University of Winnipeg

University of Winnipeg is a public university in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, named on the Manitoba government’s list of public post-secondary institutions. It received its charter in 1967, and its history goes back to 1871. UWinnipeg says it has about 9,000 students, and its international page counts more than 1,000 international students from over 75 countries.

This profile is for Nepali students who want to study in Canada from Nepal and are considering University of Winnipeg for a bachelor’s degree after +2, or a master’s or one-year post-degree diploma after a bachelor’s. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when programs start, work rights, scholarships and a few programs open to international students. The programs open to you, with credential, length and campus, are in our University of Winnipeg programs guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our University of Winnipeg admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose University of Winnipeg?

University of Winnipeg gives you a public university in the middle of a Canadian city, with direct entry to business in first year, applied computer science, and one-year post-degree diplomas in project management and supply chain.

• Business and computing degrees. The Bachelor of Business and Administration takes students directly into the faculty from first year, with concentrations such as accounting and marketing. Applied Computer Science leads to a 3-year, 4-year or Honours degree. UWinnipeg says bachelor’s graduates can apply for a PGWP.
• For bachelor’s holders. The MSc in Applied Computer Science and Society takes about 2 years, and the Master in Management about 17 months full-time. UWinnipeg’s PACE school also runs 12-month post-degree diplomas such as Supply Chain Management, which PACE states is PGWP-eligible. Most PACE diplomas ask for work experience, often 2 years.
• Co-op after +2. The Co-operative Education Program adds paid work terms to a degree, and three work terms earn a co-op designation on your degree. You would need a co-op work permit, and UWinnipeg immigration advisors help with that for free.
• Downtown Winnipeg. The campus is downtown, and full-time students pay for a U-Pass with unlimited transit. UWinnipeg’s Balmoral Houses list CAD 6,398 for the fall and winter terms. It doesn’t publish a typical off-campus rent, and its own city page describes snowy winters, so plan for both.

Where are University of Winnipeg’s campuses?

University of Winnipeg teaches on one downtown campus along Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, and its PACE school is on the same street.

We found no private partner campuses teaching University of Winnipeg programs, so the curriculum-licensing PGWP rule doesn’t apply here. Some joint programs involve RRC Polytech, and Psychiatric Nursing is offered by Brandon University, so read who awards your credential. See University of Winnipeg’s campuses page for maps.

How much does University of Winnipeg cost for international students?

A full undergraduate year of 30 credit hours works out to about CAD 20,100 to 24,100 in tuition, with general fees and health insurance on top.

That is roughly Rs 22 to 26 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our CAD to Rs forex converter. We worked this out from the per-credit rates on UWinnipeg’s tuition and course fees page, so your own bill depends on your courses. Business is the highest rate, and arts and science are in the middle.

Master’s fees are listed differently. UWinnipeg’s international graduate fee summary gives about CAD 20,170 a year (about Rs 22 lakh) for most MA and MSc programs, and about CAD 34,680 (about Rs 37 lakh) for the full-time Master in Management. These totals include tuition, incidental fees, the bus pass and health plans. PACE lists CAD 17,950 to 19,950 in total fees (about Rs 19 to 22 lakh) for most 12-month diplomas, including health insurance, and textbooks cost CAD 1,500 to 3,000 more.

UWinnipeg’s international fee page also estimates CAD 2,400 to 2,600 for general fees, books and supplies, CAD 1,360 for health insurance and CAD 450 for the U-Pass. Those estimates are from an earlier year, so budget a little more.

Undergraduates pay a CAD 1,000 tuition deposit to accept an offer. It is non-refundable, but UWinnipeg refunds it if your study permit is refused and you send the IRCC letter. At PACE, you pay about 30% of tuition within 6 weeks of your offer. If your permit is refused before your seat is reserved or finalized, PACE refunds fees paid minus a CAD 500 administrative fee.

Living costs come on top. For your study permit, IRCC asks you to show CAD 23,448 for a year of living expenses plus your first-year tuition. See our proof of funds guide and the cost of studying in Canada page. Our guide to the cost of living in Canada has a monthly budget.

When are University of Winnipeg’s intakes?

University of Winnipeg’s undergraduate programs start in September, January and May, most master’s programs start in September, and PACE diplomas have their own start dates.

Undergraduate international applications usually close in mid-June for September, mid-October for January and mid-February for May, as listed on the how to apply page. Late applications may be accepted, but UWinnipeg can’t promise to process them in time. Your offer and letter of acceptance are issued for 2 start terms.

Graduate applications usually open in November and close on 1 February for a September start, on the graduate application page. The MSc in Applied Computer Science and Society also has a January start, with applications due in July. PACE lists January, May and September starts by program: Business Analysis and Transformation shows January, Supply Chain Management shows May, and Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing shows September.

Aim to apply 9 to 12 months before your start date so there is time for the offer, the deposit, the PAL, your study permit and housing.

If you track document dates and deadlines in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Canada intakes.

Can you work while studying at University of Winnipeg and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are on, and many University of Winnipeg programs lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but not all of them.

For the PGWP, the rules depend on your credential:

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees have no field-of-study requirement. Degree graduates need an English result of at least CLB 7. A master’s degree can lead to a PGWP of up to 3 years.
• Diplomas, advanced diplomas and graduate certificates must be in an eligible field of study if you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024. University of Winnipeg doesn’t publish one master list. Its PGWP guide covers degrees, and each PACE diploma page states its own status, such as Advanced Project Management and Technology (CIP 11.1005).
• College graduates also need an English test result of at least CLB 5 in all four skills when they apply for the PGWP.

At least half of the program must be taken in class, and online study doesn’t count. PACE says its Human Resource Management Diploma, Accelerated is not PGWP-eligible, and its part-time international programs are online. If you take the Master in Management, you must study full-time and do more than half of your courses in person. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains each rule, and our list of part-time jobs in Canada shows the work students usually find.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at University of Winnipeg?

University of Winnipeg automatically offers new international undergraduates an entrance scholarship of CAD 1,000 to 3,000 (about Rs 1 to 3 lakh) if their converted Grade 12 average is 85% or higher.

How the entrance scholarship works:

• Amount: CAD 1,000 for an 85 to 89.9% average, CAD 2,000 for 90 to 94.9%, and CAD 3,000 for 95% or more.
• Who can get it: New international students coming straight from a high school outside Canada, who have not attended another post-secondary institution. UWinnipeg converts your grades to a Canadian average.
• What you have to do: Complete your admission application within 6 months of finishing high school and register full-time. There is no separate scholarship form.
• When: Your application must be complete by the admission deadline, usually in mid-June, mid-October or mid-February. A conditional offer usually follows soon after.

You can also apply for the President’s Scholarship for World Leaders, worth CAD 5,000 (about Rs 5 lakh) for undergraduate and graduate students and CAD 3,500 for PACE. It asks for an 80% average, leadership, a personal statement, a CV and two reference letters, and you can only hold one of these two awards. Details are on University of Winnipeg’s scholarships page and its international awards page. Our Canada scholarships guide lists other awards that Nepali students can apply for.

What do you need to get into University of Winnipeg from Nepal?

University of Winnipeg asks for Grade 12 from Nepal with at least a B grade, and IELTS Academic 6.5 overall for bachelor’s and most master’s programs.

The undergraduate English list also accepts PTE Academic 58 and Duolingo 120. Some majors need certain Grade 12 subjects: business and applied computer science need Math, and biology needs Chemistry and Math. PACE diplomas are stricter, with IELTS 6.5 and at least 6.0 in each band, plus a degree and usually work experience.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Documents and the application steps are in our University of Winnipeg admissions guide.

What can you study at University of Winnipeg?

University of Winnipeg offers 3-year, 4-year and Honours bachelor’s degrees, master’s programs, a PhD and PACE post-degree diplomas, with more than 50 fields of study.

The programs below are a selection open to international students in business, computing and project management, each checked on University of Winnipeg’s own program pages. The Faculty of Education is closed to international applicants, and the Human Resource Management Diploma, Accelerated is not PGWP-eligible.

Our University of Winnipeg programs guide lists more programs with their credential, length and campus. For each type of program, see our guides to studying a BBA in Canada, computer science in Canada and master’s degrees in Canada.

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Where do University of Winnipeg students live?

University of Winnipeg has residences on or near campus, with McFeetors Hall dorms that include a meal plan and cheaper rooms in Balmoral Houses.

McFeetors Hall has 110 single dorms and 30 double dorms. Its listed fall and winter fee is CAD 12,750 to 14,500 for a single dorm with a meal plan. A Balmoral room is CAD 6,398 for the same two terms, without a meal plan.

A residence application costs CAD 50, and a room offer needs a CAD 500 deposit, as shown on the residence fees page. UWinnipeg doesn’t publish an off-campus budget. See University of Winnipeg’s housing page, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

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Official University of Winnipeg links

• International students at University of Winnipeg
• How to apply (University of Winnipeg application portal)
• Tuition and fees
• English language requirements
• PGWP guide and the programs for international students
• Campuses and locations
• Confirm University of Winnipeg’s designated learning institution (DLI) number on IRCC’s DLI list

Frequently asked questions about University of Winnipeg