Minimum Requirements for Applicants
Master's Program
Students who are eligible to be considered for direct admission to a program of study leading to the Master's degree include:
1. Graduates of four-year undergraduate degree programs (or equivalent) from
a) Canadian institutions empowered by law to grant degrees: or
b) Colleges and universities outside Canada which are officially recognized by The Faculty of Graduate Studies.
2. Students who have completed the pre-Master's program from the University of Manitoba or from another university as described in points a) and b) above.
All students applying for a Master's degree program must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study. If there are pending courses on your transcript at the time of admission, please be aware that a final transcript will become a provision of your admission and that these new grades must maintain a 3.0 GPA. This includes those applying for direct admission and those entering from a pre-Masters program. Students who meet the minimum requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies are not guaranteed admission.
In specific cases where the academic background of the student is judged to be insufficient for the given program in a unit, the department may recommend that the student be admitted to a pre-Master's program of study.
International Students
Admission Requirements
The Faculty of Graduate Studies has a minimum academic standard for admission. Departments may have higher standards and additional criteria, so you are advised to contact the unit to which you are applying.
As a minimum, graduates of Honours (four-year bachelor's degree) or equivalent programs from recognized colleges and universities are eligible for admission.
Academic Equivalency
The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets an academic achievement equivalent for universities and colleges both in and outside of Canada. Contact the unit to which you are applying to determine the academic achievement equivalent for your country.
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English can be demonstrated prior to admission by:
i) A successfully completed English Language Proficiency Test from the approved list is required of all applicants unless they have received a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or one of the countries listed on the English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List
ii) The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires a passing, acceptable English Language Test score in order to offer admission. Please note: In all cases, test scores older than two years are invalid. Thresholds required for successful completion are indicated in parentheses.
MELAB - Achieve a minimum Final MELAB score of 80%
TOEFL - Achieve a minimum Paper-based (567); Internet-based -iBT (86)
CanTEST - Achieve a minimum band of 4.5 in Listening and Reading, and a band of 4.0 in Writing and Oral Interview
IELTS - Achieve a minimum score of 6.5
CAEL - Achieve a minimum 60 overall and 60 on each subject
AEPUCE - Achieve a minimum 65% overall
PTE Academic - minimum 61% overall
Additional Requirements
Many departments have additional graduate admission requirements. These may include admissions tests such as the GRE or GMAT, a statement of research interests or experience in the field.
Applicants should contact the department for specific admission requirements.
