The University of Manitoba (UoM) is at the heart of North America, where the first treaties since the Confederation of Canada were signed and where the Métis organized the Confederation of Manitoba in 1870. Having just celebrated their 140th anniversary, UoM is the oldest university in western Canada. They are ranked in the globally-recognized QS World Universities Ranking and Times Higher Education, boasting more than 350 Bison Sports athletes in our elite interuniversity sport programs.

With two campuses in Winnipeg, Fort Garry and Bannatyne, and over 100 programs, the U of M provides the opportunity to experience learning in a different and supportive environment. The University features new, modern facilities complemented by historic buildings that have defined the campus for more than a century. These innovative spaces enrich the experiences of students, our community and visitors to campus.

UoM connects new students with an experienced student who will act as a mentor. Mentors contact students by email or Skype before arrival and meet with students approximately once per week (for 1-2 hours) to provide intercultural, personal, and academic support.

There are over 200 student groups representing a diverse range of interests. Popular groups include: Photography, Amnesty International, Choir, Robotics, Cultural Groups, Swing Dance, Gaming, Gardening, Rainbow Pride Mosaic, Aboriginal Student’s Association, Womyn’s Centre.

Our new Active Living Centre is a world-class facility, offering students many options including: recreational sports leagues, climbing wall, swimming pool, hockey, tennis, soccer, water polo, quidditch, badminton, ultimate Frisbee, fitness classes, yoga, and much more!

Winnipeg is the capital and the largest city in the province of Manitoba. Many students take advantage of Winnipeg’s central location to travel north to Churchill to see the famous polar bears, west to the Rocky Mountains, east to Toronto or Montreal or even South to the USA. Near and within Winnipeg, students can explore abundant nature, forests, lakes, beaches, rivers and parks. Winnipeg is also home to one of the largest Indigenous student populations in Canada. 

Canada is a country in the north of North America, extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area, and shares the world's longest bi-national land border with the USA.

As a whole, Canada is sparsely populated with the majority of its land area dominated by forest and tundra. Over 80% of its 37.6 million people are concentrated in large and medium-sized cities, with 70% residing within 100 kilometres of the US border. Both English and French are commonly spoken.

Cities such as Montreal and Quebec located in the historically French part of Canada offer a European city experience in North America, along with the opportunity to develop language skills and explore a different culture. Canadians are renowned for being friendly and helpful, and Canada experiences very low crime and a high standard of living. The exchange rate is generally more favourable for Canada than the US, making it more affordable for students.

Canada’s incredible range of natural wonders are perfect for exploring – it has the most coastline of any country, alongside famous mountain ranges, huge lakes, ancient forests, arctic lands, some desert and unique wildlife. Popular natural attractions include the Canadian Rocky Mountain parks, the Aurora Borealis, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Nahanni National Park Reserve, Cabot Trail, Niagara Falls, and Banff National Park.

Did you know…..?

Canada offers some amazing festivals and parties, including the Celebration of Light - the largest fireworks competition in the world. The Toronto International Film Festival is also a must-see for film, art, and media students.

Canada is home to the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the most iconic railway journeys in the world!
 
 

All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.

Courses from the following faculties at UoM are not available for exchange:

• Business 
• Health Sciences 
• Education 

Postgraduate students please note, you must have completed a four-year undergraduate program* with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years of study to undertake postgraduate level courses at UoM. 

*Students who completed a three-year undergraduate program are not eligible for Graduate-level admission. You are eligible to apply for undergraduate program to take courses at 1000 to 4000 level (highest).

• UniSA academic transcript 
• Passport
• Evidence of English proficiency (if applicable) 
• 5 course study plan  
• Personal statement of intent (1-2 pages) including the following:
  • Why do you want to come to UoM for exchange? 
  • What personal, academic, and professional goals do you hope to achieve on exchange at the UoM? 
• If applying for postgraduate studies, please provide copy of undergraduate transcript  

At University of Manitoba, to be considered a full-time student, a minimum of 9 credits per semester is required; however that is only a 60% study load.

Therfore we recommend that:

• 5 courses is equivalent to 18 UniSA units 
• 4 courses (12 credits) is equivalent to 13.5 UniSA units 

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of English proficiency. Please see below for details and exceptions:

• Undergraduate  
• Graduate

Find courses at University of Manitoba

ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba has an undergraduate program in Environmental Design and within the program, there is the general studies year, an interdisciplinary 2nd year followed by the 3rd and 4th year options of the three design disciplines (Architecture, Interior Environments and Landscape + Urbanism).

At the graduate level (Masters) there are 4 academic departments, Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture. To find out more about these departments and the courses they are currently offering, visit the following pages.

• Environmental Design Program
• Department of Architecture
• Department of City Planning
• Department of Interior Design
• Department of Landscape Architecture

Review our Academic Calendar to view courses and course description for each department listed above. Please note you will have to view the class schedule and timetable to see if the courses will be offered in the term(s) that you are attending the University of Manitoba.

To search the schedule of classes being offered in a specific term and to view section-specific details and restrictions, refer to the Class Schedule for that term.

The language of instruction for all courses is English.

University of Manitoba does not offer airport pick up. You will need to make your own way to the campus from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. 
 
More information on how to get to the campus can be found here. 

The are two options for on-campus housing options at UoM, Student Residence or Homestay program. It is recommended that you apply early as on-campus accommodation is competitive.   
 
More information on housing on or off campus can be found here.  

As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to University of Manitoba, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur: 

More information can be found here.

You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.

UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.  

Please click here to read the travel insurance policy. 

A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. 

If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678. 

As an exchange student at University of Manitoba, you must purchase compulsory additional health insurance. See MISHP for more information.