Université de Saint-Boniface

General admission

Admission is based on general admission conditions, language requirements and program-specific requirements, with the most recent studies given particular attention. Manitoba applicants need a Manitoba high school diploma with at least 5 Grade 12 credits at the S, G or U level. Applicants from other Canadian provinces or territories need the equivalent diploma, and applicants from other countries need the equivalent of the Manitoba diploma (an equivalency list by country is used). Applicants who expect to finish before the start of term can be evaluated for a conditional offer. Applicants with previous postsecondary study are assessed on their whole record, with emphasis on the most recent results.

IB and AP

The International Baccalaureate diploma is accepted with three higher-level and three standard-level courses, a final grade of at least 4 in each subject and an overall minimum of 24; IB can earn transfer credit and IB-specific scholarships. AP courses can count toward the five required Grade 12 courses and the admission average, and can earn transfer credit.

Universite 1 (U1)

U1 is a 30-credit first year that leads into a chosen bachelor's degree. Canadian-educated applicants need a Manitoba diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum 70% average in French 40S (minimum 60%) and two other 40S courses; a conditional offer may be given to those below 70% or without French 40S. Applicants educated outside Canada need the equivalent diploma and must meet the French language requirement. Most bachelor's programs require study-permit holders to start in U1.

French language

Applicants who need a study permit must provide a final standardized French test result taken within the last two years, even if previously educated in French: DALF (C1), DELF tout public (B2), TCF tout public or TCF Canada (B2) or TEF Etudes or TEF Canada (B2). Some programs with a separate admission process do not require a test, and some situations are exempt. Results are sent to [email protected].

English language

The Bachelor of Nursing requires advanced English for clinical placements and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba: Canadian applicants need English 40S with the minimum grade set by the program; the IELTS Academic minimums are 7.0 listening, 7.0 speaking, 6.5 reading and 6.5 writing; IB Higher Level English or AP English at 4 or higher also qualify. The Nursing program requires an adjusted minimum average of 70% in the specified courses. English requirements also apply to Social Work, Health Care Aide Certificate, Early Childhood Education and Practical Nursing programs.

International applicants

Applicants from abroad need a study permit from IRCC, for which the USB provides an admission offer, a provincial attestation letter (a CAD 3,000 deposit is required) and an official admission letter. International applicants submit certified copies of transcripts and diploma by mail after first sending the first-semester report by email; documents in other languages need an official French or English translation.

Transfer credit and prior learning

An admission offer is required before applying for transfer credit. The maximum is generally 50% of program credits, university courses must date from the last 10 years and college courses from the last 5, with a minimum grade of C and course content at least 80% equivalent to a USB course. University of Manitoba courses apply without the transfer procedure. Transfer applications are due 1 May (fall) or 1 October (winter). Prior-learning recognition is also available after an admission offer.

Deadlines

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees: Universite 1, business administration, general BA/BSc, French studies and translation, application 1 July (documents 8 July) for fall, and 1 December (documents 15 December) for winter where offered; Psychology 15 May (documents 1 June); Education 1 February (documents 1 March); biochemistry-microbiology co-op 1 February; business administration co-op 15 October. International applicants for Universite 1: fall application 1 March, documents 15 May; winter application 1 June, documents 15 September; no summer intake. Deadlines vary by program and may be changed by the university.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online through a MonUSB portal account, with up to two program choices. The non-refundable processing fee is CAD 100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees, and CAD 130 for international applicants and asylum seekers, paid by credit card.

Tuition (indicative, per year of 30 credits)

Universite 1: CAD 5,855 to 6,535 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and CAD 13,305 to 14,265 for international students. Tuition is calculated per course load and paid in full in September or in two instalments (September and January).

Main campus, Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg (200 avenue de la Cathedrale). All programs are delivered here, with some programs offered online.

• Main building: classrooms, computer and science labs, two gymnasiums, Sportex fitness centre (cardio and LifeFitness equipment, free weights, functional training area, squash and pickleball courts), Alfred-Monnin Library (second floor; lending, research help, scanning, databases), cafeteria in the student centre, art gallery, student radio and recording studio, two videoconference rooms, amphitheatre.
• Pavillon Marcel-A.-Desautels (2011, LEED Gold): nursing and health studies, with simulation rooms and labs reproducing hospital rooms.
• Pere-Theophile-Lavoie-O.M.I. Residence, 480 rue Aulneau: 7 private studios, 48 two-bedroom shared apartments, 1 three-bedroom shared apartment, laundry on floors 2 to 5, parking subject to availability.
• Espace pour grandir: learning centre and childcare service on campus.