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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
March 1Canadian-curriculum-abroad applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • All Canadian/international high-school applicants studying Canadian curriculum abroad
  • March 1
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June 1Education final application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • High-school and mature applicants to the Faculty of Education
  • June 1
  • Applications after March 1 are subject to space availability
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March 1Education recommended application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • High-school and mature applicants to the Faculty of Education
  • March 1
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July 2Fall application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants to Arts/Science/Business/Kinesiology
  • offered Fall intake, programme/partner exceptions separate
  • July 2
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June 1 (extension)Fall international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • June 1 (extension)
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March 1Spring application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants where the exact degree offers Spring intake
  • March 1
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February 15 (extension)Spring international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • February 15 (extension)
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July 2Suggested fall application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • July 2
  • UWinnipeg describes this as a suggested deadline and recommends applying three to four months before the intended start term
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March 1Suggested spring application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • March 1
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November 1Suggested winter application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • November 1
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November 1Winter application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants where the exact degree offers Winter intake
  • November 1
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October 15 (extension)Winter international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • October 15 (extension)
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Core English 40S (Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus); Anglais 40S or Français 40S where the published immersion rule applies
  • Core Mathematics 40S: Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential; exact major prerequisites can narrow this choice
  • One other 40S credit in a different subject area, within the five eligible Grade 12 credits
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through UWinnipeg admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3$100 domestic application fee
    • The one-time non-refundable fee must be received before UWinnipeg starts assessing the application.
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  4. Step 4Final official high-school transcript
    • Manitoba applicants can self-report Grade 12 marks. For applications received by June 1, UWinnipeg automatically requests the final transcript from the high school.
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  5. Step 5Apply for admission and disclose every secondary and postsecondary institution attended, including unsuccessful studies.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Submit official secondary and postsecondary transcripts and proof of secondary graduation.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  7. Step 7Provide citizenship or immigration-status evidence if the calendar's applicant condition applies.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  8. Step 8Submit certified translations for records that are not in English or French.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  9. Step 9Provide English-language evidence if the university's language requirement applies.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Manitoba regular high-school entry (2027–28)

Manitoba high-school applicants to all faculties except Education; programme-specific entry conditions also apply

  • At least 30 Manitoba high-school credits, including five Grade 12 credits (40 A, S, G or U); three must be 40S. Physical Education 40F cannot be one of the five.
  • Core English 40S (Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus) and core Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential).
  • Minimum admission average of 65%, calculated from one English 40S, one Mathematics 40S and one other 40S credit in a different subject area; the highest grade is used when more than one required-course option is available.
  • Français/French Immersion students can present Anglais 40S or Français 40S in place of English 40S.
Winnipeg 2027/28 viewbook Manitoba high-school qualification
REQUIREMENTS FOR A 3-YEAR BA IN ECONOMICS

Only applicants to the calendar's explicitly named degree route or stream; honours/advanced entry is not a high-school prerequisite

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must consult with a member of the Department in planning their course of study.
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 4-YEAR BA IN ECONOMICS

Only applicants to the calendar's explicitly named degree route or stream; honours/advanced entry is not a high-school prerequisite

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must consult with the department advisor in planning their course of study. Minimum 30 credit hours completed previously.
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
REQUIREMENTS FOR AN HONOURS BA IN ECONOMICS

Only applicants to the calendar's explicitly named degree route or stream; honours/advanced entry is not a high-school prerequisite

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students are advised to consult with the Department Chair/Honours Advisor in planning their program. Entry into the program after completing a minimum of 30 credit hours. Entry, continuing and graduation minimum GPA is 3.0 (B) in Honours Subject courses and 2.5 (C+) in Non-Honours Subject courses. The minimum 3.0 GPA (B) will be based on all attempts (including course repeats and failures) in Honours Subject courses. The minimum 2.5 GPA (C+) in all Non-Honours Subject courses will be calculated as for the general degree (i.e., F’s are not included, and in the case of repeated courses, only the highest grade will be used).
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Published applicant-status routes

Regular, conditional, concurrent, accelerated, mature, visiting and second-degree applicants; exclusions remain scoped

  • A student admitted to the University will receive one of the following status designations: Regular: meets Regular Status entrance requirements. Conditional: has completed the high school courses for entrance requirements with an average between 50-64.99%. (International students are not eligible). Concurrent: has registered in a specified number of first- year University of Winnipeg courses while completing entrance requirements at the University’s Collegiate. International students must meet high school graduation requirements in their home country and have graduated. Accelerated: has special admission to a partial first-year Arts and Science program, while attending a Manitoba high school and simultaneously completing subjects necessary to meet regular entrance requirements. Mature: meets Mature Status entrance requirements, and will turn 21 years of age or older during the calendar year in which he/she first registers. (International students are not eligible) Mature Access: meets Mature Access criteria and may enroll in two specified courses. Upon successful completion (minimum grade of C), the student will move to Mature Status. (International students are not eligible) Probationary: has completed some university courses and does not meet the minimum performance standard. (International students are not eligible). Visiting: has a letter of permission from another university to take courses at The University of Winnipeg. Second Degree: has obtained a first university degree from The University of Winnipeg or another university. For more information on admission status categories, visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/admissions-req.html
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Other-province and international qualification

Applicants with Canadian out-of-province or international educational credentials

  • Admission requirements for Canadian and international students can be found online. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/admissions-req.html a. Out-of-Province Canadian High School Applicants Candidates must present standing in Grade 12 English and meet the graduation requirements according to their home province. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/out- of-province-hs-students.html b. International Applicants Candidates will be considered for admission to the University on an individual basis. Meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission. The University reserves the right to set a level of academic proficiency to determine acceptance. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/international/how- to-apply.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
English-language evidence

Applicants whose first or primary language is not English

  • The language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg is English. That means you must have a level of ability in English that allows you to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion. If English is not your first/primary language, you must show you are ready to study here by meeting the English Language Requirements of the University. Students will not be admitted until this requirement has been met, at the discretion of the Admissions Office. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/international/lang- req.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Transfer and advanced-standing rules

Applicants transferring postsecondary credit, or presenting AP/IB results

  • Students who have been pursuing post-secondary studies at another institution may apply for admission to the University, seeking to complete the work for a first Bachelor’s degree; such applicants must be students in good standing at the former institution. Students seeking a second Bachelor’s degree should refer to Degree and Major Requirements. Applicants seeking admission with transfer credit are advised that the courses transferred, together with those they subsequently take at The University of Winnipeg, must meet the general and specific requirements of the Faculty and department in which they choose to major. Applicants should not assume that they will complete the degree with a number of credit hours equal to the difference between total hours required for the degree and transferred hours. Credits that are transferred from institutions outside of Canada (excluding the USA) or non-AUCC institutions will be transferred in a “S” grades and will not count toward the overall grade point average of the student. a. Other Institutions Students wishing to have credits from another institution assessed for credit toward their degree at the University must disclose this on their application for admission and provide the necessary information like course descriptions within four months of being admitted. Documentation received after the four-month period will not be evaluated and no credit will be granted. Failure to disclose post- secondary studies can result in cancellation of acceptance or dismissal from the University. See website: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future- student/requirements/transfer.html b. International Baccalaureate Program Credit or advanced standing is granted in specific subject areas for Higher Level and some Standard Level courses, provided a minimum score of 4 has been attained. An official copy of the International Baccalaureate results must be forwarded to the Admissions Office, or a request may be submitted to IB to enable the University to access official results electronically. Accepting credit is voluntary and students may elect to decline the credit or advanced standing. For complete details visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/ap- and-ib-info.html c. Advanced Placement Program (College Board) Credit or advanced standing is granted in specific subject areas on the basis of Advanced Placement (College Board) examinations provided a minimum score of 3 has been attained (in some cases a score of 4 is required). An official mark statement from the College Board must be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Students may elect to decline the credit or advanced standing. For complete details visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future- student/requirements/ap-and-ib-info.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Manitoba self-reported marks

Manitoba high-school applicants seeking an offer before July 1

  • Self-report Grade 12 marks to receive an offer before July 1. Apply by June 1 for the university to request final high-school transcripts; after June 1, an offer requires a submitted high-school transcript.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Requirements For A 3-Year Ba In Economics: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 90 credit hours
  • Requirements For The 4-Year Ba In Economics: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 120 credit hours
  • Requirements For An Honours Ba In Economics: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 120 credit hours
ReferencesUniversity of Winnipeg 2026–27 Academic Calendar, EconomicsUniversity of Winnipeg named-faculty academic advising officeWinnipeg current exact course titles and credit weightsWinnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage32Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage39Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage40Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage87Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage88Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage89Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage90Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage91Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage92Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage93Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage213Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage288University of Winnipeg published first-year sample, EconomicsUniversity of Winnipeg 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, ECON-4303

Program facts

Academic minimum65% minimum
University of Winnipeg 2027–28 high-school admission requirements

Courses

Named courses referenced in the current shared department calendar, resolved against the current course-description catalogue. Separate streams, degree routes and alternatives are included; this is a course menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

The Economics department's published first-year sample places the two introductory Economics courses in Fall and Winter respectively.

First year sample
Fall
  • ECON-1102Introduction to Economics: Micro3 credits

    This is an introductory analysis of contemporary economic institutions and the application of micro-economic theory to current Canadian economic problems.

Winter
  • ECON-1103Introduction to Economics: Macro3 credits

    This is an introductory analysis of contemporary economic institutions and the application of macro-economic theory to current Canadian economic problems.

Additional published courses
Elective choices
  • Three-year Economics BA: at least 12 credit hours in Economics at the 3000 level, with 4000-level Economics courses permitted as substitutes.
  • Four-year Economics BA: at least 24 credit hours in Economics at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
The academic advising office serving Arts, Science, Business and Economics, and Kinesiology is on the first floor of the Rice Centre, 489 Portage Avenue. It provides general academic advising and degree audits. This is an advising location; course rooms and joint-provider sites remain separate. University-published office as indexed; live details could not be confirmed. Confirm before visiting.University of Winnipeg named-faculty academic advising office
ReferencesUniversity of Winnipeg 2026–27 Academic Calendar, EconomicsUniversity of Winnipeg named-faculty academic advising officeWinnipeg current exact course titles and credit weightsWinnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage32Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage39Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage40Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage87Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage88Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage89Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage90Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage91Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage92Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage93Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage213Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage288University of Winnipeg published first-year sample, EconomicsUniversity of Winnipeg 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Calendar, ECON-4303

Careers

Career examples

  • Corporate or financial analyst

Published employers

3
  • Great Westlife
  • Investors’ Group
  • Manitoba Hydro
Published employersPublished career information

Career sectors

8
  • Energy
  • Resources
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Strategic consulting
  • Environmental and resource management
  • Healthcare policy
  • Poverty alleviation policy
Career sectorsPublished career information
Scope and qualifications

The university describes employment for Economics and Economics and Finance graduates together. Employer names retain the source’s wording; linked job boards are not additional graduate employers.

Costs

Undergraduate · 30 credit hours

Published cost estimate

2027–28 estimates · September 2027–April 2028 · Stated annual credit load · CAD

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Tuition$4,990–$5,530 est.
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
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Meal plan
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Estimated subtotalNot available

University-published tuition ranges · Faculty and courses determine charges

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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