Application Deadlines

Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation at least 7 months prior to their intended start date. Please see the application deadline chart below.

Please be aware that we are changing the application fee for paper application. In an effort to reduce the number of paper applications as well as encourage use of the online application we are now charging a $120 application fee if the application is submitted by paper.

Paper applications take more time for Admissions to process so this is now reflected in the fee change. The new charge is now noted on our website, and we ask that all departments please recycle any paper applications that they may still have on hand. Any requests for a paper application can be sent to: graduate_studies@umanitoba.ca.

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• For master's applicants, a letter of intent, minimum of 1 page in length and no more than 2 is required.  This letter will briefly describe your intended research project, including your previous research or experience, the proposed topic, preferred methods, and potential contributions.  Letters written in the format of a research proposal are strongly preferred.  Applicants are encouraged to consult the graduate scholarship application instructions of their appropriate Tricouncil Agency (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for guidance.  The letter of intent must be approved by your proposed program advisor prior to submitting to the online system.

• For PhD applicants, a statement of research interest, minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 pages in length, which provides a detailed research proposal is required.  Letters written in the format of a research proposal are strongly preferred.  Applicants are encouraged to consult the graduate scholarship application instructions of their appropriate Tricouncil Agency (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for guidance.  The statement of research interest must be approved by your proposed program advisor prior to submitting to the online system.

• A letter of support from potential program advisor.  Applicants are responsible for contacting potential advisors prior to commencing their application.  No applications will be approved without a confirmed advisor.

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Required Documentation

Faculty of Graduate Studies Requirements:

• Application form
  
• Application fee - $100  online application - $120 for paper copy application
• Official transcripts
• Copy of birth certificate or passport
• For international students, an English Language test score, such as TOEFL or IELTS, is required.
• Two letters of academic reference

 *Official list of required documentation can be found on the Faculty of Graduate Studies Website.

Department of Environment and Geography Requirements:

• For Masters applicants - a letter of intent, minimum of 1/2 to 1 page in length.  This will briefly describe your intended research project.
• For PhD applicants - a statement of research interest, minimum of 2
  to 3 pages in length, which provides a description of your intended research.
• A letter of support from potential program advisor. Applicants are responsible for contacting potential advisors. CLICK HERE for a list of Department faculty members.