancouver | 9,200 CAD |
| College Diploma - Computerized Accounting with Office Administration | Canadian College for Higher Studies, Scarborough | 9,680 CAD |
| College Diploma - Information Technology - Game Development | New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi, Miramichi | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Information Technology - Network Administration | New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, Moncton | 10,260 CAD |
| College Diploma - Information Technology - Network Administration | New Brunswick Community College - Saint John, Saint John | 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. |
Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown) sets the exact entry requirements for College Diploma - Cybersecurity Technician (CYTE). For a diploma, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 16,000 CAD. Living costs are extra; Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown) estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 102 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 diploma. 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.
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