University of Manitoba Admissions 2024: Deadline, Requirements and Application Fee

If you are thinking of applying to the University of Manitoba admissions this year, you might want to brace yourselves. Maintaining its reputation as one of Canada’s top research institutes, UM has around 30,000 students out of which international students from 121 countries make up 22.1% of the population. Since the acceptance rate of 52% makes its student intake quite competitive, this blog will elaborate on the admission process for the University of Manitoba. We will look into its application deadlines for 2024, along with the application fee, requirements, and relevant documents. Read on to learn more!

Established	1877
Status	Manitoba’s largest, most research-intensive university
Campuses	2 main campuses (Fort Garry & Bannatyne) & multiple satellite campuses
Total Students	30,783
International Students	22.1%
Acceptance Rate	52%
Admission Deadline	1 March 2024 (for most UG programs)
Application Fee	CAD 120 (for UG programs) CAD 100 (for graduate programs)
Contact	Email – [email protected] Phone number – 204-474-8808 Mailing address –  Undergraduate Admissions, 424 UMSU University Centre, University of Manitoba, 66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

University of Manitoba Admissions Deadline

The University of Manitoba admissions take place in 3 intakes throughout the year: Summer, Fall, and Winter. Students can apply to the university through 2 methods: Direct and Advanced entry. The former are high school students or graduates who have completed less than 24 credit hours of post-secondary education. The latter are learners who have completed their 24 credit hours limit. 

Given below are the annual application deadlines for Direct Entry students in 2024

Intake	Application Deadline
Fall	1 May 2024
Winter	1 October 2024
Summer	1 February 2025

Here are the program-specific application deadlines for all the 3 intakes in 2024 for international applicants:

Intake	Program	Application Deadline
Fall 2024	Music	15 January 2024
	Diploma in Agriculture (International Applicants)	1 March 2024
	University 1 (International Applicants)	1 May 2024
	All other Direct Entry programs	1 March 2024
Winter 2025	Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science	1 October 2024
	University 1 (International Applicants)	1 October 2024
Summer 2025	Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science	1 February 2025
	University 1 (International Applicants)

For further information, you can refer to this official document for Direct Entry applicants.

University of Manitoba Application Fee

The University of Manitoba admissions charge an application fee of CAD 120 from international students for undergraduate courses. For graduate courses, students must submit an application fee of CAD 100 to the institute. Students must pay this fee after verifying that they fulfil the UM’s entry requirements and submitting their filled application form. Let’s look at the general admission requirements for the institute.

Also Read: University of Manitoba Acceptance Rate for International Students

University of Manitoba Admissions Requirements

The University of Manitoba admissions requirements differ for every program, depending on its level and discipline. Given below are the general criteria that students need to satisfy to secure a seat at the university:

For Undergraduate Programs

1. Completed High School or less than 1-year university
2. Minimum of 70% or 85% in relevant senior-level courses
3. English Language Proficiency: Meeting the minimum score on the following accepted English language tests:

IELTS	6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each component
TOEFL iBT	86 overall, with 20 in each component
PTE	58
CAEL	60
Cambridge Assessment English (C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency)	180

4. Letters of Recommendation
5. Personal Statement
6. Interview or audition
7. Portfolio

For Graduate Programs

1. A 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university with a minimum B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.
2. English Language requirements:

IELTS	6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each component
TOEFL iBT	86 overall, with 20 in each component
PTE	61

3. Writing sample
4. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
5. Statement of Interest
6. 2-3 letters of recommendation
7. Resume/CV
8. Relevant work experience

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University of Manitoba Admission Process

The general process of University of Manitoba admissions for international students is as follows:

1. Browse the University of Manitoba website to explore undergraduate or graduate programs available.
2. Carefully review program descriptions, admission requirements, and deadlines.
3. Ensure you meet the minimum GPA requirements for your chosen program and educational background (direct entry vs advanced entry).
4. Create an account and submit your application through the University of Manitoba online application portal.
5. Pay the application fee (CAD 120 for UG programs, CAD 100 for graduate programs).
6. The University of Manitoba Admissions team will review your application and supporting documents.
7. You will receive a notification regarding your application status (admission, rejection, waitlist).
8. If accepted, review the offer of admission carefully (program details, fees, etc.).
9. Accept the offer and pay any required deposits to secure your place.
10. Once you accept the offer, obtain a study permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to study in Canada. 

Documents Required

• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions (translated to English, if necessary).
• English language proficiency test scores (if required).
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Statement of purpose
• Letters of recommendation
• Portfolio samples

Contact Details

For further information, students can contact the university’s admissions office through the following number/address:

• Email – [email protected], [email protected] 
• Phone number – 204-474-8808, 204-474-9377
• Mailing address –  Undergraduate Admissions, 424 UMSU University Centre, University of Manitoba, 66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
• Faculty of Graduate Studies, Room 500 University Centre, 65 Chancellors Circle, University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus), Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada.

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