Looking to attend the University of Manitoba? Our admission options are designed to serve students at all stages of life – from the recent high school graduate to the student returning to school later in life. We invite you to join our learning community.
Check the application requirements and deadlines for your program by selecting a faculty, college or school:
Admission requirement information is available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact the Admissions Office by email admissions@umanitoba.ca or by phone at 204-474-8808.
For the purposes of admission to the University of Manitoba, there are a number of other applicant types.
If you are currently a high school student, or you have already graduated from high school but have completed fewer than 24 credit hours of post-secondary level study, you are considered a direct entry student, and you are eligible to take the direct entry route into a faculty or program.
Not sure which program to apply for? Consider University 1.
If you are a student studying in Canada in a province other than Manitoba, consult the provincial course equivalencies of the Manitoba high school courses and prerequisites that are required for admission.
If you are an international student applying from high school, with no, or fewer than 24 credit hours of post-secondary experience, you are considered a direct entry student. You must meet these criteria:
Not sure which program to apply for? Consider University 1.
If you have completed 24 credit hours or more of post-secondary level study, you must apply as an advanced entry student. This applies to students transferring faculties at the University of Manitoba, applying from an external institution, and students pursuing a second degree.
Admission requirements for advanced entry applicants vary depending on your selected program. Refer to the admission requirements in the faculty, college or school list at the top of this page for more detailed information regarding admission requirements.
If you have completed courses at another recognized post-secondary institution, you may also be eligible for transfer credit for your prior post-secondary coursework subject to specific faculty, school and college regulations and requirements.
While admission is based on post-secondary studies, you are encouraged to provide your secondary/high school transcripts for registration pre-requisites.
Students are usually not able to register concurrently at two institutions. Students who want to take courses towards a degree program at another institution should apply as a visiting student with a Letter of Permission.
Any student who meets the following criteria must re-apply to the University of Manitoba:
Students who are currently in University 1 or another faculty can apply directly to their program of choice after they have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of study and have met the specific admission requirements for their program of choice.
Students who are currently in University 1 can transit with no additional application to the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science after completing 24 credit hours of study. They must meet specific entrance conditions prior to being able to transit to either Faculty.
It's never too late to go back to school! We offer the programs and supports to help you succeed.
Mature student status refers only to students who do not meet their high school or transfer student requirements. You can apply as a mature student if you meet all of the following conditions:
As a mature student, you may apply to any one of the following direct entry program options:
If you are interested in one of our advanced entry program options, please apply to University 1 to complete the required first year courses.
Engineering mature student applicants still require a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics and a minimum average of 80% over these subjects. Please check your province's high school requirements for Engineering for a list of the specific required courses from your province.
Many students choose to take classes from the University of Manitoba to supplement their studies at another institution.
Most visiting students register for courses by enrolling in General Studies (Extended Education).
New students: You must submit a letter of permission from your home institution to the Admissions Office that lists the specific University of Manitoba courses that you have been approved to take at our institution. If you were born outside of Canada and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must also provide immigration documents. International students are not normally considered as visiting students unless they are studying at a university or college in North America.
Returning visiting students: You do not need to re-apply to the University of Manitoba if you have previously been admitted as a visiting student at our institution. You must forward a current letter of permission from your home institution to the Academic Advisor of your program or to the UM Admissions office.
If you are attending a different institution since your last attendance at the University of Manitoba, you must re-apply to us.
Entering our university as an auditing student allows you to complete courses for personal interest with no examinations or assignments.
You do not receive credits for these courses. If you later decide to take courses for credit, you must re-apply for admission.
Auditing students apply to General Studies (Extended Education).
When you register to audit a course, you are charged one-half of the regular credit course fees.
You apply to the university as a special student if you wish to enroll in degree credit courses but you are not interested in pursuing a degree. The courses you complete may subsequently be accepted as credit towards a degree, diploma or certificate at the discretion of the program dean or director.
The majority of students applying as a special students apply to the General Studies (Extended Education) program. Please see the admission requirements for details.
Other faculties that may consider special students include the following:
Fine Arts: Applicants must obtain faculty permission.
Faculty of Science: Applicants must have previously completed a degree.
For all other UM faculties and programs not listed here, you must obtain permission from the dean's office of the specific faculty or program to take courses as a special student.
You pay no application or tuition fees at the University of Manitoba if you are 65 years of age or older and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. This fee waiver includes course, student union, and associated fees. You are still responsible for your book and supply costs.
To be eligible as a senior student, you must be 65 years of age by September 1 for courses you take in the Fall Term, by May 1 for courses in the Summer Term and by January 1 for courses in the Winter Term.
You may have to provide proof of citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada and demonstration of proficiency in the use of the English language if you are an applicant born outside of Canada.
As a senior student, you still must submit an application form and meet entrance requirements for your selected program of study, even though your fees are waived. Please refer to the application requirements for your desired program for more information.
As senior student, you have the following options for applying:
The University of Manitoba is one of the few universities in Canada that grants degree credit for military courses and training.
The Military Support Office (MSO) serves the educational needs of the Canadian Regular and Reserve Forces, retired members, civilian employees of the Department of National Defence (DND) and their dependents who are attending or planning to attend the University of Manitoba. It’s your one-stop-shop for credit assessment, degree program planning and advising, and administrative support for your unique situation and concerns.
Military members may be eligible for transfer credit on the basis of select military courses and training. With the Military Transfer Credit Database you can determine credit for which you may be eligible.
Connect with an Academic Advisor to discuss your options and make a plan.
Application deadlines are normally three months prior to the start of term. Admission is offered three times per year: Fall, Winter and Spring.
Offers of admission are posted to your application portal and must be formally accepted.
This admissions category is only suitable for students who are not intending on completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree. It is intended for students who seek to register in particular courses offered by the Faculty of Arts for either personal or professional development.
Casual students in the Faculty of Arts must:
Prior to registration students will be required to obtain written approval from the course instructor, the Head/Program Director of the Department/Program offering the course, and the Dean of Arts (or designate). Applicants should seek permission by the Faculty of Arts prior to applying, as we do not guarantee placement in coursework. Interested students should contact arts_inquiry@umanitoba.ca.
Students admitted under this category can only register in select courses offered by the Faculty of Arts.
Mailing address
Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)