Admission Criteria

What is the entrance requirement for international students?

Graduates from international schools overseas will be considered for admission only if they are eligible for admission to a major university of their country of citizenship, or they have successfully completed an internationally examined curriculum such as the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.)* or International Baccalaureate (I.B.) diploma, or they have successfully completed the formal graduation requirements of a Canadian provincial department/ministry of education in an approved institution. For detailed information on the admission requirements by country, please consult the University website link, International Students - High School Requirements.

What is the English language requirement?

The language of instruction at the University of Winnipeg is English. You must have sufficient English language proficiency to participate fully in all aspects of study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion. The University may require some international applicants to write the UWDCE English Language Proficiency Test to finalize their admissions.

What computer skills do I need?

You must be proficient with some kind of word processing software for assignment purposes, a Windows or MAC platform, social media and email communication tools, and the Internet.

Do I need a study permit to enter this program?

International students require a study permit to attend a Canadian university. To obtain an application and detailed instructions, contact the Canadian Visa Office nearest you, or visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for further information. Study permits cost $125 CDN and can take up to three months to process. To complete the application process, you will need to contact a Canadian embassy or consulate or government representative.

In addition to the application and fee, you will be required to provide the following documentation:

• Valid passport
• Letter of acceptance from The University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education
• Evidence of adequate funds to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses for you and any dependents coming to Canadian with you (for example, personal bank statements, letters pledging financial support from family or other sponsors, or letters from your academic institution offering you employment or bursary, scholarship or fellowship money)
• Other documents, such as the results of a medical examination. Please check with your particular visa office.

Students from some countries require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. These countries are listed on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. You do not have to make a separate application or pay a separate fee. An officer will issue it at the same time as the documentation that you will need to enter Canada as a student.

If you are planning to study in Canada for six months or less, you may study under Temporary Resident Status as a visitor.

International students changing institutions within Canada and who already hold a valid study permit are not required to apply for a new permit, but should include a copy of their visa authorization form or immigration papers with their application package.