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STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Wide range of options for students to choose from International programs Student support Accommodation Extracurricular Short-term study Language programs Secondary student exchanges College diplomas/degrees University degrees Undergraduate Graduate PhD Post-graduate Transition programs Language upgrading English and French Immersion Other services Home stays with caring families On-campus residences Off-campus housing Private arrangements Athletics Music Dance Theatre Visual arts Clubs

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STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Manitoba institutions here today: Brandon University Red River College University of Manitoba University of Winnipeg Winnipeg Technical College

STUDY IN MANITOBA All you need for a world-class education Find out more about study in Manitoba http://www.gov.mb.ca/ie/india Contact: Cheryl Prokopanko Director, International Education Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy cheryl.prokopanko@gov.mb.ca