Important Information for International Applicants 

We encourage you to review the information on this page carefully before applying, including admission requirements, application deadlines, credential evaluation requirements, and immigration-related information. 

International students will only be in the Regular Student classification since they are not eligible to apply as a Special Student or as a Mature Student 

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted by the applicable deadline and are encouraged to review the requirements for their chosen program carefully. Providing complete and accurate information will help support the timely review of an application. 

All international applicants are required to meet the following admission requirements, which include but are not limited to: 

• payment of the non-refundable application fee of $164; 

• payment of a $2,000 non-refundable deposit when required as part of the admission process; 

• submission of secondary and post-secondary academic credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES); and, 

• meeting UCN’s English Language Proficiency Requirements where applicable. Some applicants may be exempt. Please refer to the English Language Proficiency section for further information.  

In addition to the general international requirements, individual programs may have specific academic or non-academic admission requirements. Applicants are encouraged to review the program-specific requirements for their chosen program to ensure all requirements are met. 

Once an applicant has met all applicable admission requirements, UCN may request a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the Province of Manitoba. 

Please note that the availability and issuance of a Provincial Attestation Letter cannot be guaranteed. 

Provincial Attestation Letter

On January 22, 2024, Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established an additional requirement to support an International students’ application for a study permit. The new requirement is a Provincial Attestation Letter issued by the University College of the North (UCN).

Admission applications are accepted until April 1 every academic year.

Application Deadline:

International applicants must submit their application and all required supporting documentation by the following deadlines;  

• Fall term: April 1 

• Winter term: August 1  

For program term start dates please visit UCN’s programs

English Language Proficiency Requirement

UCN’s primary language of instruction is English. For this reason international students must demonstrate English language proficiency to participate in all aspects of coursework.

List of countries exempt from English proficiency requirements

For applicants with previous education outside of Canada or education in a language other than English, you must submit proof of your English proficiency with either of the following: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum of 550 on the paper-based test and with no less than 50 in each component or an internet-based test score of 80 and with at least 20 in each component 

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with at least an overall bandscore of 6.5 and with no individual band scores less than 6.0  

Please note some program may require higher English Language Proficiency Testing Scores 

International Credential Requirements 

• Applicants who have completed secondary or post-secondary education outside of Canada are required to have their international academic credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES) as part of the application process. 
• WES evaluates international academic credentials and provides UCN with information that helps determine how those credentials compare to Canadian educational standards and whether they meet the academic requirements of the applicant’s chosen UCN program. 
• When requesting your WES evaluation, please select UCN as a recipient to receive an electronic copy of your evaluation. Your evaluation will be emailed directly to UCN.  
• A course-by-course evaluation is preferred as it provides a detailed assessment of individual courses, credits, and Canadian equivalencies
• Applicants are responsible for arranging and paying for their WES evaluation and for ensuring that all required documents are submitted to WES. 
• An international application will not be considered complete until UCN has received the required credential evaluation and all other application documents. 
• For further information about World Education Services, please visit the World Education Services website.

Cost of Courses

Please note that international students will be given a surcharge on tuition fees. The following course costs also do not cover lab/material fees and student association fees.