The University of Manitoba is the province's largest university, in Winnipeg, and a member of Canada's U15 research group. It is best known for agriculture, engineering, medicine, business and the sciences, with some of the lowest tuition among Canadian research universities. Choose it for an affordable U15 degree and a strong provincial immigration pathway.
Winnipeg, Canada
Official website: umanitoba.ca
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U15 research university, the oldest in western Canada
Among the lowest of Canada's research-intensive universities
Around 30,000 students
CA$10,000 – CA$25,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes
CA$13,000 – CA$17,000
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 umanitoba.ca before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
MBA (Asper School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
MSc Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Master of Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Western Canada's first university, founded in 1877.
Agriculture and food sciences — among the largest programmes in Canada.
Asper School of Business — AACSB-accredited, with a one-year MBA.
Winnipeg — a low-cost city with a strong provincial immigration pathway.
Graduates join Manitoba Hydro, Boeing's Winnipeg plant, Richardson International, Great-West Lifeco and Skip the Dishes.
Graduates can work anywhere in Canada for up to three years on a post-graduation work permit.
Engineering alumni work in aerospace, energy and construction across the Prairies.
Manitoba's provincial nominee programme gives graduates a direct route to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Varies by programme
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Varies by programme
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The Fort Garry campus is a large site on the Red River in south Winnipeg, with residences, the engineering complex and the business school linked by buses and tunnels through the winter.
Winnipeg is a city of about 800,000 people with some of Canada's lowest rents, a strong arts scene and very cold winters. Flights connect to Toronto in about two and a half hours.
Letter of acceptance from the university
Provincial attestation letter, if required
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Undergraduate deadlines vary by faculty: most programmes accept international applications for September until early June, with competitive programmes such as engineering closing earlier. Graduate deadlines are set by each department, typically four to six months before the start term. Check your programme's admissions page.
September is the main intake for all programmes. Many undergraduate programmes also admit for January, and most course-based master's degrees, including engineering and the Asper MBA, admit for both September and January. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need a Canadian study permit. After you accept your offer, the university issues a letter of acceptance and, where required, a provincial attestation letter. You then apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics. Allow three to four months for processing.
Computer science, electrical and computer engineering, the Asper MBA, agribusiness and data science attract the most international applicants. Master's entry needs a four-year bachelor's degree with a B average (around 70% for Indian degrees), TOEFL 86 or IELTS 6.5. The MBA requires the GMAT or GRE and work experience.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for the International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarship based on their admission average, with larger awards for top applicants. Research master's students usually receive funding from their department. Check the university's financial aid pages for current amounts.
