The University of Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg prides itself on its small class sizes and range of degree programs, which include everything from human rights to dance to neuroscience. The school’s downtown location helps shape its identity. The school has long been reaching out to those around it, working to adapt its offerings to shifting urban demographics. “A vibrant urban campus at the heart of the city, UWinnipeg is full of exceptional opportunities for students,” says interim president Jino Distasio. From engaging with faculty in leading-edge research, to taking part in small classes with world-class professors, our students gain experiences that equip them to make the difference they want to make in the world.” The university is also committed to advancing reconciliation. In 2015, the university was one of the first universities in Canada to mandate an Indigenous course requirement for all undergraduate degrees, ensuring that students have a baseline knowledge of Indigenous people and culture. The Pathway to Graduate Studies program connects undergraduate Indigenous students with research opportunities in STEM. The Indigenous Language radio show aims to create an Ojibway-speaking community outside of the classroom. Over the past decade, the university has invested heavily in expansions and renovations, including new buildings with state-of-the-art classrooms, a science and environment building and an athletic complex.

Campus buzz: Students can now spend their summer studying abroad in Germany thanks to a new partnership with the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees) $6,472

Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 82.3% | Science: 85% | Commerce: 80%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 6,751 | Part-time: 1,836
Graduates: Full-time: 189 | Part-time: 76
International Students: First-year: 6.8% | Graduate: 50.3%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 222 (for 2025, 68% of first-years who applied got a spot) 
Cost of single room: $6,546
Cost of single room with meals:  $12,426 to $17,151 
Cost of apartment-style: $9,819

Standout programs

Human Rights: In this bachelor of arts program, students learn the knowledge, tools and strategies for education and advocacy in human rights. Students have the option to complete a local or international practicum placement for credit. 

Indigenous Languages: This program focuses on revitalizing Indigenous languages such as Cree and Ojibwe. Students will explore the causes of language shift and endangerment, engage with community learning methods and study the process of language reclamation. 

Urban and Inner-City Studies: This program draws on social, political, economic and spatial perspectives, combining traditional studies with a focus on inner-city housing, poverty and the urban Indigenous experience.

Reputation

Ranked #12 (Primarily Undergraduate) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.