Central and East European Studies (BA)

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

University Rank:#643

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 14,792 / per year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Central and East European Studies (BA)

About

The dissolution of the Soviet Union, the eastward expansion of the European Union and NATO and the Russia-Ukraine war have changed the social, political and economic environment of Central and Eastern Europe.

Our interdisciplinary program explores the massive social and cultural changes in Central and East European countries that have dominated the world's attention. Students will study literature, cinema, languages and cultures of the region, state formation and democratization, privatization, new market economies and more.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Central and East European Studies program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.

Direct entry admission requirements

Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.

Advanced entry admission requirements

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 86

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency test options

If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.

The information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study, except for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), which have their own acceptable tests and minimum required scores. Please refer to the applicant information bulletin for program specific admission requirements.

If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check your program for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.

Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.

Test options

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)

Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)

IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System)

Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre

Minimum score required: 60

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
- Minimum component scores:
  - 20 in Reading
  - 20 in Writing
  - 20 in Listening
  - 20 in Speaking
For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
- Minimum component scores:
  - 4.0 in Reading
  - 4.0 in Writing
  - 4.0 in Listening
  - 4.0 in Speaking

Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced

Minimum score required: 180

Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency

Minimum score required: 180

Pearson Test of English

Minimum score required: 58

Duolingo English Test^*

Minimum overall score of 120, and
Minimum component scores:
- 105 in Literacy
- 105 in Comprehension
- 105 in Production
- 105 in Conversation

* Test not accepted for Faculty of Law or IDDP program

Career

Professional opportunities

The study of Central and Eastern Europe provides training for a wide range of professions that require skills in communication, interpretation and research. A first-hand understanding of an area, and fluency in one of its languages, can open doors to careers in many fields.

Our graduates have found jobs in diplomacy, media, publishing and editing, local heritage and cultural agencies, business and bilingual education.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

14,792 / per year

Central and East European Studies (BA)

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

Go to Official Website