Why Choose University of Manitoba (UM)?
Exclusive Provider for Key Professional Fields in Manitoba
The University of Manitoba is the only institution in the province that trains professionals in fields such as law, engineering, architecture, actuarial science and many healthcare disciplines. This makes it the primary pathway into regulated professions in Manitoba, supported by its U15 membership, which reflects strong research capacity and academic infrastructure.
Strong, Measurable Graduate Employment Outcomes
Graduate outcomes are backed by clear data, particularly from the Asper School of Business. In 2024, 95% of BComm co-op graduates secured full-time employment within three months, with an average salary of C$61,814, while MBA graduates reported 91% employment and an average salary of C$97,381. Employers include major organisations such as Deloitte, PwC, RBC and Manitoba Hydro, indicating strong industry connections.
Lower Tuition Compared to Other U15 Universities
The University of Manitoba offers the lowest tuition among U15 universities in western Canada, with international undergraduate fees ranging from approximately C$20,400 to C$29,700 depending on the programme. Combined with Winnipeg’s lower cost of living and a C$462 annual transit pass for unlimited travel, this makes it a more affordable option compared to cities like Toronto or Vancouver.
Recognised Rankings and Academic Strength
The university is ranked #6 in Canada and #136 globally in TIME’s 2026 rankings, and #13 in Canada in the Medical Doctoral category by Maclean’s. It also performs well in subject rankings such as engineering, economics and agribusiness, reflecting its strength across multiple academic disciplines.
Housing Guarantee and Significant Financial Support
Students aged 17–24 who apply for residence by the deadline are guaranteed on-campus housing, which is uncommon among large Canadian universities. In addition, the university distributes over C$40 million annually in scholarships and bursaries, with around 1,600 students receiving entrance scholarships each year.
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Rankings &
Achievements
#643
QS World University Rankings 2026
#13
Maclean's 2025 and 2026
#136
TIME World's Top Universities 2026
Campus Locations
Fort Garry campus
691 acres in south Winnipeg with historic stone buildings alongside modern labs, libraries and recreation facilities; described as 'a city within a city' with its own restaurants, coffee shops and student services
Bannatyne campus
Downtown Winnipeg health sciences campus hosting the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Sciences) with dedicated student support services
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Course Highlights
University 1 (First-Year Entry for Arts and Science)
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
University 1 — combined Arts and Science first year |
University 1 (entry year) |
1 year then transfer to chosen faculty |
$22,000 |
September; January |
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Anthropology (General, Single/Double Honours, Advanced Major) |
BA |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Art History (BA General; BFA General/Honours) |
BA / BFA |
4 years |
$20,400 (BA) / $29,700 (BFA) |
September |
|
Asian Studies |
BA General |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Canadian Studies |
BA General/Honours |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Central and East European Studies |
BA (various streams) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Classical Studies / Latin / Greek |
BA (various streams) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Criminology |
BA General / Single Honours |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Economics (BA General, Honours, Joint with Mathematics/Statistics) |
BA / Joint BSc |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
English (including Co-operative Education Option) |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours, Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Film Studies (including Co-op Option) |
BA (General, Single/Double Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
French |
BA (various streams) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
German |
BA (various streams) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Global Political Economy |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
History |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours, Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Icelandic |
BA General/Honours |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Indigenous Governance / Indigenous Studies |
BA (General, Advanced Major, Minor) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Indigenous Languages (Minor) |
Minor |
— |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Italian Studies |
BA General/Single Advanced Major |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Judaic Studies (Minor) |
Minor |
— |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Labour Studies |
BA General/Advanced Major; Diploma |
4 years / 2 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Latin American Studies (Minor) |
Minor |
— |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Linguistics |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours/Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Medieval and Early Modern Studies |
BA General/Advanced Major |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Philosophy |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours/Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Polish (Minor) |
Minor |
— |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Political Science |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours/Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Psychology — BA pathway (General, Honours, Advanced Major) |
BA |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Religion |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours/Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Russian |
BA General/Minor |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Sociology |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours/Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Spanish |
BA General/Advanced Major |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Theatre (including Co-op Option) |
BA (General, Double/Single Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies |
BA General/Advanced Major |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Ukrainian |
BA General/Minor |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Women's and Gender Studies |
BA (General, Single/Double Honours/Advanced Major) |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
|
Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies |
BA |
4 years |
$20,400 |
September |
Science
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Actuarial Mathematics (BSc Honours) |
BSc Honours |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Applied Mathematics (with Computer Science, Economics or Statistics Option) |
BSc Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Biochemistry |
BSc Honours/Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Biological Sciences |
BSc Honours/Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Chemistry / Chemistry-Physics Joint |
BSc Honours/Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Computer Science (B.C.Sc. Honours; BSc Major; joint with Mathematics/Statistics/Physics) |
B.C.Sc. / BSc |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Data Science |
BSc Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Genetics |
BSc Honours/Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
General BSc |
BSc |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Mathematics (BA General/Advanced Major; BSc Honours/Major/Double Honours; joint with Physics/Economics/Computer Science/Statistics) |
BA / BSc |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Microbiology |
BSc Honours/Major |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Physics and Astronomy (BSc Honours/Major; joint with Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science) |
BSc |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Psychology — BSc pathway (Honours/Major) |
BSc |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
|
Statistics (BSc Honours/Major; joint with Actuarial/Economics/Mathematics) |
BSc |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees |
September |
Business — Asper School of Business
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Accounting |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Actuarial Mathematics |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Business Analytics |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Finance |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Generalist |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Human Resources Management / Industrial Relations |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Indigenous Business Studies |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Marketing |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Strategy and Global Management |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Supply Chain Management and Logistics |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Management / Assiniboine College Joint Program |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Management / L'École Technique et Professionnelle Joint Program |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Management / University College of the North Joint Program |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
|
Asper / Red River College Polytechnic Articulation Agreement |
B.Comm. (Honours) |
4 years |
$26,900 |
September |
Engineering — Price Faculty of Engineering
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Biosystems Engineering |
BSc |
4 years (+ co-op work terms) |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Civil Engineering |
BSc |
4 years (+ co-op work terms) |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Civil Engineering / Red River College Polytechnic Articulation |
BSc |
4 years |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Computer Engineering |
BSc |
4 years (+ co-op work terms) |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Electrical Engineering |
BSc |
4 years (+ co-op work terms) |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
BSc |
4 years (+ co-op work terms) |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Mechanical Engineering / Red River College Polytechnic Articulation |
BSc |
4 years |
$27,300 |
September |
|
Preliminary Engineering Programme |
Entry year |
1 year |
$27,300 |
September |
Agricultural and Food Sciences
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Agribusiness |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Agroecology |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Agronomy |
BSc (Agriculture) |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Animal Systems |
BSc (Agriculture) |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Food Science |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Human Nutritional Sciences (Nutrition, Foods, Food Industry Options) |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Human Nutritional Sciences / Red River College Culinary Arts Agreement |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Plant Biotechnology |
BSc (Agriculture) |
4 years |
$23,900 |
September |
|
Business Management (Agriculture Diploma) |
Agriculture Diploma |
2 years |
$22,800 |
September |
|
Crop Management (Agriculture Diploma) |
Agriculture Diploma |
2 years |
$22,800 |
September |
|
General Agriculture (Agriculture Diploma) |
Agriculture Diploma |
2 years |
$22,800 |
September |
|
Livestock (Agriculture Diploma) |
Agriculture Diploma |
2 years |
$22,800 |
September |
|
Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
1 year |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
Environment, Earth and Resources — Clayton H. Riddell Faculty
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Environmental Science (General, Honours, Major) |
B.Env.Sc. |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Environmental Studies (General, Honours, Major) |
B.Env.St. |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Environmental Geoscience (Honours, Major) |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Earth Sciences (General) |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Geology (Honours, Major) |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Geophysics (Honours, Major) |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Geography (BA General, Advanced, Honours) |
BA |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
|
Physical Geography (BSc Honours, Major) |
BSc |
4 years |
$23,700 |
September |
Architecture — Environmental Design
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Environmental Design (B.Env.D.) |
B.Env.D. |
4 years |
$24,700 |
September |
|
Environmental Design — Architecture Master Preparation Option (ED AMP 1 and ED AMP 2) |
B.Env.D. |
4 years |
$24,700 |
September |
Fine Arts — School of Art
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Fine Arts — General |
B.F.A. |
4 years |
$29,700 |
September |
|
Fine Arts — Honours |
B.F.A. |
4 years |
$29,700 |
September |
|
Fine Arts Diploma |
Dip.Art |
2 years |
$27,400 |
September |
Education
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Bachelor of Education (After-Degree) |
B.Ed. |
2 years (after bachelor's) |
$22,700 |
September |
|
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
1 year |
$22,700 |
September |
Kinesiology and Recreation Management
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Kinesiology |
B.Kin. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Athletic Therapy |
B.Kin. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Physical Education |
B.P.E. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Recreation Management and Community Development |
B.R.M.C.D. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
Social Work
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Social Work |
B.S.W. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
Music — Desautels Faculty of Music
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Music — Jazz Studies |
B.Jazz |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Music — Composition |
B.Mus. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Music — General |
B.Mus. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Music — History |
B.Mus. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Music — Performance |
B.Mus. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Music Education |
B.Mus. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
Law — Robson Hall
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Juris Doctor |
J.D. |
3 years (after bachelor's) |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration — Concurrent |
J.D./MBA |
Concurrent programme |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
Health Sciences — Rady Faculty
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Nursing |
B.N. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Health Sciences |
B.H.Sc. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Health Studies |
B.H.St. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Respiratory Therapy |
B.R.T. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Midwifery |
B.Mid. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Pharmacy |
Pharm.D. |
4 years (after prerequisites) |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology |
Post-Bacc Diploma |
1 year |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
Human Ecology
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fees/Year (CAD, approx. 2025/26) |
Intakes |
|
Human Ecology — Family Social Sciences |
B.H.Ecol. |
4 years |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
|
Human Ecology After-Degree — Family Social Sciences |
B.H.Ecol. |
2 years (after bachelor's) |
Confirm at umanitoba.ca/registrar |
September |
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Popular Study Areas
Business (Asper School of Business)
Engineering (Price Faculty)
Health Sciences (Rady Faculty)
Agricultural and Food Sciences
Law (Robson Hall)
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Environmental and Earth Sciences (Clayton H. Riddell Faculty)
Fine Arts (School of Art)
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Entry Requirements
Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Programmes:
- Academic:
- Completion of senior secondary school equivalent to Grade 12
- Programme-specific prerequisites apply (e.g. Math and Physics for Engineering, Biology and Chemistry for Health Sciences)
- Admission averages vary by programme
- English Requirements:
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120 (min 105 per section; not accepted for Law or Dentistry)
- English Waivers:
- Grade 12 English (Manitoba 40S) at 75%+
- 30 credit hours at an English-medium university
- Degree from an English-medium institution (within 2 years)
- GCE A-Level English (minimum B)
- IB and GCE:
- Standard IB and A-Level pathways accepted
- Additional eligibility for specific regions (e.g. Singapore, Mauritius)
Graduate Programmes:
- Academic:
- Four-year bachelor’s degree with competitive GPA (final 60 credit hours)
- Research programmes require a supervisor
- Supporting documents: references, CV, statement of intent
- English Requirements:
- PTE 61 | Cambridge C1/C2 180 | Duolingo 120 (min 100 each skill)
- IELTS/TOEFL also accepted (confirm latest scores)
- GMAT/GRE:
- Required for some programmes (e.g. MBA, select MSc)
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Scholarships at University of Manitoba (UM)
- Tiered by high-school average; example 2024-25 rates: 95%+ = $3,000 | 90-94.9% = $2,000 | 85-89.9% = $1,000 (2025-26 amounts set annually — confirm with UM)
- International students on study permit entering UM; applied to any faculty by March 1 deadline; minimum 85% high-school average (best 5 senior academic courses); must enrol full-time (min 24 credit hours) for Fall and Winter
- Set annually based on available funds — confirm with UM
- International students registered at UM; minimum 24 credit hours completed in current year; continuing full-time (min 24 credit hours) the following year; competitive GPA required
- $400–$1,000 per award (UM bursary range from general financial aid page)
- International students not in their first year in Canada; financial need demonstrated; apply via Aurora UM Undergraduate Awards Application by approximately October 1
- $400–$1,000 per award
- Financial need; minimum 60% course load; minimum GPA 2.0; apply through Aurora
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