This information is available with, and constitutes part of, the application. It is assumed that all applicants have read and understood it prior to submitting the completed application.
Programs offered
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Engineering
This program offers an opportunity to develop additional knowledge in a technical engineering discipline and to gain support for labour-market entry or re-entry to graduates of engineering undergraduate degree programs. The program is also designed for internationally-educated engineers who are newcomers to Canada via a current Canadian academic credential.
In order to be eligible for admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Engineering, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
A. Academic Requirements
The University of Manitoba will require graded coursework to fulfill all admission requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Pass grades will not be considered for meeting any of these requirements unless otherwise stated.
The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Engineering accepts applicants who have completed a recognized Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering degree program from Canada or internationally in a discipline (area) that corresponds to one of the five accredited undergraduate engineering programs offered by the Price Faculty of Engineering. The degree must be completed by June 30, 2027.
All applicants are required to meet the University of Manitoba's approved English Proficiency Standards, either through an approved waiver or the successful completion of an approved English proficiency test.
English is the language of instruction and communication at the University of Manitoba. An applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate a sufficient command of English to meet the demands of classroom instruction, written assignments and participation in tutorials and discussions.
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others whose primary language is English are deemed to be proficient in English by virtue of having lived and been educated in a country where English is a common or primary language.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose primary language is not EnglishAll such applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English by meeting University of Manitoba standards through one of the English language proficiency test options below.
Student authorization applicants (study permit)All applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and whose primary language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by meeting University of Manitoba standards through one of the English language proficiency test options below.
If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.
Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)
- Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
- Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
- Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
- IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
- Minimum score required: 60
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For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
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Minimum component scores:
- 20 in reading
- 20 in writing
- 20 in listening
- 20 in speaking
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For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
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Minimum component scores:
- 4.0 in reading
- 4.0 in writing
- 4.0 in listening
- 4.0 in speaking
- Minimum score required: 180
- Minimum score required: 180
- Minimum score required: 58
- Minimum overall score of 120, and
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Minimum component scores:
- 105 in literacy
- 105 in comprehension
- 105 in production
- 105 in conversation
Under certain circumstances you may request a waiver of the English language proficiency requirement. You will need to provide supporting documentation to show that you meet one of the following conditions to receive the waiver:
- Ten consecutive years of residency in Canada that may include years of study in Canada. The period of residency will be the time lapsed between the "Landed On" date on the "Record of Landing" document and the start of the program.
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Successful completion of a three-year secondary school program in Canada, or three years of recognized post-secondary education in Canada, or any combination of three successful calendar years of secondary and recognized post-secondary education in Canada.
- Successful completion of secondary studies equates to meeting the entrance requirements of the University of Manitoba. Secondary education must include Grade 12 where appropriate and completion of five course credits per year. The three years of secondary study must be completed immediately prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- Successful completion of recognized post-secondary education equates to a minimum completion of 72 credit hours or equivalent. The three years of post-secondary study must be completed within two years of attending the University of Manitoba.
- Graduation from a Manitoba high school, with five credits at the Grade 12 level, which includes one full credit of English at the 40S level with a minimum grade of 75% (or the equivalent from other provinces in Canada).
- Graduation from a Canadian curriculum secondary school (other than Manitoba curriculum) with a year 12 English literature grade of 75% or higher.
- Achievement of a grade of four or greater on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English course, or a grade of four or greater on the Advanced Placement English examination (Language Composition; Literature and Composition).
- Successful completion of thirty (30) credit hours of university level coursework and six credit hours of transferrable English courses at the 1000 level or higher with a minimum grade of B at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction, in a country where English is the primary language (see approved country exemption list). University level study must be completed immediately prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- Graduation from a degree program at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction, in a country where English is the primary language (see approved country exemption list). Graduation from the qualifying institution must be within two years of attending the University of Manitoba.
- Successful completion of the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) with a minimum grade of B in English (non-ESL) at the GCSE/IGCSE O Level, AS Level, or A-Level.
- Completion of the Indian Senior School Certificate (ISSC) or the Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISC) with a minimum grade of 75% in the senior English subject.
- GCE Curriculum - 4 Years of Study: Successful completion of four consecutive years of study in GCE (General Certificate of Education) administered by British Examination Board and regionally accredited schools in Singapore and Mauritius, will be considered to have met the ELP requirement. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Successful completion of the full IB Diploma with a minimum overall score of 24 points will be deemed to meet the English language proficiency requirement, regardless of their country of study, provided instruction was delivered in English. Graduation must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- Council of International Schools (CIS) Accredited Institutions: Successful completion of four years of consecutive study at a school that is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Grade 12 or equivalent in a non-ESL (English as a Second Language) program. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- Schools Offering Regionally Accredited U.S. Curricula: Successful completion of four years of consecutive study at a school offering a regionally accredited U.S. curriculum and successful completion of Grade 12 in a non-ESL program. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
- Schools Offering Full Canadian Curricula: Successful completion of four years of consecutive study at a provincially authorized school offering the Canadian high school curriculum and successful completion of Grade 12 in a non-ESL program. Study must be completed within two years prior to attending the University of Manitoba.
Additionally, applicants will receive the waiver if they verify conditions equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 listed above in a country where English is the primary language.
Students from the following countries are exempt from the English language proficiency requirements.
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Belize
- Botswana
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Channel Islands
- Dominica
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji Islands
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guam (USA)
- Guyana
- Isle of Man
- Ireland (Republic of)
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Pitcairn Islands
- Puerto Rico
- St. Helena
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Virgin Islands (USA)
- Virgin Islands (UK)
- Wake-Midway Island (USA)
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Applications are not considered received until the application is submitted and the non-refundable application fee has been paid by the posted deadline.
All correspondence, including decision release information will be sent via email and posted to your application portal.
Please ensure your email account remains current and will accept emails from the University of Manitoba. Check your filters.
It is important to check your email and application portal regularly and specifically around the deadlines and important dates listed below.
The following will be required to complete your application:
Transcripts
Deadline: March 15, 2027
Deadline: June 1, 2027
Final official transcripts from any university or college attended other than University of Manitoba are required (including exchange, transfer, and letter of permission). Student copies or photocopies are not acceptable. Transcripts become the property of University of Manitoba and will not be returned.
An English translation of international transcripts in languages other than English must be provided by the issuing institution or by a certified English translator. A translation must include a copy of the document on which the translation is based. The certified translator must include the original language photocopy and the English translation in sealed envelopes and endorse the envelopes by signing across the seal.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the Admissions Office in writing of any deferred exams or grade changes. All final grades, including grade changes must be submitted to the Admissions Office by the document deadline in order for them to be included in the final selection process.
Deadline: June 30, 2027
Proof of graduation by the stated deadline, showing the conferral of the first degree/diploma. If degree/diploma conferral is shown on the transcript, then this is sufficient for proof.
General Admission Documentation
Deadline: June 1, 2027
Deadline: June 1, 2027
A. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers
- Increase the number of significant figures used in the calculation.
- Where a tie still exists, the application that was received first will be used to break the tie. All completed applications are time stamped upon submission; in the case of a paper application, these applications will be time stamped after they have been entered into the system by a University of Manitoba Admissions Office staff member.
B. Notification of Decision
Decisions will be posted to the applicant’s portal. Applicants must log into their application portal to view the decision and to accept or decline their offer. If the offer is not accepted by the deadline date indicated in the letter, the offer will lapse. Lapsed offers will be considered a declined response. It is imperative that emails and application portals are regularly checked.