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 .
Studying away from home can be an exciting and challenging time. The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has many supports in place to help International students succeed!
at the University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV 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 ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's minimum requirements for admission, please consult Minimum Academic Requirements: International Credentials.
As you consider studying at The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, you may also wish to review some other offerings:
Please contact graduaterecruitment@uwinnipeg.ca if you need more information!