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Admission Requirements

Are you seeking a progressive education along with an exceptional student experience? The post-degree programs at UWinnipeg PACE offer unparalleled advantages with small class sizes and specialized accelerated programs designed to help you advance in approximately one-year.

Full-Time Program Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • International students are required to hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree or a 2-year diploma. (Applicants with a 2-year diploma must have one additional year of work experience to be eligible).
    • A Higher National Diploma from Nigeria and Ghana are exceptions
    • PACE reserves the right to determine if the academic credential is from an accepted post-secondary institution
  • The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or Final Percentage on these transcripts will be assessed for eligibility
    • *Minimum grade must be 60% or equivalent in national grading scheme
    • See below for more detail
Program Specific Requirements

Please refer to program specific pages for more details about individual program requirements

Applied Data Analytics Post-Degree Diploma

  • If IT degree (with Python courses) – no work experience required
  • If no IT degree nor IT diploma – 1 year experience (with Python)

Artificial Intelligence Post-Degree Diploma

  • If applicant has completed an IT degree, with courses including Python, JSON, SQL, within the last two years, no work experience is required.
  • For all other applicants, a Bachelor’s degree is required AND minimum 1 year of work experience within the last five years using Python and SQL.
  • Additional work experience in Java and XML is preferred.

Full Stack Web Development Post-Degree Diploma

  • If IT degree  – no work experience required
  • If no IT degree nor IT diploma – General knowledge in Web development is preferred

Predictive Analytics Post-Degree Diploma

  • If IT degree (with Python courses) – no work experience required
  • If no IT degree nor IT diploma – 1 year experience (with Python)

 

    *Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: prior academic performance, amount of and type of work experience, and proficiency in English. Preference is given to applicants with the strongest combination. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

    Minimum Cumulative GPA or Final Percentage by Country

    Country

    Minimum Degree

    Minimum GPA
    or Percentage*

    Brazil

    Bachelor

    6.0 or C+

    China

    Bachelor

    70% or C

    Ghana

    Bachelor or Higher National Diploma

    3/5 or 60%

    India

    Bachelor

    6/10 or 60%

    Jamaica

    Bachelor or Associate Degree

    2.5/4 or 60%

    Nigeria

    Bachelor or Higher National Diploma

    60%

    Pakistan

    Bachelor

    Second Class or Pass Class

    Philippines

    Bachelor

    3.0 or C

    Ukraine

    Bachelor

    3 or satisfactory

    United Kingdom

    Bachelor

    50%


    You must provide a copy of your official transcript for all previous post-secondary studies (including university, CEGEP, Higher National Diploma, or private college), both completed and uncompleted. If a higher degree is attained (post-graduate diploma, Master’s, or PhD), the minimum GPA, or percentage, must be attained in all degrees.

    *Minimum grade must be 60% or equivalent in national grading scheme unless otherwise indicated

    Part-Time Program Academic Requirements

    * International Applicants are only eligible for online programs within our part-time studies offerings at PACE.

    Academic Requirements

    International applicants must meet a minimum grade must be 60% or equivalent in national grading scheme unless otherwise indicated in all post-secondary studies.

    Applicants MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).

    Work Experience Requirements

    Work Experience

    Most PACE program require work experience in addition to the academic requirements. Please refer to program specific pages for more details.
    (Applicants with a 2-year diploma must have one additional year of work experience to be eligible)

    Program

    Professional Work Experience
    (Minimum)

    Advanced Project Management & Technology

                                                                                                                                                                        2 years
    Applied Data Analytics

    1 year

    A degree in Computer Science is required. Applicants without a Computer Science degree must have at least one year of work experience using Python.

    Artificial Intelligence

    1 year

    A degree in Computer Science is required. Applicants without a Computer Science degree must have at least one year of work experience using Python.

    Buisness Analysis and Transformation

                                                                                                                                                                               2 years

    Digital Marketing Management

                                                                                                                                                                                6 months
    Full Stack Web Development

                                                                                                                                                                                 1 year

                                   A degree in Computer Science is required. Applicants without a Computer Science degree must have at least one year of work experience using Python, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, SQL.

    Predictive Analytics

    1 year

    A degree in Computer Science is required. Applicants without a Computer Science degree must have at least one year of work experience using Python.

    Strategic Communication & Digital Marketing 

    6 months

     

    Supply Chain Management

    2 years

    Web Application Development 

    1 year

    A degree in Computer Science is required. Applicants without a Computer Science degree must have at least one year of work experience using Python, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, SQL.

    Internship placements can be counted toward the minimum work experience requirement.

    We recommend applicants to Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics demonstrate additional professional work experience in applied computer science, applied statistics, engineering, or a business role involving the use/analysis of data. Additional work experience in Java and XML is preferred to strengthen their application.

    Note: Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: prior academic performance, amount of and type of work experience, and proficiency in English. Preference is given to applicants with the strongest combination. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

    English Language Requirements

    English Language Requirements

    ALL applicants to full and part time programs whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit ONE of the following English language proficiency measures:

    • Duolingo English Test with a minimum test score of 120*
      • Applicants must meet the minimum scores in the following components:
            • 100 in Production
            • 125 in Literacy
            • 110 in Conversation
            • 130 Comprehension
    • IELTS Academic- A minimum overall academic band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 for all four categories (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)*.
    • TOEFL iBT - A minimum score of 86 with no less than 20 in each component*.
    • TOEFL Home Edition - A minimum score of 86 with no less than 20 in each component*.
      • TOEFT MyBestScore may be considered with a minimum score of 20 on each individual component*.
    • TOEFL (paper based) - A minimum score of 568 with no less than 50 in each component*.
    • Heartland International English School’s Pathway 2 program with 80%, .
    • International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) English Pathway Program achieving a minimum score of 3.4.
    • Three years of full-time education in English at secondary (high school) or post-secondary (university or college) levels in Canada or English Exempt Country.
    • At least five credits at the Grade 12 level from a Canadian curriculum, including one credit of 40S English with a minimum average grade of 75%. *
    • Achieved a minimum grade of four (B) on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English course, or a minimum grade of three (B) on the Advanced Placement English examination (Language Composition; Literature and Composition).

      *Admission into the Strategic Communication and Digital Marketing Diploma requires:

      • TOEFL iBT & Home Edition- A minimum overall score of 94 in the TOEFL with at least 25 in the TOEFL Writing category.
      • IELTS Academic - An overall academic IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in all four categories (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).
      • Duolingo - A minimum test score of 125
        • Applicants must meet the minimum scores in the following components:
              • 105 in Production
              • 125 in Literacy
              • 110 in Conversation
              • 130 Comprehension

      Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.

      The University reserves the right to request English language proficiency testing result documentation for any international applicant.

      Note: Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: prior academic performance, amount of and type of work experience, and proficiency in English. Preference is given to applicants with the strongest combination. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

      Application Deadlines

      We strongly advise applicants to apply early as space is limited and demand for some full-time programs is extremely high.

      Key Application Deadlines

      NOTE: programs may reach capacity prior to application deadline.

      • September 15 (January/February start dates)                       
      • January 15 (May Programs)
      • May 15 (August/September start dates)   

      Application Steps

      Step 1: Before You Apply

      Learn about our Admissions Criteria including academic requirements, and English Lanaguage proficiency listed in this page. Consult our complete Enligsh language requirements publication if you need more clarification on the English language proficiency requirements.

      Step 2: Prepare Forms and Documents

      Begin the application process by creating your account with UW on the online application portal, and preparing the required documents.

      Step 3: Submit Your Application

      Complete the online application form and submit all required documents along with the non-refundable application fee.

      Due to high application volume, we process international applications on a selective basis. We prioritize based on the academic quality of applicants and on the diversity of the international student body.

      We also prioritize applicants that include all documents required to make an admission decision.

      Please ensure that you regularly check your emails for correspondence from us and that you submit all required documentation in a timely manner.

      Depending on your level of education (Bachelor, Masters or Ph.d and your work experience) you may be notified of meeting the admission criteria as quickly as 2 weeks.

      If you are offered a seat you must complete a number of steps in order to finalize your seat. Get more information about accepting an offer of admission.

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      Admissions process

      Documents & References

      The University will not process application for admissions without the required documentation and will not hold a seat for pending applications.

      Accepted students must present the original transcripts and proof of graduation from foreign universities and present an official/certified English translation of any transcripts and degrees/diplomas in languages other than English at the beginning of your program. The University may hold these transcripts for up to 30 days.

      Failure to provide original transcripts and proof of graduation may result in a hold on your account and removal from the program.

      What if my documents are under a different name?

      You must present proof of name change (i.e., marriage certificates, divorce records, etc) for transcripts held under another name.

      Why do you want my resume?

      Resumes identify prior work experience, specialized skills, and personal attributes.

      Study Permit

      International students require a study permit to attend a Canadian university. To obtain an application and detailed instructions, contact the Canadian Visa Office nearest you, or visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for further information. Study permits cost $125 CDN and can take up to three months to process. To complete the application process, you will need to contact a Canadian embassy or consulate or government representative.

      In addition to the application and fee, you will be required to provide the following documentation:

      • Valid passport
      • Letter of acceptance from The University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied and Continuing Education
      • Evidence of adequate funds to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses for you and any dependents coming to Canadian with you (for example, personal bank statements, letters pledging financial support from family or other sponsors, or letters from your academic institution offering you employment or bursary, scholarship or fellowship money)
      • Other documents, such as the results of a medical examination. Please check with your particular visa office

      Students from some countries require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. These countries are listed on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. You do not have to make a separate application or pay a separate fee. An officer will issue it at the same time as the documentation that you will need to enter Canada as a student.

      If you are planning to study in Canada for six months or less, you may study under Temporary Resident Status as a visitor.

      International students changing institutions within Canada and who already hold a valid study permit are not required to apply for a new permit, but should include a copy of their visa authorization form or immigration papers with their application package.

      Helpful information on applying for a study permit and arriving in Canada

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