University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba is the oldest university in western Canada and one of the fifteen members of the U15 research group, which is the country's equivalent of the Russell Group.
About Manitoba
Agriculture, engineering, health sciences and computer science are its strongest faculties, and it holds serious research funding across all of them.
Winnipeg is affordable and the province has historically been welcoming to graduates who want to settle, which is why it appears on so many of our shortlists.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 86 |
| Intakes | September; January |
| Undergraduate fees | about CAD $20,000 to $26,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | about CAD $12,000 to $22,000 a year |
| Application fee | CAD $120 |
| Deposit | Deposit set at offer where required |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 2 years | CAD $14,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
| MEng Civil Engineering | Postgraduate | 1.5 to 2 years | CAD $16,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Mechanical Engineering | Postgraduate | 2 years | CAD $15,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
| Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics | Postgraduate | 1 year | CAD $22,000 | Sep |
| BSc Computer Science | Undergraduate | 4 years | CAD $24,000 a year | Sep, Jan |
| BComm Honours | Undergraduate | 4 years | CAD $23,000 a year | Sep |
Campus and student life
Cost
One of the lower tuition and living-cost combinations in Canada, typically CAD $1,000 to $1,400 a month.
Research
A U15 research university, which carries weight if you plan to continue to a PhD.
After you graduate
A Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years, subject to programme eligibility.
Winters
Genuinely cold. Students from warm countries should budget properly for clothing and plan for it.
Questions about Manitoba
How cold is it really?
Winter regularly sits below minus twenty. It is manageable with the right clothing, and the campus is built for it, but it is a real factor and we say so.
Is Manitoba good value?
It is among the best value in Canada. Tuition and rent are both well below Toronto and Vancouver, and the work permit is the same.
Can I settle in Manitoba afterwards?
The province runs its own nominee stream. Immigration policy changes, so we point you at the current official guidance rather than making promises.
Is funding available for master's?
Research master's students are sometimes funded through a supervisor's grant. It is never guaranteed and we do not build it into your budget.
Interested in Manitoba?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.