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Postgraduate certificate or diploma, Computing and IT. Trent University - Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
Dual Post-Graduate Certificate - Accounting & Computer Science (RRX) is a postgraduate certificate or diploma program in computing and IT at Trent University - Peterborough, a public institution in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1964.
First-year tuition is listed at 23,500 CAD and the application fee at 92 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.
Applications to Trent University - Peterborough typically receive a decision in 2 days and 29 minutes, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 47,040 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 | 23,500 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 92 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 47,040 CAD |
Our directory lists 146 postgraduate certificate or diploma programs in computing and IT at 49 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 19,784 CAD, and the middle half cost between 16,950 CAD and 23,500 CAD.
At 23,500 CAD, Dual Post-Graduate Certificate - Accounting & Computer Science (RRX) is 19% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 10,260 CAD to 30,119 CAD.
If budget matters, these postgraduate certificate or diploma programs in computing and IT have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate - Electronic Data Communication Systems | New Brunswick Community College - Moncton, Moncton | 10,260 CAD |
| Graduate Certificate - Information Technology - Business Analysis | New Brunswick Community College - Fredericton, Fredericton | 10,260 CAD |
| Post-Degree Diploma - Information Technology Management | Northern Lights College - Fort St. John, Fort St. John | 11,580 CAD |
| Post-Graduate Diploma - Enterprise Resource Planning Information Systems Technical Consultant | Canadian College for Higher Studies, Scarborough | 12,900 CAD |
| Post-Degree Diploma - IT Project Management | Vancouver Community College - Downtown, Vancouver | 13,530 CAD |
| Twinning Program - Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analytics (557) & Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management (113) | Mohawk College - Fennell, Hamilton | 14,522 CAD |
Working back from a Jan 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 |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| May 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| July 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| September 2026 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| December 2026 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Trent University - Peterborough sets the exact entry requirements for Dual Post-Graduate Certificate - Accounting & Computer Science (RRX). For a postgraduate certificate or diploma, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 23,500 CAD. Living costs are extra; Trent University - Peterborough estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 92 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a postgraduate certificate or 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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