Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba is a place of great economic importance and is one of the most affordable cities in Canada. Founded in 2000, Canadian Mennonite University is religiously affiliated to Mennonite Church Canada and the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba. CMU has Menno Simons College operating under its name and is situated on the University of Winnipeg campus. CMU’s faculty, staff and students work to improve the health and wellbeing of people around the world through the discovery and application of knowledge. CMU offers four bachelor degrees and graduate degrees with majors in 19 different subjects and pre-professional studies in around 26 subjects.

Rankings

  • Ranked #3 on meta rankings by LanguageCourse site.
  • Ranked #61 among various universities in Canada.
  • Ranked 126 at country level by Webometrics.

Highlights

Type Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Cost of Attendance 22,693
Admission Portal Online Application
Intake Fall/ Winter/ Spring/ Summer
Student to Faculty Ratio 1:18
Official Website www.cmu.ca
Admission Helpdesk admissions@cmu.ca

Canadian Mennonite University Campus

CMU, a small, Christian, liberal arts university laid its foundation in the year 2000.

  • The campus stretches up to 43 acres of land.
  • Nearly 200 undergraduate students live on campus.
  • CMU Student Council is the exclusive student organisation that represents all students.
  • Student Affairs has more than offices that cater to various needs of the students including leadership development, residential programs, public service, career exploration and community engagement.

Residence Facilities at Canadian Mennonite University

Around 200 of the UG students are currently utilizing on-campus accommodation. Students can also opt for off-campus accommodation.

  • Students need to fill the online housing application form by May 30 to avail the on-campus housing offered by CMU.
  • Students are presented with three options for on-campus accommodation which include apartments, shared dormitory rooms, and single dorm rooms, etc.
  • Students are required to participate in an apartment meal plan once every week.

Programs offered at Canadian Mennonite University

Programs are offered at Canadian mennonite University for four undergraduate degrees, i.e., Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Administration, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Therapy are offered in around 19 subject areas.

  • CMU offers MA degrees in Divinity, Theological Studies, Christian Ministry, and in Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development, MBA, and *doctorate* across – subject areas at masters and doctoral levels, respectively.
  • International students are mandatorily required to attend the International Student Orientation after arriving in Winnipeg.
  • Within all degree programs, there is a practical component that enables students to learn through community and work engagement and thus assist students on the path of career.

Application Process

Level of Education Indian Students Chinese students Sri-Lankan students
High school Level 7/10 or 53/100 or second-class division 4/5 or 75 64.9/100
College Level 60/100 CGPA of 4.5 or 80 80%

English proficiency Requirements:

English Proficiency Test Minimum Required score
TOEFL TOEFL-PBT: 550
TOEFL-CBT: 213
TOEFL-IBT: 80
IELTS 6.5
PTE 58

Deadlines

Semester Undergraduate Deadlines Graduate Deadlines
Fall semester May 1 March 31
Winter semester August 10 June 30
Spring/ Summer semester - January 31

Supporting documents: statement of interest and intent, confidential reference forms, official transcripts of school and college level, resume, Study Permit, eTA or Visitor Visa

Cost of Attendance

International students are required to make advance deposit of at least the first semester at the time of admission. Students will be allowed to attend the classes only after the advance deposit has been made. Following are the various fees related to UG and PG courses:

Budget Item Undergraduate Amount (CAD) Graduate Amount (CAD)
Tuition Fee 11,904 7,124
Student Services Fees 800 800
Books & Fees 2,100 2,100
Room & Board 6,600 6,600
Personal Effects 500 500
Health Insurance Fee 789 789
Total 22,693 17,913

Scholarships & Financial Aid for International Students

The university offers scholarships for international students to afford study in Canada. International students can apply for scholarships but they can not get full tuition scholarships as per the conditions but they can apply for specialised awards and scholarships.

  • International students should note that they are not eligible for leadership scholarship or academic entrance scholarship. Remaining scholarships are academic merit award, music merit award, business merit award, science merit award and many more.
  • More than 50% of the students receive financial aid in one or the other form.
  • Application for scholarship should be made by February 28 by UG students.
  • Students can also apply for on-campus and off-campus employment while their study at CMU.

Alumni Network

Alumni of CMU are given the Alumni Benefit Cards using which the alumni can avail on-campus discounts at CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre, folio café, meals, meeting rooms, conference rates discounts, blazer home games; course audit discounts; library resource access; job boards, etc.

Some of the notable alumni are: Rudy Wiebe- author, professor, University of Alberta; Beth Goobie- poet and fiction writer; Cameron Friesen- Canadian politician and MLA of Manitoba for Modern Winkler.

Placements

CMU prepares the students for the professional world by teaching them the art of resume making, cover letters attending interviews and so on.

CMU assists students in placements by offering them the Practicum Program and connecting them to over 500 local and international community partners.