Bachelor of Arts in Russian at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Russian is the fourth most spoken language in the world. Knowledge of Russian culture, society and history and fluency in Russian opens up exciting career opportunities in many fields. The Russian program teaches cultural literacy by providing language competence and a knowledge of texts, films and other forms of representation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Arts offers a three-year undergraduate degree option in Russian, in which you will explore in-depth the languages, literatures and cultures of Russia. The general program offers general exposure to the humanities and social sciences and an opportunity to concentrate studies in at least two subject areas.

Career pathways

Knowledge of Russian language and culture provides career opportunities in: Education, Communications/journalism, Translation, Government/immigration, Business/commerce, Travel, Arts and culture, Libraries Some students have found jobs in Eastern Europe by linking their linguistic ability to another skill.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 70% over English 40S, Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each course.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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