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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba · University pathway through the International College of Manitoba (Navitas)
Manitoba’s largest research university. The International College of Manitoba (ICM), on the Fort Garry campus, teaches the first stage; the degree is awarded by the University of Manitoba.
- Taught by
- International College of Manitoba, then the University of Manitoba from year 2
- Study permit
- ICM and the University of Manitoba are separate designated learning institutions: you need a new study permit before you start at the university. ICM’s pathway courses do not count towards a post-graduation work permit.
Scholarships: Impact Through Action Entrance Scholarship: CAD 5,000, one award per intake, by essay or video (deadline 1 December 2026 for January 2027; 1 April 2027 for May 2027). Susan Deane Memorial Scholarship: CAD 5,500 for an ICM student moving to the university (competitive).
Routes through MultiPath (2)
Foundation (University Transfer Program Stage I)
Eight non-credit courses in science, arts and business that prepare you for International Year One.
- Tuition
- CAD 21,620 for the programme (2026/27); CAD 22,485 (2027/28)
- Duration
- 2 terms (3 with mixed English entry)
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0); 5.0 with mixed entry
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Leads to
- International Year One at ICM
- Academic entry
- Year 11 or equivalent; from Kazakhstan, Atestat with a 3.0 average in four academic subjects
International Year One (University Transfer Program Stage II)
First-year University of Manitoba courses taught at ICM with extra support.
- Tuition
- CAD 23,385 for 30 credit hours (2026/27); CAD 24,321 (2027/28). Extended International Year One: CAD 34,195 (2026/27)
- Duration
- 3 terms (Extended International Year One: 4 terms)
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Leads to
- Year 2 of a University of Manitoba degree
- Academic entry
- Year 12 or equivalent; from Kazakhstan, Atestat with a 3.5 average in four academic subjects (engineering: at least 4 in mathematics, chemistry and physics)
- Progression
- At least 30 credit hours and a grade average of 2.0; business and engineering are competitive with quotas