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BA/BS in Icelandic

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada•QS 2027 #560 =

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University of Manitoba offers BA/BS in Icelandic, a bachelor's degree programme in Winnipeg, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 689 per credit (CAD 164 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 3 years
Local tuition: CAD 164 / credit
International tuition: CAD 689 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalog.umanitoba.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Icelandic, General Degree, is offered through the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba. It is a three-year, 90-credit-hour liberal arts degree combining a minimum 30-credit-hour Icelandic major, covering Icelandic language, literature, and culture, with a required minor of at least 18 credit hours in a different subject field. Direct-entry applicants need Manitoba high school graduation with five full Grade 12 credits and a minimum 70% average over English 40S, Mathematics 40S, and two further academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each; transfer applicants need at least 24 completed university credit hours with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00. The program suits students interested in Nordic and Icelandic studies, language, and culture who want a broad liberal arts foundation alongside a second area of study through the minor.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission is first to the Faculty of Arts general B.A. program, not directly to the Icelandic major. Direct Entry from high school requires Manitoba high school graduation with five full Grade 12 credits and a minimum 70% average over English 40S, Mathematics 40S, and two further academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each. Advanced Entry (transfer, 24+ credit hours) requires a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00. The Icelandic major requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and must be paired with a minor of at least 18 credit hours in a different subject.

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Icelandic award?

University of Manitoba awards a Bachelor's Degree on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Icelandic take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Icelandic cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 689 per credit (CAD 164 per credit for local students).

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