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University College of the North (UCN) is a post-secondary institution in Northern Manitoba, Canada, established under the University College of the North Act to serve the educational needs of Indigenous and northern Manitobans. Its main campuses are in The Pas, about 600 km north of Winnipeg, and Thompson, about 800 km north of Winnipeg, and programmes are also offered in communities such as Flin Flon, Norway House and Swan River. More than 70% of the local population is Indigenous, and Indigenous perspectives run through many programmes.

UCN combines college and university studies, with small classes taught face to face and online:

• Certificates and diplomas in IT, health care, business, early childhood education and skilled trades, some lasting as little as five months
• Bachelor's degrees in three to five years, including arts, business administration, education (Kenanow Bachelor of Education) and a Bachelor in Ininimowin (Cree language)
• Transfer options with partner universities, adult learning and upgrading

Teaching is in English, and international applicants need, for example, IELTS 6.5 overall. They must have their previous studies evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and apply by 1 April for the fall term. International students cannot receive UCN or Manitoba loans and bursaries. Student residences are available in Thompson, The Pas and Flin Flon, with family housing on both main campuses.

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Certificates, diplomas and degrees, many available at several northern locations:

• Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (majors including Aboriginal and Northern Studies, English, History), Bachelor of Business Administration (2+2), Bachelor in Ininimowin, Kenanow Bachelor of Education
• Business and community: Business Administration diploma, Community Economic Development, Office Assistant, Natural Resources Management Technology
• Health: Diploma in Practical Nursing, Health Care Aide
• Education: Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant
• Trades and technology: Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, Electrical Trades Fundamentals, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Industrial Welding, IT Support Technician, Culinary Arts
• Law Enforcement preparatory programme and adult learning

International applicants are admitted only in the Regular Student category. General requirements include:

• Non-refundable application fee of $164
• Non-refundable deposit of $2,000 when required during admission
• Secondary and post-secondary credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), with UCN selected as recipient
• Proof of English proficiency where applicable

Applications and all documents must be submitted by 1 April for the fall term and 1 August for the winter term. Once all requirements are met, UCN may request a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, although its issue cannot be guaranteed. Health insurance through guard.me is compulsory for international students.

English is UCN's main language of instruction. Applicants educated outside Canada or in another language must prove English proficiency with:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 80, with at least 20 in each component
• TOEFL paper-based: 550, with at least 50 in each component

Some programmes may require higher scores, and applicants from certain countries are exempt.

International students are not eligible for financial assistance such as student loans or bursaries offered by UCN or the Government of Manitoba. UCN staff provide information on sponsorship, awards, bursaries, scholarships and student loans for eligible students.

UCN offers student housing on its campuses:

• Carroll Hall, on campus in The Pas
• 11 and 21 Copper, two student apartment buildings a short walk from the Thompson campus
• Flin Flon Student Residence, fully furnished
• 24 family housing units at The Pas and Thompson campuses

Applications go to the housing office ([email protected]) with the UCN acceptance letter and proof of income, and remain valid for six months.