Bachelor of Education (BEd) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Gain the foundation you need to build a meaningful, fulfilling career in the ever-changing teaching and learning environment. After a first degree, our Bachelor of Education (BEd) program offers a wide variety of courses and will prepare you for a career in education in just two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Duration: 2 years (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Bachelor of Education is a two-year program following the completion of a first bachelor’s degree which meets admissions requirements. Students are required to complete a total of 60 credit hours of study which includes 24 weeks of practicum experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Recognized bachelor's degree conferred by the spring convocation of the application year, a minimum 2.50 Adjusted GPA on the most recent 30 university credit hours, teachable subject or specialization requirements for the chosen stream (minimum C), and referee reports. Early and Middle Years Streams A recognized bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 90 credit hours. A minimum 2.50 Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA).

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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