RRC Polytech, formerly Red River College, is Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning, with its Notre Dame campus in north-west Winnipeg and the Exchange District campus downtown. It offers diplomas and degrees in business, IT, engineering technology, health, culinary arts and trades. Winnipeg's low living costs and Manitoba's immigration pathways make it popular.
Winnipeg, Canada
Official website: rrc.ca
Public polytechnic in Manitoba
Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning
Notre Dame and Exchange District, Winnipeg
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diplomas and degrees
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 rrc.ca before you apply.
Business Information Technology Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Supply Chain Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
DiplomaDuration
36 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
An Exchange District campus in historic warehouses.
Manitoba's biggest applied learning institute.
Low living costs.
Graduates join Winnipeg's IT, logistics, construction and health employers.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Manitoba's nominee programme supports local graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The Notre Dame campus has residences and labs; the downtown campus is in the historic Exchange District.
Winnipeg is friendly and affordable, with cold winters and a busy festival season.
Letter of acceptance from RRC Polytech
Manitoba provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
RRC Polytech accepts applications on a rolling basis, but many programmes fill early. Apply eight months ahead.
Most programmes start in September; some in January.
You'll need a study permit. RRC Polytech 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.
Business IT, supply chain management, civil engineering technology and culinary arts are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
RRC Polytech offers some awards. Check the awards page.
