International Applicants
November 2025 Study Permit Updates from the Government of Canada
Provincial Attestation Letters: No Cap on Certain Graduate Students
In November 2025 the federal government announced that beginning January 1, 2026, graduate students planning to attend a public institution will not require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply for a study permit.
Faster Study Permit Processing for Doctoral Students
If you are a doctoral student, you and your family may be eligible for study permit processing in as little as two weeks.
For the most up-to-date information in these matters, please refer to Study in Canada as a Graduate Student.
Studying away from home can be an exciting and challenging time. The University of Winnipeg has many supports in place to help International students succeed!
International Student Services at the University of Winnipeg offers immigration advising, campus tours, tutors, mentor programs, and events for International students.
If you'd like to confirm whether your current language ability and degree meets the University of Winnipeg's minimum requirements for admission, please consult Minimum Academic Requirements: International Credentials.
As you consider studying at The University of Winnipeg, you may also wish to review some other offerings:
Please contact graduaterecruitment@uwinnipeg.ca if you need more information!