College Diploma – Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician – Automation and Robotics – Fast Track (4125)

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician – Automation and Robotics (Fast-Track) program allows qualified college or university graduates of engineering and science programs to gain direct entry into Year 2 (Semester 3). This pathway enables students to earn their Technician diploma in just one year (two semesters). Delivered through the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, the curriculum focuses on building, operating, and maintaining automated industrial systems.

Combining theoretical instruction with practical laboratory training, the program covers key technologies such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robotics, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Advanced Diploma or Degree (in engineering or science).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 84.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 125

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who comple

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 a 3-Year Advanced Diploma program.

Minimum OSSD 70% or equivalent required.

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