Three Mennonite colleges joined in 2000 to form Canadian Mennonite University, a small Christian university in Winnipeg. It is open to students of any faith. Music and music therapy, international development, peace and conflict studies, business and communications are the main programmes. Every degree includes a practicum, so students spend time working with an organisation before they graduate.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Official website: cmu.ca
2000, from three Mennonite colleges
Private Christian university, open to all
Shaftesbury campus, southwest Winnipeg
Required in every degree
CA$16,000 – CA$22,000
International students, undergraduate programmes, approximate
CA$11,000 – CA$14,000
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 cmu.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA International Development Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Mathematics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
One of the few music therapy degrees in Canada.
A practicum in every undergraduate degree.
Peace and development studies with field placements.
Music therapy graduates work in hospitals, schools and care homes.
Development and peace graduates join NGOs and relief agencies.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited
Postgrad
No PG intake
The main campus is on Shaftesbury Boulevard, across from Assiniboine Forest, with Marpeck Commons housing the library and a cafe.
Winnipeg winters are hard, often below minus 25, but summers are warm. Rent is among the lowest of Canada's big cities.
Letter of acceptance from Canadian Mennonite University
Manitoba provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
CMU reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by spring for September to allow time for the study permit.
Most students start in September. Some programmes allow January entry.
You'll need a study permit. Canadian Mennonite University sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Music therapy, international development, peace and conflict studies and business are popular. Entry is based on final-year school grades with IELTS 6.5; music programmes also need an audition.
Yes. CMU offers entrance scholarships based on grades, and some awards are open to international students.
