Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027, National (estimated deadline, applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
12 alternative credits (12-18)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
Overview
About the program
The Indigenous Studies program University of Manitoba reflects interdisciplinary approaches to research and scholarship that have been developed by Indigenous Studies over the years in its curriculum overall.
These include an emphasis on Indigenous scholarship, Indigenous epistemologies, a strong ethical commitment to Indigenous rural and urban communities, and a high regard for peer review processes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methodology and Research Issues in Indigenous Studies
- Issues in Colonization
- Culture: Theory and Praxis
- Indigenous Studies Colloquia
- Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies
- Seminar in Indigenous Economies
- Critical Theory and Indigenous Studies
- Trauma Theory in Indigenous Writing in Canada and Australia
- Advanced Seminar in Indigenous Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.5
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
To be considered for admission you must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Indigenous Studies or in a related discipline approved by the Indigenous Studies Graduate Committee as well as a minimum grade point average of 3.50 in the last 60 credit hours of course work.
Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- Statement of intent (five pages)
- Supervisor support
- Two academic letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Tuition Fees
- International (non-residents): 6,302 AUD / year (≈ 6,280 CAD / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 6,302 AUD / year (≈ 6,280 CAD / year)
Living costs
Winnipeg, Canada
1,060-1,656 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Indigenous Studies. Available scholarships include the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, DFL Scholarship Program, International Peace Scholarship Fund, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, ServiceScape Scholarship, Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program, ACES Scholarships, Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility, Monthly Scholarship Series, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS), Niara Scholarships, Amberscholar Scholarship, Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program, $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship, Voice Talent Online Scholarship, Dream Chaser Scholarship, Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards, Scholarship for students with disabilities, Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP), Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria, CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship, The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship, and the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme.
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