International Students
International Students Viewbook
International Student Services
The Government of Canada requires students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents to obtain a Study Permit to study in Canada. Effective immediately, The University of Winnipeg requires an up-to-date record of your Study Permit to ensure your eligibility to study in Canada at The University of Winnipeg.
All registered international students at The University of Winnipeg must present their original Study Permit to Eric Benson, Senior Records Officer, 204-786-9466 Room 1C16C. Current records of this information is required to ensure your eligibility to study in Canada at the University of Winnipeg. Registrations may not be processed until this document has been submitted.
It is important to renew your Study Permit well before it expires to ensure your continued eligibility. Any renewed Study Permit must be presented to Eric Benson in order to update the student record.
Effective April 1, 2012, International students are eligible for Manitoba Health coverage if they have a valid study permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a minimum of six months and also live in the province for a minimum of six months in a calendar year. Spouses and children of eligible students are also covered if they have visitor visas or are listed on the study permit and live in the province for a minimum of six months. Health coverage is only provided while the study permit is valid.
What is covered by Manitoba Health?
Manitoba Health directly pays for medical care required, including visits to a health care provider, surgery and diagnostic tests. If a student is hospitalized, the province also covers:
• accommodation and meals at the standard level;
• nursing services;
• diagnostic and lab tests;
• medications given in the hospital;
• costs associated with surgery, including anaesthesia and surgical supplies;
• occupational, speech and physiotherapy; and
• dietary counselling.
For more information about Manitoba Health coverage, visit www.manitoba.ca/health/mhsip or call (204) 786-7101 or 1-800-392-1207 toll-free.
How to get your Manitoba Health card?
The University of Winnipeg requires international students to register with Manitoba Health as soon as they arrive in Manitoba. Registration forms can be printed from www.manitoba.ca/health/mhsip and either submitted in person or mailed to Manitoba Health’s Registration and Client Services at 300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3M9. Students must provide a photocopy of their study permit at the time of application.
For more information about how to apply, please call (204) 786-7101 or 1-800-392-1207 toll-free.
International students who are studying in Manitoba for a period of time that is less than six months are not eligible for Manitoba Health coverage. These ineligible students will be able to purchase equivalent basic health care coverage as a part of their registration process at The University of Winnipeg. Please visit the International Student Office for assistance.