International College of Manitoba (ICM)

ICM lets you begin your journey towards one of Canada’s leading universities, the University of Manitoba.

By offering additional personal and academic support, ICM helps you succeed in your studies. While the University of Manitoba lays your path with an abundance of opportunities to thrive, ICM ensures you make the most of each one of them. Make the smarter move today.

The International College of Manitoba (ICM) offers international students transformative learning experiences at Western Canada’s oldest university, the University of Manitoba (UM).

Through ICM, you have access to high-quality learning experiences and sharing global perspectives in a university community. Whether participating in a foundation program or on a pathway to an undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba, you can attend one of Canada’s best universities.

The ICM program prepares students for higher education at UM — a world renowned university that transforms lives through education.

UTP Stage I
ICM’s University Transfer Program Stage I (UTP Stage I) is an eight-month program that bridges secondary school and undergraduate studies. It consists of eight courses designed to prepare you for entry to university-level programs. Successful completion of UTP Stage I with the necessary grades assures you entry to UTP Stage II, which is the equivalent to the first year of a University of Manitoba degree.

UTP Stage II
Once you have successfully completed high school, or UTP Stage I, you can kick off your university studies by completing the first year of a UM degree program when you enter ICM’s University Transfer Program Stage II (UTP Stage II).

For UTP Stage II, you have your choice of seven programs, all requiring 12 months of study made up of three, 13-week terms plus an exam period. There are three intake opportunities each year, with terms beginning in January, May and September.

Once you have successfully completed UTP Stage II in your chosen program and you have satisfied university admission requirements*, including achieving the specified minimum GPA, you’ll be eligible to transfer to the second year of your degree at UM. Admission to some degree programs are determined on a competitive basis and subject to quotas.

To progress to the second year at the University of Manitoba, you must successfully complete 30 credit hours of advanced standing, meet the required GPA and satisfy the relevant entry requirements as identified for each program.