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Programs & PGWP Alignment

Available Programs for International Students

We are currently accepting applications from international students in the following full-time programs listed in the tables below. Refer to the program page linked in the table below for more details about that specific program, including estimated tuition and admission requirements. Advanced diploma programs have a minimum admission requirement of a two-year diploma or university degree.

Assiniboine College is a Designated Learning Institution recognized by the Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada.

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Program Start Dates

Program start dates are indicated by a ✔ in the tables below, meaning the program is open for you to apply to as an international student. Please note, some of the programs listed below could have a waitlist for their next intake date; meeting admission requirements does not guarantee you a seat to the intake date you apply to.

Cohorts

Programs with a 'cohort' notation require all tuition and fees to be paid in full before the program begins. Refer to Policy A20: Refunds, Registration and Adding/Dropping of Courses for full details about the refund policy and all conditions for eligibility for refunds.

Post Graduation Work Permit

At Assiniboine College, we recognize that selecting the right program is an important decision for international students. Recent updates from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program, effective for study permits applied on or after November 1, 2024, introduce new eligibility requirements. To qualify for a PGWP, students must graduate from a program related to one of five key sectors: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), trades, or transport.

Assiniboine College is pleased to confirm that many of our programs meet both national and provincial labor market demands and fully comply with the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) list issued by IRCC. We strongly encourage you to regularly consult the IRCC website, as eligibility requirements and program offerings may change with no notice.

Important Note: International graduates must meet all PGWP eligibility criteria set by IRCC. Final decision on PGWP approval rests with the Government of Canada and is independent of Assiniboine College.


Advanced Diplomas (Post-graduate)

ProgramCIP codePGWP eligibleLocation

Program Start Date

Length

January 2026

September 2026

Accounting52.0302

Brandon

8 months
Digital Agriculture Technology Advanced Diploma (cohort)01.0106

Brandon

2 years
Agriculture
(cohort)
01.0102

Brandon

12 months
Financial Services52.0804

Brandon

8 months
Geographic Information Systems45.0702

Brandon

8 months
Human Resource Management52.1001

Brandon

8 months
Marketing52.1401

Brandon

8 months
Public Safety43.0107

Brandon

8 months
Sustainable Food Systems01.0604

Brandon

9 months

Two academic years - Diplomas

ProgramCIP codePGWP eligibleLocation

Program Start Date

Length

January 2026

September 2026

Agribusiness01.0102

Brandon

2 years
Business Administration (various specializations)52.0302,
52.1001, 52.1401, or 52.0201

Brandon

2 years
52.0302 or 52.1001

Dauphin

2 years
Civil Technology (cohort)15.0201

Brandon

✔ starts October 2026

2 years
Early Childhood Education19.0709

Brandon

2 years
19.0709

Dauphin

2 years
Food Services Management (cohort)19.0505

Brandon

opening soon

2 years
Land and Water Management03.0101

Brandon

2 years
Media and Communications9.0702

Brandon

2 years
Network Administration Technology11.1001

Brandon

2 years
Social Service Worker44.0000

Brandon

2 years
44.0000

Dauphin

2 years
Web and Interactive Development11.1004

Brandon

2 years

Three academic years - Diplomas

ProgramCIP codePGWP eligibleLocation

Program Start Date

Length

September 2026

Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation)14.4201

Brandon

3 years


One Academic Year - Certificates

ProgramCIP codePGWP eligibleLocation

Program Start Date

Length

Nov
2025

Jan 2026

May 2026

Sept 2026

Nov 2026

Automotive Technician47.0604

Brandon

9 months
Carpentry & Woodworking46.0201

Brandon

9 months
Comprehensive Health Care Aide (cohort)51.2601

Brandon

✔ starts in October

9 months
51.2601

Winnipeg

✔ starts in October

9 months

51.2601

Dauphin

9 months
Civil Technician15.0201

Brandon

12 months
Construction Electrician46.0302

Brandon

9 months
Food Processing (cohort)12.0506

Brandon

11 months
Heavy Equipment Technician47.0302

Brandon ✔ starts in April 2026

9 months
Horticultural Production01.0601

Brandon

9 months
Legal Administration22.0301

Brandon

16 months
Medical Administration51.0710

Brandon

16 months
Office Professional52.0408

Brandon

16 months
Professional Cooking12.0500

Brandon

8 months

English for Academic Purposes

If your English level does not meet our English language proficiency requirement, you can apply to our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program and a college program to follow.

ProgramLocationMay 2026 StartLength
English for Academic PurposesOnline

14 weeks

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