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.
Transiting from University 1
University 1 students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours may enter the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science by a ‘transit’ process available through the Aurora Student Registration system provided they have not attended another post-secondary institution after their U1 registration. There is no application fee to transit to Arts or Science. Please note that University 1 students can transit once a year in mid-June, before registration for Fall and Winter courses.
To be eligible to transit, a student must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 on 24 credit hours of university level courses. Students who have completed more than 24 credit hours at the point of transit assessment must have achieved a minimum adjusted grade point average (AGPA) of 2.00. The AGPA calculation will be based on the best graded 24 credit hours of completed coursework at the point of transit.
Details on how to complete the transit process can be found in the University 1 section of the Undergraduate Calendar. Students can also contact the University 1 First Year Centre for information.
Students wishing to enter any other program will be required to apply, pay the application fee and meet the standard admission requirements for their program of choice.
Direct Entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Manitoba high school applicants can select a program of interest from the applicable drop down menu below to review the general and program-specific admission requirements.
High school applicants from Canadian provinces and territories outside Manitoba can select their region from the applicable drop down menu below to review the general and program-specific requirements.
In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition.
General admission requirements
Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, U, or C.
Program-specific minimum admission requirements
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A minimum average of 70% over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
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Applicants who have studied an international high school curriculum, please review the information at the link below:
In addition to the minimum requirements listed above, applicants with previous post-secondary studies must be in good academic standing at any previous post-secondary institutions and must have completed fewer than 24 credit hours of recognized university or college studies (or equivalent). Applicants to all programs except University 1, Music, or Fine Arts must have a minimum 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) over all attempted courses (see Selection Process, Calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)).
In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, the average over high school course requirements as listed in the tables above will be used for selection ranking purposes. So long as a minimum 2.0 CGPA is met over all postsecondary courses, CGPA will not be used for selection purposes.
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
- For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 20 in reading
- 20 in writing
- 20 in listening
- 20 in speaking
- For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Deadlines and Important Dates
| Date | Deadlines and important dates |
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| Early September 2026 | Applications open |
| Late September 2026 - Mid March 2027 | Self-Reported (Conditional Admission Offer) letters issued1 |
| December 1, 2026 | Early Application Deadline: Apply to UM by December 1, 2026 and you'll be automatically entered to win one out of 10 tuition prizes worth $5,000 each. Five prizes are for domestic students and five for international students, with the tuition credit applied to Fall 2027. |
| May 1, 2027 | Last date for receipt of high school grades2. Final grades are required for any completed courses, and midterm grades for any courses in progress which will be completed by June 30, 2027. |
| May - June 2027 | Confirmation of Acceptance decisions released as grades received and processed.1 |
| May 1, 2027 | Deadline to submit application and application fee. |
| August 1, 2027 | Deadline for final high school grades and confirmation of high school graduation |
| Ongoing basis | Final decisions available |
- For students currently studying in a Canadian high school ONLY
- Only grades received by the May 1 deadline can be used to calculate eligibility for Direct Entry programs (University 1 excluded). All applications with no grades after this deadline will be deemed ineligible and will automatically be moved to the University 1 program.
The following will be required to complete your application:
Transcripts
Required for General categories.
Deadline: August 1, 2027
Required for General categories.
Deadline: August 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.
Required for General categories.
Deadline: August 1, 2027
Required for General categories.
Deadline: August 1, 2027
Proof of graduation by the stated deadline.
General Admission Documentation
Deadline: August 1, 2027
Deadline: August 1, 2027
A. Self-Reporting High School Courses and Grades
Canadian applicants currently completing high school studies will be asked to list all senior year (Grade 12) level courses along with the completion date and actual or estimated final grade in each course. This information, along with academic background information, will assist our office in making a preliminary assessment of eligibility for the chosen program.
Estimations of final grades should be as realistic as possible. Students may refer to their grade 11 course grades to inform their prediction of grade 12 course grades. Applicants do not need to contact the Admissions Office if their original estimates were too high or too low.
All final decisions about admission, including any provisional admission, will require official high school transcripts.
B. Offers of Admission
For Fall applicants:
For select programs, applicants that are eligible and/or competitive for the program of application based on their self-reported courses and grade listed in their application, will be sent a preliminary offer at this stage. The offer will be conditional based on verification of official grades. Students will be able to accept or decline the preliminary offer by the deadline listed in the letter.
Applicants that are eligible and/or competitive with the interim/final grade 12 grades received by the May 1st transcripts deadline will receive Provisional admission decisions for Direct Entry programs. Offers and confirmation of acceptances will be sent to applicants at this time requiring a response by the deadline listed in the letter.
For current high school students, all offers are conditional upon meeting minimum program requirements with final grades.
C. Alternate Choice of Program
If an application for direct entry admission is unsuccessful, it will be automatically considered for admission to University 1. Applicants do not need to reapply for this alternative or pay a second application fee.
If an applicant wishes to be considered for an alternative program other than University 1, an additional application must be submitted and paid for. The second application must be completed by the application deadline. Applicants can choose to apply for a second application before the results of the first application are available.
D. Preference in Admission
Due to enrolment limitation, many faculties at the University need to restrict the admission of international students to their programs.
In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition.
E. Calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The Cumulative Grade Point Average will be calculated using all recognized post-secondary coursework including original grades of repeated courses.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the Admission 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. Grade changes will not be accepted after the documentation deadline date. If a grade is not available by the documentation deadline date, an ‘F’ grade will be used in the final admission determination and calculation.
Should a grade be retained on your record yet excluded from your institutional GPA calculation, that grade will be used to meet admission requirements and the GPA calculation for your application to the University of Manitoba.
F. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers
In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used:
- 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.
G. Notification of Decision
Decisions will be posted to the applicant’s portal. Applicants must login to their application portal to view the decision and to accept or decline their offer. If you do not accept the offer by the deadline date indicated in the letter your offer will lapse, and you will need to contact our office to discuss the possibility of an extension. It is imperative that email accounts remain current and that emails and application portals are regularly checked.
In addition to accepting the offer of admission, successful applicants to Fine Arts and Engineering will be required to pay an enrolment deposit to hold their offer of admission. Students that are offered admission will be required to confirm their acceptance and pay a deposit online. If the offer is not accepted or the required deposit is not paid by the deadline date indicated, the offer will lapse. Lapsed offers will be considered a declined response. The enrolment deposit for Fine Arts applicants is $100; the deposit for Engineering is $250. The deposit is non-refundable but will be applied to tuition fees.
The University reserves the right to rescind any offer of admission if the successful candidate does not indicate they are accepting their offer of admission (and, if need be, paying the enrolment deposit) by the deadline.