Undergraduate admission requirements

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.

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Manitoba students

1. You must be a graduate of a Manitoba high school – which means you have five full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, U or C.
2. And, you must meet the direct entry admission requirements of your program of study (or equivalent).

• Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Students studying outside of Manitoba

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.

• Provincial Curriculum Equivalencies

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:

1. Demonstrate English language proficiency.
2. Meet the general entrance requirement based on your country or curriculum of study. Information on each country and for the Common International Curricula, which includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the British patterned Education (GCE) requirements, can be found on the International admission requirements page. 
3. Meet program-specific requirements based on your program(s) of choice.

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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.

• Transfer credit information

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 were admitted and did not follow through with registration
• Former students who have attended other institutions since their last registration other than on a letter of permission
• Students in programs who have exceeded the time period allowed for non-attendance

Continuing students

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.

• Learn more about transiting from University 1 to the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Arts

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Eligibility

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:

• You do not meet the regular academic requirements for the applicable program
• You are at least 21 years of age
• You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• You have never previously attended university or college OR have completed fewer than 24 credit hours (four full year courses)

Program choices

As a mature student, you may apply to any one of the following direct entry program options:

• University 1
• Engineering (see note)
• School of Art
• Music

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).

How to apply and required documents

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.

How to apply

Auditing students apply to General Studies (Extended Education). 

Course fees

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.

How to apply

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.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources: Applicants must have previously completed a degree.

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.

How to apply

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:

• If you wish to gain credit for all your courses and pursue a degree program you will apply to the degree program of your choice. Consult the application requirements for your chosen degree program for the full admission requirements.
• If you would like to take a few courses for credit but not obtain a degree, apply as a Special student in Extended Education (General Studies). You will be graded and will be required to complete exams and assignments.
• If you would like to take courses only for personal interest and not for credit—no exams or assignments, apply as an Auditing student in Extended Education (General Studies).

Required documents

• Proof of age
• Other documentation as required, depending on your academic goals

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.

Programs available for military members

• Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies BAIS
• Bachelor of Arts (General) degree programs
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology only) degree program

Find a complete list on the Military Support Office page.

How to apply and required documents

Obtain Military Transfer Credits

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.

Discuss you degree program options

Connect with an Academic Advisor to discuss your options and make a plan.

Apply for admission

Application deadlines are normally three months prior to the start of term. Admission is offered three times per year: Fall, Winter and Spring.

Program Options for Distance Learning

• The Faculty of Arts
• The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources — BA Geography
• University 1 or General Studies if undecided

Offers of admission are posted to your application portal and must be formally accepted.

• How to pursue your degree

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.

Eligibility

Casual students in the Faculty of Arts must:

• Be 18 years of age or older by the first day of class
• Meet the minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

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.