Incoming & Current International Students

Incoming Students

The University of Manitoba is pleased to have over 2,500 international students from more than 90 countries that have chosen to pursue their undergraduate or graduate degrees here. International students enrich the learning experiences of all students by bringing diverse perspectives to classes, research, laboratories and to student life in general. International students help to make the University of Manitoba a truly global community.

We hope that you, as an international student, feel at home here at the University of Manitoba. We want to give you every encouragement and support to help you succeed in your studies and achieve the goals you have set for yourself. From the very first minutes when you step off the plane, to the day you don your graduation cap and gown to receive your University of Manitoba degree, we want you to know that you are important to us and a valuable part of our university’s present and future.

“International students are important because they bring a glimpse of their own worlds to our classrooms and residences in the heart of the North American continent. Peer-to-peer learning is informal, but it can have a profound influence on what Canadian students think and feel about other nations and their societies. International students, in a sense, are like ambassadors of their countries when they study here, and their presence requires our students to think about cultural values and differing notions of what constitutes "human nature", for example. Not all encounters are easy either, whether our students study abroad, or international students study here, for living in another country requires adjustment. Encountering differences and effectively dealing with them is at the heart of the maturation process, as students learn to sift experiences and find explanations for what they heard, saw and experienced.” Emőke Szathmáry, University of Manitoba President, The Bulletin, November 2002.

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Student Affairs Supports and Services for Students: The University is concerned with your academic and personal well-being and development. To this end numerous programs and services are offered to help ensure your successful learning at the University of Manitoba and are provided under the organization of Student Affairs. Follow this link to find out about all of the various supports and services available to you as a University of Manitoba student.

International Centre for Students The ICS is dedicated to welcoming international students and helping them to succeed and enjoy their studies at the University of Manitoba. Follow this link to discover ways that ICS can support you through immigration advising, obtaining an Off-Campus Work Permit, Leadership Development and a series of on-going activities and events. For new students coming to the University of Manitoba for the first time, be sure to check into these programs:

Welcome Family Program: Would you like a Winnipeg family to meet you at the airport when you first arrive and let you spend the first few nights in their home while you recuperate from jet lag? Follow this link to request this service which is entirely free of charge!
International Student Orientation: If you are a new international student at the University of Manitoba, then this orientation is for you! Follow this link for dates and registration details.
Cedarwood Intercultural Retreat: Imagine a day at a retreat on the Winnipeg River, the opportunity to try canoeing, and to make new friends.
Buddy Program: Being new to a community can be a little confusing, lonely and even frightening at times. By signing up for the Buddy Program another University of Manitoba student will spend time with you in the first two weeks of the term, showing you where to find things, how to do things and giving helpful tips on life at the University of Manitoba.
Volunteer English Practice Program (VEPP): If you’d like a little help from a friendly person in practicing your conversational English skills, you can sign up to participate in this program. It’s a not-for-credit, informal way to improve your language and make a few friends at the same time.

English Language Centre: The ELC’s goal is to enhance success for students whose first language is not English by building skills in academic communication in order that they may achieve their academic goals and participate with confidence in The University of Manitoba community. Graduates of the full-time academic English program automatically meet the University of Manitoba English requirements. Follow this link to find out more about their full-time and part-time programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Housing & Residence Options: Whether you choose the convenience and community of living in one of our on-campus residences, or whether you choose the independence and freedoms of off-campus housing, you will be sure to find a home that suits your tastes in Winnipeg. Follow this link to search out your housing and residence options.

University 1: All new students are offered Start@U1 , a registration information session that teaches students about course selection and registration at the University of Manitoba. Additionally, the U1 Academic Studies Mentorship Program is designed to help University1 international students ease their transition to university in their first-year of study. Visit the U1 Student Help Centre at 205 Tier Bldg to find out more about these and other supports for international students starting their programs at the University of Manitoba.

Virtual Learning Commons’ International Community Discover resources, tutorials, friendships and more through the web-based Virtual Learning Commons. A unique way to connect with your international classmates at the University of Manitoba.

Academic Advisors for International Students: A number of faculties and schools at the University of Manitoba have appointed student advisors to specially address the questions and concerns of international students registered in their program. Check with your faculty’s program office to check whether an international advisor is available for you.

University of Manitoba Students’ Union: The University of Manitoba Students' Union provides services for all students at the University of Manitoba, including such things as a health and dental plan, student group funding, and travel grants. UMSU also represents students to the University’s administration and all levels of government. You may want to attend or volunteer at one of the many UMSU events through the school year, or sign up for one of the more than 90 student groups on campus. Follow this link to find out more!

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