About the university
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is a small Christian university in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It opened in 2000 when three Mennonite colleges merged. Classes are small: CMU gives an average student–faculty ratio of 18:1 and an average first-year class of 25. Every student completes a work placement.
CMU offers three- and four-year BA degrees in about 18 majors, plus BBA, BSc, music and music therapy degrees, and graduate programmes in theology, peacebuilding and business. Undergraduate tuition is charged per course, about CA$11,750 for a full year, which is low for Canada. From Fall 2026 CMU offers free shared dorm housing to first-year undergraduates (meal plan extra).
- Founded
- Opened in 2000 from a merger of three Mennonite colleges
- Type
- Christian university in the Anabaptist tradition
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1 on average; average first-year class size 25
- Work placements
- All students complete work-integrated learning
- Campus
- 500 Shaftesbury Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Intakes
- Fall (September) and Winter (January) for undergraduates
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management and Conflict Resolution major)
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Administration
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Biology Major
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
- Fee / year
- C$11,750
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; CAEL 60; TOEFL 4.5 (4.0 in each section); Duolingo not accepted
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (CAD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management and Conflict Resolution major) | 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organizational Administration | 3 or 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Science, Biology Major | 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Science, General | 3 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | 3 or 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts, Economics | 3 or 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics | 3 or 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies | 3 or 4 years | C$11,750 | ≈ ₹7.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Canadian Mennonite University with similar universities in Canada.
Scholarships
- Undergraduate
Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
Value: Varies (not published on the international page)
Eligibility: Open to international students; apply by 28 February.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - All students
Faith Community Matching Grant
Value: CMU matches local church funding up to CA$1,000 a year
Eligibility: For international students, funds must come from a local church.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - New undergraduates
Free first-year dorm housing
Value: Free double room in Poettcker Hall for the first two semesters
Eligibility: New undergraduates aged 21 or under, taking at least 12 credit hours a semester, with the full board meal plan.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- International applicants must meet CMU's country-specific requirements, complete an internationally examined curriculum, or complete a year of full-time study in Canada or the USA.
- CMU's country list sets the minimum average; check the India entry or ask admissions.
- Deadlines: 1 May for a Fall start and 15 August for a Winter start. Application fee CA$150; advance tuition deposit CA$10,000 (2026/27).
Postgraduate
- CMU's graduate programmes are an MBA, an MA in Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development and theology degrees (MDiv, MA in Theological Studies, MA in Christian Ministry).
- Graduate applicants who studied outside Canada or the US need a WES course-by-course (ICAP) report and references.
- The MBA (21 months, about CA$39,000–40,000 in total) is built around two on-site courses, so check whether it suits a study permit before applying.
Documents
- Online application and CA$150 fee
- Official transcripts sent directly by the school or through MyCreds
- English test result less than two years old, sent by the testing agency
- WES ICAP report and references (graduate applicants)
- Valid passport
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic | 58. |
| TOEFL | 4.5 overall with 4.0 in each section (CMU's published score; confirm the scale with admissions). |
| CAEL | 60. |
| Duolingo English Test | Not accepted. |
Accommodation and living costs
CMU has dorms and apartments on campus. From Fall 2026, first-year undergraduates aged 21 or under get a free shared room in Poettcker Hall for two semesters; dorm students must buy the full board meal plan.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Poettcker Hall double room (if not eligible for the free dorm) | C$1,300per semester | ≈ ₹87,073 |
| Concord Hall double room | C$1,627per semester | ≈ ₹1.1 lakh |
| Full board meal plan (required for dorm students) | C$2,639per semester | ≈ ₹1.8 lakh |
| Campus studio apartmentPlus a CA$459 apartment community fee | C$2,658–2,958per semester | ≈ ₹1.8 lakh – ₹2 lakh |
Campus and location
CMU has one campus at 500 Shaftesbury Boulevard in Winnipeg.
- Small classes: average first-year class of 25.
- Every student completes a work placement.
- International Student Health Plan is CA$873 a year.
- Christian university in the Anabaptist tradition.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Every CMU student completes a work placement; business placements can be with non-profits, start-ups, social enterprises or company teams. CMU does not publish graduate employment figures. For work rights, see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Canada
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FAQs
How much is tuition at CMU for Indian students?
International undergraduates pay CA$1,175 per three-credit-hour course, about CA$11,750 for a full year of 10 courses, plus course and term fees and the CA$873 health plan.
Does CMU accept Duolingo?
No. CMU accepts IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE 58, CAEL 60 or TOEFL.
When are the deadlines?
Undergraduates apply by 1 May for September and 15 August for January.
Is housing really free?
From Fall 2026, new undergraduates aged 21 or under get a free shared room in Poettcker Hall for two semesters if they study full time and buy the full board meal plan (CA$2,638.74 a semester).
Sources
- CMU: tuition and fees (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: international admissions (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: English requirements (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: how to apply (international) (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: international costs (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: international financial aid (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: a very short history (opens in a new tab)
- CMU: MBA costs (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.cmu.ca (opens in a new tab)
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