Assiniboine Community College, now known as Assiniboine College, is a public college in Brandon, Manitoba, with a campus in Winnipeg. It is best known for agriculture, business, nursing, culinary arts, trades and environmental technology, with practical, employer-linked programmes. Choose it for low-cost Canadian training in Manitoba.
Brandon, Canada
Official website: assiniboine.net
Public college in Manitoba
Brandon and Winnipeg
Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, diplomas and post-graduate certificates
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on assiniboine.net before you apply.
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Agribusiness Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Culinary Arts Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Supply Chain Management (Post-Graduate)
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Agriculture and agribusiness in a major farming province.
Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts in a historic building.
Low tuition and living costs.
Graduates join Manitoba's agriculture, food, health and logistics employers.
Graduates of eligible programmes can work on a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Manitoba's provincial nominee programme offers routes to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The North Hill campus in Brandon includes the culinary institute, labs and student residences.
Brandon is Manitoba's second city, with very low rent and cold winters. Winnipeg is about two hours away.
Letter of acceptance from Assiniboine College
Manitoba provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Assiniboine accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply six to eight months before the September or January start to leave time for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September, and business and supply chain management also start in January.
You need a Canadian study permit, supported by the college's letter of acceptance and Manitoba's provincial attestation letter. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Business administration, agribusiness, culinary arts and supply chain management are popular. Diplomas need high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
Assiniboine offers some entrance awards. Check the college's awards pages for current amounts.
