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University of Manitoba (UM)
University of Manitoba (UM)
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| Established: 1877 | Campuses: 2 in Canada

Why Choose University of Manitoba (UM)?

Exclusive Provider for Key Professional Fields in Manitoba

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

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

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

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

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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University of Manitoba (UM)

Rankings &
Achievements

QS Ranking

#643

QS World University Rankings 2026

QS Ranking

#13

Maclean's 2025 and 2026

QS Ranking

#136

TIME World's Top Universities 2026

Campus Locations

Fort Garry campus
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
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

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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)
Business (Asper School of Business)
Engineering (Price Faculty)
Engineering (Price Faculty)
Health Sciences (Rady Faculty)
Health Sciences (Rady Faculty)
Agricultural and Food Sciences
Agricultural and Food Sciences
Law (Robson Hall)
Law (Robson Hall)
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Environmental and Earth Sciences (Clayton H. Riddell Faculty)
Environmental and Earth Sciences (Clayton H. Riddell Faculty)
Fine Arts (School of Art)
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)

International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarship
International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarship
  • 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
International Undergraduate Student Scholarships (continuing students)
International Undergraduate Student Scholarships (continuing students)
  • 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
International Student Bursaries
International Student Bursaries
  • $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
General UM Bursaries (available to all students including international)
General UM Bursaries (available to all students including international)
  • $400–$1,000 per award
  • Financial need; minimum 60% course load; minimum GPA 2.0; apply through Aurora

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Student Support Services

International Centre
International Centre

Immigration advising, orientation, scholarships and student support

Career services
Career services

Resume help, mentorship, networking and job platforms

Health & counselling
Health & counselling

On-campus medical and mental health services

Academic support
Academic support

 Accessibility services, tax clinics and onboarding support

Indigenous support
Indigenous support

Dedicated centre with advising, cultural programming and scholarships

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