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University of Manitoba · Fort Garry

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Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadline

2 deadlines

  • Application: Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources; Arts; Science

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

  • Application: Winter 2027: University 1 (international applicants)

    2026 entry

    Official deadline

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • Ontario high-school graduation and six Grade 12 U or M credits.
  • Minimum 70% across the four required courses and at least 60% in each.
  • Direct entry covers high school applicants and students with fewer than 24 recognised post-secondary credit hours.
  • Meet the university’s English language requirement.
UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September / January / May

Fall 2027 exact deadlines are listed. Winter and summer availability depends on the applicant category.

UM Fall 2027 programme application selector
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through U of M admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of M admissionsU of M admissions
  3. Step 3Official academic transcripts requested for your application
    • Check the faculty's applicant requirement PDF and application portal. Declare all recognized postsecondary institutions attended, including exchange or letter-of-permission studies, and arrange official records directly from their issuers. Manitoba's own transcripts need not be resubmitted. Applicant uploads are unofficial.
    Manitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructionsManitoba undergraduate application and transcript instructions
  4. Step 4Certified English translation for international non-English records
    • Provide a translation from the institution or a certified English translator, with a copy of the original document. A certified translator must place the translation and original-language photocopy in envelopes signed across the seals.
    Manitoba international transcript translation requirementsManitoba international transcript translation requirements
  5. Step 5Application fee: $100 domestic or $130 international
    • The published application fee is $100 CAD for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, or $130 CAD for international applicants.
    Manitoba undergraduate application feesManitoba undergraduate application fees
  6. Step 6Select Bachelor of Arts (General) in the University of Manitoba application portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
  7. Step 7Pay the application fee, $100 domestic or $130 international.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
  8. Step 8Submit the documents requested for your applicant category.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisitesUM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
Applicant pathways
Required course choices

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Any Grade 12 4U mathematics and two academic 4U or 4M courses.
UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
Manitoba prerequisites

Manitoba high-school applicants

  • English 40S, Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses.
  • Minimum 70% across the four listed courses, with at least 60% in each.
UM Fall 2027 · Bachelor of Arts (General) direct entry · Domestic

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
  • The BA General requires at least 90 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses in the chosen major.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of ArtsUM University 1 recommended introductory coursesUM Faculty of Arts degree planningUM Faculty of Arts co-opUM Psychology BA and paid co-op
Required courses and electives
  • Complete three credit hours each in approved written English and Mathematics and meet the Arts subject breadth requirement.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of ArtsUM University 1 recommended introductory coursesUM Faculty of Arts degree planningUM Faculty of Arts co-opUM Psychology BA and paid co-op
Credits and degree requirements
  • The BA Advanced and BA Honours options require at least 120 credit hours under their own rules.
ReferencesUM Academic Calendar · Faculty of ArtsUM University 1 recommended introductory coursesUM Faculty of Arts degree planningUM Faculty of Arts co-opUM Psychology BA and paid co-op

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
UM Fall 2027 · Faculty of Arts Ontario prerequisites
Co-opOptional paid co-op in eligible Arts disciplines
UM Faculty of Arts co-opCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Direct entrants begin in the three-year BA General with an undeclared major and minor. Advanced and Honours degrees have separate later declaration requirements.

Anthropology

BA (General)

Study human societies and cultures through anthropology.

Published requirements

Courses

Arts examples from the calendar’s recommended introductory list. Individual majors have separate requirements.

First-year Arts choices4 listed

These examples are available for the Arts pathway. Choose courses for your intended major and degree requirements.

UM University 1 recommended introductory courses
Elective choices
  • The BA General uses an Arts major and a minor or an approved alternative. Select courses under the degree and subject rules.
Study locations

Careers

Career examples

  • Policy analyst

Career sectors

1
  • Public service
Career sectorsUM Faculty of Arts published alumni profiles
Scope and qualifications

Published UM Arts alumni example. The alum studied BA Honours Psychology.

Costs

Arts

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Per credit hour · CAD · CAD

Canadian or permanent resident example · Choose your category

Tuition per credit hour$163.97
Books and suppliesNot verified
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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