College Diploma – Architectural Technician (3101)

The Architectural Technician diploma program prepares students with practical, technical, and analytical skills to support the design, planning, and execution of residential and commercial building projects.

Key focus areas include:

• Technical & Software Skills: Hands-on training in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and architectural graphics for drafting detailed plans.

• Core Fundamentals: Understanding structural systems, building material selection, construction methods, and building codes/regulatory standards.

• Sustainable Design: Integration of green building principles, environmental design strategies, and energy-efficient building systems.

• Career Pathways: Graduates qualify for entry-level roles as CAD/BIM drafters, technical assistants, or junior designers working with architects, engineering firms, project managers, and building material suppliers.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (or international equivalent).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 67.0

• PTE: 51.0

• Duolingo: 105

Conditional Admission: Direct admission applicants who have not yet completed a language test can submit their application for review. Conditional offers are issued pending submission of passing language scores prior to the final offer letter.

1. Entrance Scholarships (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $2,000 – $5,000 CAD (automatically applied for eligible international students).

Award Breakdown:

1-year program: $2,000 CAD (Year 1)

2-year program: $3,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Year 2)

3-year program: $4,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2 & 3)

4-year program: $5,000 CAD ($2,000 in Year 1, $1,000 in Years 2, 3 & 4)

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be an international student starting their first main academic program at Centennial College (May 2026, September 2026, or January 2027 intake).

Exclusion: Second-program students, existing scholarship recipients, new ELL-only students, tuition-exempt students, and deferred applicants without study permits are ineligible.

2. International Mobility Scholarship (Centennial College - All campuses)
Value: $3,000 – $7,000 CAD (Total $3,000 awarded over 3 years; reaches up to $7,000 CAD when combined with the Entrance Scholarship).

Award Breakdown:

$1,000 CAD per year for 3 years.

A total of 90 scholarships available for Winter 2027 intake.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to non-resident, non-citizen international students.

Fully accepted into Year 1 of an eligible program pathway.

Minimum OSSD 70% or equivalent required.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 (Requires a 100–200 word essay and CAD 2,000 tuition deposit paid).