Brandon University: Tuition, Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

Brandon University is one of the lowest-cost public universities in Canada for international students. In its 2025/26 fee table, a full year of Arts courses (30 credit hours) cost CAD 16,855.35 in tuition, or about CAD 19,700 including fees such as health insurance and the student union. The 2026/27 international table was not yet linked when we checked in October 2026.

Brandon is a small public university in Manitoba. Here is what you will pay, the deposit you need before your study permit, the deadlines and the honest limits of studying here.

Why Brandon University is good value

Manitoba's average international undergraduate tuition was CAD 23,160 in 2026/27, compared with CAD 42,062 nationally (Statistics Canada). Brandon's Arts tuition was below even the Manitoba average in 2025/26. For a student paying from savings or family support, that difference adds up over a four-year degree.

• Very low tuition for Arts, Business and Science degrees.
• Two intakes for most programs: September and January.
• Direct application to the university, no central portal.
• English waiver after three years of English-medium secondary or post-secondary study.

Tuition and fees for international students

Courses in Education, Music and Science cost slightly more per course. Graduate tuition for international students is about CAD 1,392–1,520 per 3-credit course, depending on the faculty. Manitoba Blue Cross health insurance is mandatory. The application fee is CAD 140 and is non-refundable.

English-taught programs

Our data lists 11 bachelor's and 4 master's programs. Examples:

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (4 years)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (4 years)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (through pre-nursing years)
• Bachelor of Education (5-year integrated BA/BEd, or after a degree)
• Master of Education, Master of Music, MA in Rural Development and MSc in Environmental and Life Sciences

Deadlines

The application deadline and the document deadline are the same date. Late files roll over to January or you must reapply. Not all programs accept students in January. Graduate applicants also complete a second, departmental application.

Admission requirements

• Secondary school completion with at least five academic subjects in the final year (or a senior exit exam), with an overall average of C or higher.
• Official transcripts sent directly by your school or exam authority, or a WES evaluation.
• Certified English translations in an envelope sealed by the translator.
• English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86 (each section at least 20) or 4.5 on the new scale, Duolingo 120 (all parts at least 105) or Cambridge 176. Results must be at most two years old.
• Graduate programs: a bachelor's degree, program-specific requirements, and Cambridge C2 only (C1 is not accepted).

Scholarships

Brandon offers endowed scholarships, awards and bursaries through one annual application for entering, current and graduate students. Whether international students are eligible depends on each award, and we could not confirm specific international amounts. Ask the awards office and read our scholarships guide.

Budget, work and life after graduation

Brandon suggests budgeting about CAD 35,000 for the first year. For the study permit you also need to show IRCC first-year tuition, CAD 23,448 for living costs and return travel, plus a Manitoba provincial attestation letter (PAL) as an undergraduate. Master's students at public universities have been PAL-exempt since 1 January 2026.

Full-time degree students may work off campus up to 24 hours per week during classes and without a limit in scheduled breaks. After graduation, you can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit within 180 days. See our work and stay in Canada guide.

Honest pros and cons

Mistakes to avoid

• Treating the deadline as an application-only date. At Brandon the application deadline and the document deadline are the same, so all transcripts and translations must arrive by 1 April (September) or 1 August (January).
• Paying the deposit before you are ready. The deposit is non-refundable, so be sure you can show IRCC the full proof of funds first.
• Using 2025/26 fees as final. Fees may change without notice, and the 2026/27 international table was not yet linked; confirm with the university.
• Sending translations you made yourself. Translations must be certified and arrive in an envelope sealed by the translator.

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Check the document list for your country

   Use the international requirements page.

2. 2

   Apply online from 1 October

   Apply through the Brandon University admission portal and pay CAD 140.

3. 3

   Send all documents by the deadline

   1 April for September or 1 August for January.

4. 4

   Pay the deposit

   After the Confirmation of Admissibility, pay CAD 5,000 by 1 June (September) or 1 October (January).

5. 5

   Apply for the study permit

   Use your Offer of Admission and PAL. Follow our Canada student visa guide.

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