BSc (Agriculture) - Agronomy at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Agronomy program gives students an in-depth understanding of the world of soil and plants, from field crop production to the management of land and water resources.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in Agronomy is a four-year program focusing on the study of crop production, soil management and water resources. Students must complete 120 credits hours of degree core, restrictive electives and free elective courses.

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Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 70% over English 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus 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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