Dipoma in Electronics Engineering Technology 

at Durham College, Oshawa

Various unofficial sources have mentioned that Durham College acceptance rate is around 41%. This means that the college is moderately selective while granting admission to students. To take admission to this college, the applicants are required to meet the minimum application requirements. As a general requirement, Indian students should have completed their Class 10 and Class 12 education. Apart from this, the applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. They can do so by submitting IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores, etc. 

When a student submits their application, the last step to successfully submitting an application is to pay the application fee. In this case, Durham college application fee is USD 100 (INR 6.6K), which is non-refundable in case of a rejection. Given below are the important pointers regarding the DC application fee -

• Once a student receives an offer letter from the college, a fee payment of USD 500 (INR 33.4K) is also required to reserve your spot.
• This fee will be deducted from you first year tuition fee. In case a student does not join the College, this fee will not be refunded to the student.

(CAD 1 = INR 66.93)

For international applicants, the Durham College Canada application fee is CAD 100. This is around INR 6,100. Besides the application fee, the applicants are required to submit the documents too. These are:

• High school transcripts
• High school Diploma (if applicable)
• Post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
• Post-secondary degree (if applicable)
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Passport

The tuition fee for the Durham College international students varies as per the level and the department of the course. Check the tuition fees as per the courses offered at the university from the table mentioned below. 

Applicants must confirm the English language proficiency requirements for  visa and study permit, as required by IRCC for your country with your local Canadian Embassy or Visa Application Centre (VAC), as you may still need to write an in-person IELTS or TOEFL exam for visa or study permit processing.

If applying through the SDS programme, Indian students will be required to submit an Academic IELTS of 6 with no band score less than 6 (The Student Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing programme for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post secondary learning institution with a valid DLI).

Yes, international students can work part-time while studying at Durham College. Students can work part-time through IWorks program, a work-study programme for international students, or as part-time contract staff through on-campus vendors. However, note that students can only work part-time if their study permit allows it. Students can work up to 20 hours per week for off-campus work in regular school semesters.

If the student has chosen a programme that is more than 6 months in length, then they must hold a valid study permit to study at Durham College. The student can work off-campus if they are registered as a full-time student at Durham College. The college also offers co-op study permit if the student has a co-op or placement or internship. The student can also apply for a work permit after post-graduation where they can get the permission to continue staying in Canada and work full-time up to 3 years.

Durham College fees for international students can be checked from the table give below:

Living Expenses: Given below are the living expenses that students have to bear and these are listed in the international students brochure: 

For Indian students applying to Durham College they need to qualify some requirements - 

• The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) awarded an All India Senior School Certificate.

• The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) grants Indian School Certificates.

• State Board Exams in Years 10 and 12

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate/Marks Statement

For graduate certificate: 

• Original scanned copy with certified English-translated copies of university Diploma and transcripts. To be eligible, applicants must have been placed in the first or second division. Gaps of more than 5 years will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Durham college offers many programs under multiple specializations. It is well known for its high employability, industry specific knowledge, international exposure, and internships. According to its official website, 88.6% of all the graduates it gave in the 2024 secured employment within 6 months of completing the program, showing its efficiency and commitment to its graduates.

According to QS Ranking, the Durham College is ranked 1371 globally in the world, and 106 in Canada by US News and World news.

The table shows the key performance indicators the College uses to refine the graduates: