University of Manitoba Fees for International Students
University of Manitoba fees for international students: tuition range, IELTS score, Winnipeg living costs and proof of funds for Nepali applicants.
University of Manitoba fees for international students
University of Manitoba (UManitoba) lists international tuition at ~$22,000–30,000/yr, depending on the programme you're admitted into (umanitoba.ca/admissions). That range is wide because engineering, business and science programmes are priced differently from arts or education — the number that matters is the one on your specific offer letter, not the headline range.
UManitoba is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba — one of the lower-cost university cities in Canada, which matters when you're totalling tuition against a full year of living expenses.
The catch with the published range
A lot of Nepali applicants read "$22,000" and budget around it, then get an offer letter for a programme priced near the top of the $30,000 end. Before you finalise a budget or show proof of funds, get the exact tuition figure for your specific programme from the admissions office — the range on a marketing page is a starting point, not a number to plan a visa application around.
English language requirements
UManitoba's published English benchmarks are:
| Test | Score required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (6.0 minimum per band) |
| TOEFL | 86 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 |
The bracketed 6.0 is the part students miss — an overall 6.5 with a 5.5 in one band does not meet the requirement. Check each band score before you book a retake decision.
Living costs in Winnipeg
Winnipeg's estimated monthly cost of living is $2,200 — flagged in our data as the lowest-cost major city on the list, alongside Saskatoon, Regina and Fredericton. This is a monthly figure, not a per-year total, so don't multiply it yourself into an annual number without checking what it covers (rent, food, transport) against your own situation.
How Winnipeg compares to other Canadian cities
| City | Monthly cost of living | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg | $2,200 | Lowest cost; UManitoba |
| Saskatoon | $2,200 | Affordable Prairies |
| Edmonton | $2,400 | Affordable Alberta |
| Montreal | $2,400 | Cheapest big city; Quebec rules differ |
| Waterloo | $2,700 | Tech town; student-heavy |
| Ottawa | $2,900 | Capital city |
| Toronto | $3,500 | Highest demand; 1-BR ~$2,300+ |
| Vancouver | $3,500 | Most expensive rent in Canada |
Use this table to compare cities side by side — don't add tuition and living costs together into one number, since tuition is annual and living costs are monthly, and your actual spend depends on housing choices.
Proof of funds: what you need to show
Before a study permit is approved, you need to demonstrate you can support yourself financially. The reference amounts scale with family size:
| Family size | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,448 |
| 2 | $29,192 |
| 3 | $35,888 |
| 4 | $43,572 |
| 5 | $49,419 |
| 6 | $55,736 |
| 7 | $62,054 |
| Each additional person | $6,318 |
These are the figures used as reference points for financial planning — they are not tuition fees and should not be confused with them. If you're travelling with dependants, the amount required goes up with family size; check the exact figure for your own household size rather than assuming the single-applicant number applies.
What this means for your budget
Put the three numbers next to each other rather than combining them: UManitoba's tuition (~$22,000–30,000/yr), Winnipeg's monthly living cost ($2,200), and the proof-of-funds figure for your family size. Each serves a different purpose — tuition is what you pay the university, living costs are what you spend monthly, and proof of funds is what you show before departure. Keep them separate when you're building a budget spreadsheet or explaining your finances to a counsellor.
For a side-by-side look at how Manitoba fits against other Canadian provinces, see our Canada hub. If you want to check how your own IELTS score, budget and course choice line up against multiple universities at once, run them through the Master Reckoner. More comparisons across intakes and institutions are on the blog.
Common questions
What is the tuition fee at University of Manitoba for Nepali students?
UManitoba publishes a general international tuition range of ~$22,000–30,000/yr. Nepali students pay the same international fee schedule as other non-Canadian applicants — the exact figure depends on the programme, so confirm it against your offer letter rather than the published range.
Is Winnipeg cheaper to live in than Toronto or Vancouver?
Yes. Winnipeg's monthly living cost is listed at $2,200, compared with $3,500 for both Toronto and Vancouver. That's a meaningful monthly difference, though exact spending depends on your housing and lifestyle choices.
What IELTS score does University of Manitoba ask for?
UManitoba's published requirement is an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band. An overall 6.5 is not enough if any individual band falls below 6.0 — check your band scores, not just the overall figure, before you submit your application.
How much money do I need to show for a Canada study permit?
The reference amount depends on family size: $23,448 for one person, rising to $62,054 for a family of seven, with each additional person adding $6,318. These figures are for financial planning and documentation purposes — confirm the exact process and current requirements with the relevant visa office before you apply.