BA English at UManitoba: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts English is a 3-year full-time B.A. General (or a 4-year Advanced/Honours) degree at the Fort Garry campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba. International tuition for 2026 to 2027 is CAD 689.23 per credit hour (about INR 46,383 per credit), with Fall and Winter as primary intakes for Indian applicants.

The programme trains students in literary analysis, critical writing, and historical study across British, American, and Canadian literatures. Its combination of a mandatory 9 credit hours in Literature Prior to 1900 with the on-campus Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture suits applicants who want both scholarly depth and workshop practice.

• Optional Co-operative Education stream in the Faculty of Arts adds paid work terms to a literature-heavy degree.
• In-house Faculty of Arts Media Lab supports multimedia and film-adjacent projects for English majors moving into publishing or digital media.
• Live Writer-in-Residence programme at the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture gives every English student direct access to a working author each year.

Also Check: University of Manitoba B.A. English Admission Requirements

University of Manitoba B.A. English Fees and Living Costs 2027

Faculty of Arts international tuition at the University of Manitoba is billed at a per-credit-hour rate, not a flat annual fee. A full-time year of 30 credit hours works out to about CAD 20,676.90 (INR 13.92 Lakhs), keeping total programme cost well below most Canadian peer BAs.

Source: University of Manitoba Registrar tuition tables and International financial resources page, 2026-27 cycle.

All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of CAD 1 = INR 67.31 as of July 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.

• Per-credit-hour billing means a part-time year at 18 credit hours cuts annual tuition to CAD 12,406 (INR 8.35 Lakhs).
• Endowment plus student organization fees at 30 credit hours add only CAD 54.60 (INR 3,675) a year.
• The mandatory Manitoba International Student Health Plan is charged separately each term; verify the current split at the Registrar site.
• Application fee is non-refundable and paid once at submission.

Also Check: University of Manitoba Fees Breakdown for Indian Students

Cost of Living in Winnipeg for B.A. English Students

Winnipeg sits well below Toronto and Vancouver on cost, and the university’s Fort Garry campus is served by the U-Pass transit programme. The official one-student, 12-month budget below is drawn from the University of Manitoba International financial resources page.

Source: University of Manitoba International Student Financial Resources page.

• Add a one-off CAD 1,945 (INR 1.31 Lakhs) resettlement cost for the first year only (deposit, winter clothing, initial groceries).
• On-campus residence at Pembina Hall Residence runs roughly CAD 12,592 per semester (INR 8.47 Lakhs), higher than the off-campus average used above.
• Shared off-campus rentals near Fort Garry keep housing closer to CAD 750 (INR 50,483) a month.

Read More: Cost of Living Guide for Indian Students in Canada

ROI reality: A three-year B.A. General plus one year of living costs lands around INR 62 Lakhs total, which is roughly one-third the sticker price of a Toronto or Vancouver English BA and pushes payback within three post-graduation work years.

University of Manitoba B.A. English Admission

Admission runs through the Faculty of Arts direct-entry stream for applicants coming straight from Class 12, and the advanced-entry stream for those with 24+ post-secondary credits. Selection is competitive; meeting minimums does not guarantee a seat.

B.A. English Intakes

Source: University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts Applicant Information page (prior-cycle pattern).

Academic Eligibility

Direct-entry applicants are assessed on the Class 12 result and required subjects; advanced-entry applicants on transferable post-secondary credits.

The University of Manitoba is ranked #643 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and English literature is not separately ranked at the subject level by QS, THE, ARWU, or US News.

English Language Proficiency

Every applicant whose primary language of instruction was not English must submit a valid English test. Scores below expire two years from the test date and must be valid on the first day of classes.

Note: TOEFL iBT moved to a 1.0 to 6.0 band scale on 21 January 2026. University of Manitoba currently lists the 0 to 120 requirement shown above; both scales are reported during the 2026 to 2028 transition. Verify the current requirement on the official admissions page before applying.

• Indian applicants scoring 75% or higher in Class 12 Senior English under CBSE or CISCE may qualify for the English proficiency waiver.
• IELTS is the most Indian-test-centre-accessible option; book 4 to 6 months ahead of the deadline to allow a retake if a single band lands below 6.0.
• The 20 per section TOEFL floor is the hidden gate; many Indian applicants clear the overall 86 but miss the writing or listening minimum.
• An Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) pathway at the English Language Centre offers conditional admission for applicants who miss the ELP score by one band.

Read More: University of Manitoba Overview and Programmes

Tip for Indian students: A Class 12 average of 80% plus IELTS 7.0 makes the file competitive for both admission and the top entrance-scholarship tier, so aim higher than the published minimums by at least half a band.

University of Manitoba B.A. English Application

The University of Manitoba runs a single online application per intake; there is no separate departmental form for English. Fall is the primary intake for the B.A. English programme, with Winter and Summer available on a limited basis.

Document Checklist

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, plus final Class 12 result once released.
• Valid IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, or Cambridge English score meeting the Faculty of Arts minimums.
• Passport copy and, where held, a Canadian study permit or PR document.
• Non-refundable CAD 130 (INR 8,750) application fee.

Application Steps

• Create an account on the Explore UM applicant portal and select Bachelor of Arts, English major, at the Fort Garry campus.
• Upload transcripts and pay the application fee; the file moves to review once fees clear.
• Submit ELP scores directly from the testing agency or through the portal for verification.
• Track status weekly in the portal and respond to any document requests within 10 business days.

Also Check: University of Manitoba Admission Timeline for Indian Students

Application tip: Send transcripts to WES the same week you receive Class 12 provisional results so the credential evaluation lands in the applicant portal before the March cut-off; missing WES is the most common reason Indian files stall in review.

University of Manitoba B.A. English Scholarships

Every international undergraduate applicant is automatically considered for the entrance-scholarship suite when they apply by the 1 March deadline; there is no separate scholarship form. Renewable awards can lower total sticker cost by up to 20% over a four-year degree.

The entrance scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years at the same tier, taking the top-band value to CAD 12,000 (INR 8.08 Lakhs) across a four-year Advanced or Honours degree.

• Entrance awards cannot be combined with a University of Manitoba International Baccalaureate Entrance Scholarship or any other UM entrance award.
• External options for Indian applicants include the Inlaks Shivdasani, KC Mahindra, and JN Tata Endowment loan-scholarships; each requires a separate application in the November to January window.
• Government-backed education loans through the Vidya Lakshmi Portal and SBI Global Ed-Vantage cover fees plus living costs up to INR 1.5 Crore against collateral.

Also Check: University of Manitoba Scholarships for Indian Students

Scholarship reality: The 85% cut-off is generous for CBSE and ISC applicants, but only the 95%+ tier meaningfully dents international tuition; treat entrance scholarships as icing rather than a funding plan.

University of Manitoba B.A. English Salary and Placements

English majors from the Faculty of Arts move into communications, publishing, education, government, and public-sector roles. Manitoba’s provincial employment data and the university’s own graduate outcomes survey provide the base salary picture for BA graduates.

Source: Government of Canada Job Bank and University of Manitoba Career Services graduate outcomes.

Take-home varies with the provincial tax bracket, CPP, EI, and Manitoba Health premium; a CAD 60,000 salary in Winnipeg yields roughly CAD 46,500 (INR 31.30 Lakhs) net. Use the CRA payroll calculator to model the exact figure for your postal code.

• Faculty of Arts Career Services runs the Career Mentor Program pairing English majors with alumni in publishing, non-profit, and public-service roles.
• The Co-op stream adds 12 to 20 months of paid work terms averaging CAD 22 per hour (INR 1,481), boosting graduate employability by one to two roles.
• Winnipeg’s insurance, finance, and civil-service employers post entry-level communications roles that overwhelmingly favour local B.A. graduates for PGWP-eligible starts.

Read More: Study and Work Options in Canada for Indian Students

Honest take: Starting salaries for pure B.A. English graduates trail Business or STEM peers by 20% to 25%, so plan on layering a professional add-on (B.Ed., digital marketing certificate, publishing internship) inside the degree to lift median outcomes.

Canada Visa for B.A. English Applicants

Indian applicants heading to the University of Manitoba need a Canadian study permit, plus an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) built into the same approval letter. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recommends applying four to six months before the intake start date.

• Study permit application fee: CAD 150 (INR 10,097).
• Proof of funds must cover first-year tuition plus CAD 20,635 (INR 13.89 Lakhs) living expenses under the 2024 updated IRCC threshold for a single student outside Quebec.
• A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from Manitoba is now mandatory and is issued by the University of Manitoba after fee deposit.
• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to 3 years is available on completion of the 3-year B.A. General or 4-year Advanced/Honours.
• Spouses of full-time B.A. students are eligible for an open work permit only if the primary applicant is in a master’s, doctoral, or specific professional programme; B.A. English does not currently qualify.

Read More: Canada Student Visa Guide for Indian Students

Also Check: PGWP Duration and Eligibility for Canada Graduates

Visa reality: IRCC removed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) in November 2024, so all Indian B.A. English applicants now file the general study-permit stream with an 8-week processing target; upload the Manitoba PAL and full proof of funds on day one to avoid document-request loops.