English is the language of instruction and communication at the University of Manitoba. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English, must demonstrate a command of English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instruction, written assignments and participation in tutorials and discussions.
Applicant Categories
English Language Test Score Requirements
If your primary language is not English, you will be required to demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below. Please note that the information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study1. If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check their website for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.
Test Type | Minimum score required |
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) |
Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) |
IELTS (Academic) (International English Language Testing System) |
6.5 overall |
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) |
60 |
Internet-Based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT®) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Overall score of 86 20 in Reading 20 in Writing 20 in Listening 20 in Speaking |
Paper-Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Overall score of 550 with no less than 50 (unscaled) in Reading 50 (unscaled) in Writing 50 (unscaled) in Listening |
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
20 in Reading 20 in Writing 20 in Listening |
CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees) |
4.5 in Reading 4.5 in Listening 4.0 in Writing |
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced |
180 |
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency |
180 |
Pearson Test of English | 58% |
Results for language tests, expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.
1Acceptable tests and minimum required scores are different for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP). Please refer to the Applicant Information Bulletin for program specific admission requirements.