University of Manitoba: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

The University of Manitoba charges international undergraduates per credit hour. For 2026/27 the rate is CAD 689.23 for Arts, CAD 683.43 for Engineering, CAD 804.00 for Science and CAD 895.68 for Business. A normal full-time year is about 30 credit hours, so tuition comes to roughly CAD 20,700–26,900 a year.

For comparison, Statistics Canada puts the average international undergraduate tuition in Ontario at CAD 50,088 for 2026/27. At Manitoba you get a large research university with bachelor's, master's and PhD programs. Below are the fees, programs, 2027/28 deadlines, requirements and the steps to apply.

Why the University of Manitoba is good value

Statistics Canada's 2026/27 figures put Manitoba's average international undergraduate tuition at CAD 23,160, well below the national average of CAD 42,062. Graduate fees are lower too: CAD 14,030 on average in Manitoba.

• Engineering costs about the same as Arts: CAD 683.43 per credit hour, slightly below the Arts rate.
• Wide program range: agriculture, engineering, actuarial mathematics, business analytics, health sciences and more.
• Three intakes: fall for all programs, and winter and summer for Arts, Science, Environment/Geography and Earth Sciences.
• Conditional admission: you can be admitted together with the English Language Centre if your English score is not yet high enough.

Tuition and fees for international students

You pay by the unit that teaches each course, not by your degree. A science student who takes some arts courses pays the arts rate for those. Program and student fees and the Manitoba International Student Health Plan are extra. Graduate programs charge per-term program fees; several professional master's charge international students CAD 7,186.36 per term. See the graduate fee page.

English-taught programs

Our data lists 90 bachelor's, 88 master's and 51 doctoral programs. Bachelor's examples:

• Civil Engineering and Biosystems Engineering (BSc), 4 years
• Accounting, Business Analytics and Actuarial Mathematics (BComm Honours)
• Agribusiness, Agroecology, Agronomy and Animal Systems (BSc)
• Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Applied Mathematics (BSc)
• Athletic Therapy (BKin), plus BA majors such as Anthropology and Asian Studies

Graduate programs include thesis master's and PhDs across science, engineering, health and the humanities. The MSc in Computer Science is one example with published international deadlines.

Deadlines for 2026/27 and 2027/28

Full fall 2027 details are posted in early November 2026. Graduate deadlines are set per program and repeat every year. For fall, international deadlines are commonly 1 December or 8 or 15 January. Contact a supervisor first for thesis programs.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's

• High school diploma meeting the general requirement for your country, plus program-specific averages: around 70% for Arts, University 1, Agriculture and Environment, around 80% for Science, Commerce and Engineering, and 85% for some health programs.
• Engineering generally needs about 80% across English, Pre-Calculus Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, with at least 70% in each.
• English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86 (or 4.5 on the new scale), Duolingo 120, PTE 58 or CAEL 60.
• From fall 2026, an Alternative International Admission category for University 1 accepts students missing Grade 12 Math or English if they have an 80% average (at least 70% in each course).

Master's and PhD

You need a four-year bachelor's with at least a B average (GPA 3.0) over the last 60 credit hours, references, a statement of intent and an English score (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 86, PTE 61). Departments may ask for more, require a confirmed supervisor or place you in a pre-master's year.

Scholarships

New international undergraduates can apply for the International Excellence Entrance Scholarship through the admissions portal. The deadline for fall 2027 is 1 December 2026, so apply for admission early. Graduate students can be considered for the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (GPA of at least 3.75 out of 4.5 in the last two years), the UM Graduate Fellowship and departmental funding. Compare other options in our scholarships guide.

Budget and work rules

For the study permit you show first-year tuition, CAD 23,448 for living costs (one person, applications from 1 September 2026) and return travel. Manitoba also requires international students to join the Manitoba International Student Health Plan, so add that to your budget.

As a full-time degree student you may work off campus up to 24 hours per week during classes and without a limit in scheduled breaks, once you have a Social Insurance Number. After graduation, you can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit within 180 days if you meet the language requirement (CLB 7 for university graduates). See our work and stay in Canada guide.

Honest pros and cons

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Choose a program and intake

   Browse undergraduate programs and check whether your program admits in winter or summer.

2. 2

   Check requirements for your country

   Use the international admission requirements table and book an English test.

3. 3

   Apply online and pay CAD 130

   Apply at apply.umanitoba.ca. Files are assessed only after payment.

4. 4

   Apply for the entrance scholarship

   Submit the International Excellence Entrance Scholarship application by 1 December 2026 for fall 2027.

5. 5

   Accept your offer and get the PAL

   Undergraduates need a Manitoba PAL for the study permit. Graduate students at public universities are exempt.

6. 6

   Apply for your study permit

   Show tuition, CAD 23,448 for living costs and travel money. Our cost of studying in Canada guide helps you budget.

Also in Manitoba and even cheaper: Brandon University. Back to the Canada hub.