University Costs

The cost of your university education will depend on many factors such as:

Your Residency: Canadian and International residents
Students who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed immigrants of Canada will be assessed a differential tuition fee (*exemption for Minnesota residents). Other costs will include supplementary health and dental insurance and student visa application. For more information on attending the University of Manitoba as an international student, please visit our 
international student section of the website.

Your Program & Courses
The number of years required for study, textbook requirements, tuition fees and faculty fees will all vary by program. Your yearly tuition costs will be determined by the types of courses you take and your number of registered credit hours. For more information on buying textbooks, please visit our
University of Manitoba Bookstore or Archives Used Bookstore. For more information on a specific program, please see our program list.

Your Living Accommodations & Lifestyle
Housing is available on campus through our university residences, though many students choose to live off campus as well. For more information on both on and off campus housing options, please visit our 
Student Residences web site
.

Here are the estimated costs for a first year, University 1 student taking a full course load of 30 credit hours. For more information on tuition fees, see our Tuition Fees & Statistics section.

Please take note that students must pay an application fee which will vary depending on the target program and student residency status:

Application Fees (2012-2013 fees)
Direct entry program options: CDN/P.R. - $80, International - $110
Advanced entry program options: vary by program, see specific application for details

Estimated Costs: Full-time, first year student (30 credit hours)
Actual costs for study at the University of Manitoba will depend on many factors in addition to the program of choice. Living costs and lifestyle choices should be included in an overall educational budget.

 

 
Canadian/Permanent Residents
International
Students
Tuition
(2012-2013 fees)
$3,900
$12,400
Books & Supplies
$1,800
$1,800
Parking Pass1 (optional)
$491
$491
Residence (optional)
$8,000
$8,000
Gym Membership (optional)
$147
$147
Medical Insurance
$2602
$2602
Totals
$14,600
$23,100
  1. Student rates are also provided for transportation using the local bus system. Cost for a university student monthly bus pass is approximately $60.00.
  2. Students who are covered under another medical plan may choose to decline participation in the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) health plan. Further information is available from the UMSU Health Insurance Office.