International Education
International Education Branch
1100-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 3P4
Tel:204 945-1126
Toll Free: (800) 529-9981
Fax (204) 957-1793
E-mail: education-excellence@gov.mb.ca
Canadian Mennonite University
General Offerings
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate Program
- Master's Degree
Key Information
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Accommodation Options: Campus Residence
- Health Insurance Requirement: International students are required to purchase health insurance. See price listing below for costs.
- Student Population: CMU has a student population of over 1600, with 500 students on our main campus, 100 students participating in our over-seas program and 1000 students taking courses at Menno Simons College, our downtown Winnipeg campus.
- Study Periods: CMU has two semesters per academic year. The first runs from September to December and the second from January to April. A few spring and summer intensive courses are available as well.
Institutional Profile
CMU is a Christian University . We offer Bachelor of Arts degrees with 15 majors, Bachelor of Church Ministries with 5 concentrations, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Musical Arts with 5 concentrations and a Music Therapy Degree. CMU strives to provide opportunities for students to integrate Christian studies with the knowledge they are gaining in other areas of study.
CMU's average class size is 20. Students receive a top quality education, can participate in dynamic classroom discussions and have regular interaction with their professors. Over 84% of our teaching faculty is educated at the PhD level.
International students are encouraged to be actively involved with the CMU community through on-campus housing, student activities and athletics. The Coordinator of Student Life Programs assists international students by helping them settle into a life in Winnipeg , obtaining health care insurance, assisting with visas, etc. International students have the opportunity to tour Winnipeg and the surrounding area to learn more about the place where they are living and studying. Regular social events are provided for international students to get to know each other and Canadian students better.
While CMU expects students to come with a solid grasp of the English language, we do have some ESL support for students. ESL courses are available to take alongside the regular programming. If students require more one-on-one tutoring, this can also be arranged. CMU is also has connections with other Linguistic schools, should you require intensive language study.
Program Details
International students are welcome to participate in any of our programs. We offer the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts: (General, 3-year) 90 credit hours
- Bachelor of Arts: (Major, 3-year) 90 credit hours
- Bachelor of Arts: (Major, 4-year) 120 credit hours
Majors:
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General Requirements of the B.A.:
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*Designates majors offered in partnership with the Universities of Manitoba and Winnipeg .
- Bachelor of Theology: (3-year) 90 credit hours
- Bachelor of Church Ministries: (3-year) 90 credit hours
Concentrations:
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General Requirements of the B.Th. and B.C.Min.:
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- Bachelor of Church Music: (3-year) 96 credit hours
- Bachelor of Church Music: (4-year) 130 credit hours
Concentrations:
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General Requirements of the B.C.Mus. and the B.Mus.A.:
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- Bachelor of Musical Arts: (4-year) 130 credit hours. Concentrations: Performance, Conducting, Composition, Musicology
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-professional Programs at Canadian Mennonite University for the 2002-03 Academic Year
A year or more of study at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) could prepare a student to meet the entrance requirements for degree programs of professional faculties or schools at various universities. The following are possible professional areas of study for which one could prepare at CMU:
- Agriculture
- Education
- Human Ecology
- Law
- Medicine
- Medical Rehabilitation
- Nursing
- Physical Education and Recreation Studies
- Social Work
The following pages provide examples to illustrate the possible contents of such pre-professional programs for students who wish to apply for admission to a professional school or faculty at the University of Manitoba or the University of Winnipeg . Possibilities similar to those outlined below exist for students who intend to pursue studies at another university. However, it is important that the student inquire about admission and program requirements at the professional school being considered and that the student work with the Assistant Dean at CMU to construct a program of studies at CMU that will achieve the student's objectives.
Tuition and Fees
The following fees are based on a student studying full-time (5 courses each semester) for two semesters, September - December and January - April.
Typical Costs for a Single Student |
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International Student |
Tuition |
9,750.00 |
Rent & Board |
5,224.00 |
Miscellaneous (fees, books, etc.) |
1,424.00 |
Total |
16,400.00 |
Tuition fees |
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3 credit-hour course |
555.00 |
Auditing 3 credit-hour course |
276.00 |
Applied music course, two semester, 1 credit hour |
657.00 |
Applied music course, two semester, 2 credit hours |
988.00 |
Applied music course, two semester, 4 credit hours |
1,317.00 |
Accompanist recital fee |
60.00 |
Fees for international students |
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Application Fee |
150.00 |
Tuition - 3 credit-hour course |
975.00 |
Health Insurance - Individual (estimate) |
400.00 |
Health Insurance - Family (estimate) |
1,200.00 |
All other fees for international students are at standard rates |
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Incidental fees |
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Academic Transcript (first) |
10.00 |
additional copies ordered at the same time |
6.00 |
Appeals for Grades |
30.00 |
Application Fee - Canadian Students |
50.00 |
Books & Equipment (estimate) |
1,426.00 |
Challenge Exam |
75.00 |
Damage Deposit (mandatory for residence, apartment & full-time students) |
200.00 |
Graduation Fee |
90.00 |
Late Payment Fee (per month) |
50.00 |
Student Services Fee (per credit hour) |
12.80 |
Parking - Residence & apartment students (annual) |
283.00 |
Parking - Non-residence (annual) |
152.00 |
Replacement of T2202A |
20.00 |
Special examination request |
75.00 |
Student Activity Fee (per term) (mandatory for residence, apartment & full-time students) |
40.00 |
Student Card (Estimate) (Students are charged $20 for replacement) |
10.00 |
Rent |
4-month semester |
Dormitory Rent |
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Single Occupancy |
1, 281.00 |
Double Occupancy |
912.00 |
Concord Hall (2318 Grant Ave) |
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| Single Occupancy | 1,598.00 |
| Double Occupancy | 1,166.00 |
Apartment Rent |
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Studio (no bath) |
1,940.00 |
2 or more persons, per person |
1,028.00 |
One bedroom (no bath) |
2,413.00 |
2 or more persons, per person |
1,262.00 |
One bedroom (half bath) |
2,640.00 |
2 or more persons, per person |
1,409.00 |
Two bedroom (full bath) |
3,281.00 |
2 persons, per person |
1,729.00 |
3 or more persons, per person |
1,409.00 |
Katharine Friesen Apartments (2320 Grant Ave) |
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Studio |
2,161.00 |
2 or more persons, per person |
1,210.00 |
One bedroom |
2,734.00 |
2 or more persons, per person |
1,456.00 |
Two bedroom |
3,281.00 |
2 persons, per person |
1,729.00 |
3 or more persons, per person |
1,409.00 |
Three bedroom |
4,330.00 |
2 persons, per person |
2,354.00 |
3 persons, per person |
1,583.00 |
4 or more persons, per person |
1,409.00 |
Concord Hall (2318 Grant Ave) |
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| One bedroom apartment | 2,800.00 |
| 2 persons, per person | 1,477.50 |
Meals |
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Full board (all residential students) |
1,700.00 |
Apartment students meal plan - single students (mandatory) |
271.00 |
Special events fee - commuters & married students (mandatory) |
19.00 |
Enrollment Information
To be eligible for CMU, international students must meet the following criteria:
- You must be eligible for admission to a major university in the country of your citizenship.
- If English is not your primary language you must demonstrate your proficiency in English through one of the following tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scoring 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test; International English Language Testing System (IELETS) scoring 6.5 based on Module A, B, or C; Canadian Test of English for Scholars and trainees (CanTest) with a minimum score of 4.5 in Reading and Listening and 4.0 in Speaking and in Writing.
To apply to CMU as an international student, please submit the following:
- Completed application form
- Application fee ($125)
- 2 completed reference forms
- Official transcripts from high school and any additional education you have completed
- If you intend to live on campus, please submit a housing form and deposit ($50)
On-line application and housing forms are available at www.cmu.ca.
Contact Information
Information can be found at:
- Main site - www.cmu.ca
- International students page
If you have questions or would like information, please contact CMU Admissions department:
E-mail - cu@cmu.ca
Tel: 204-487-3300 or
toll-free within Canada/USA 1-877-231-4570
Fax: 204-487-3858
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