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. “I’m proud of the work being done at the University of Winnipeg to create an atmosphere where students excel,” says president Todd Mondor. “The smaller class sizes allow students to make strong connections with their professors and participate in cutting-edge research. This plays a vital role in developing the next generation of leaders.” The university is also committed to advancing reconciliation. In 2015, the university mandated an Indigenous course requirement for all undergraduate degrees, one of the first universities in Canada to do so, ensuring that students have a baseline knowledge of Indigenous people and culture. Last year, the school also hired eight new Indigenous faculty members and saw its first Indigenous cohort graduate from the developmental studies program. Meanwhile, the Pathway to Graduate Studies connects undergraduate Indigenous students with research opportunities in STEM. 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: UWinnipeg students and alumni now have secure, flexible access to their academic documents through MyCreds. Students and alumni can share the most up-to-date credentials with other institutions, employers and more.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$6,448
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 59% | Science: 55.6% | Commerce: 54.3%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 6,893 | Part-time: 1,883
Graduates: Full-time: 179 | Part-time: 73
International Students: First-year: 16.7% | Graduate: 44.7%
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 222 (151 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of single room: $5,892
Cost of single room with meals: $10,936 to $13,536
Cost of apartment-style: $9,561
Standout programs
Physics: Students take a deep dive into the fundamental laws of nature, with opportunities to engage in research alongside faculty and the option to stream in chemical, computational and mathematical physics.
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.
