University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- Varies by department (e.g., May 1, 2026 for some programs)
Last verified: 2026-03
About University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship supports international master's and PhD students with funding of $18,000 per year for master's students and $22,000 per year for doctoral students. The fellowship is open across all faculties and disciplines, with master's funding lasting two years and PhD funding lasting four years.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 86
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Manitoba requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band — a relatively accessible threshold. Focus on ensuring no single component drops below 6.0, which is the most common reason for missing the requirement.
- 2Practice time management in the IELTS Listening and Reading sections. Many test-takers at the 6.0–6.5 level lose points not from lack of skill but from running out of time on later questions.
- 3The application period is February–May. Book your IELTS test for December or January to have your scores ready, with time for a retake if needed.
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