University of Manitoba

Western Canada’s oldest university offers more than 100 programs, including some unique courses like assistive technology device design and decolonizing and Indigenizing engineering education. Professional schools offer degrees in architecture, engineering, medicine, dentistry, law and pharmacy. “As Manitoba’s research university, we combine a legacy of academic excellence with a forward-looking approach to the challenges of today and tomorrow,” says president Michael Benarroch. “Our diverse programs are enriched by unique opportunities for work-integrated and experiential learning. This equips our students not just to excel in their careers, but to drive innovation, foster inclusivity and create lasting impact in their communities and beyond.” The university is fostering the development of the next generation of Indigenous leaders by providing inclusive learning that promotes Indigenous student success. Home to more than 2,994 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, U of M offers specialized Indigenous programs, bursaries and scholarships, an annual graduation powwow and a Indigenous student community space, which includes a Mashkiki Gitigaan (medicine garden). The U of M’s Wawatay STEM Pathways program provides Indigenous students in the sciences with community, cultural, academic and research supports from orientation to graduation. While the trademark Georgian-style architecture reminds students of the school’s history, the school’s state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Active Living Centre welcomes visitors with its floor-to-ceiling windows. An extensive tunnel system links old and new buildings, keeping students warm during Winnipeg’s harsh winters.

Campus Buzz: Students of all faiths now have a place to go for their spiritual needs at the Bannatyne campus. The new multi-faith centre has sacred texts, prayer mats and space for prayer and ceremony. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
 $7,292 

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 89% | Science: 91.5% | Commerce: 92% | Engineering: 92%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 23,339 | Part-time: 3,312
Graduates: Full-time: 3,383 | Part-time: 527
International Students: First-year: 9.4% | Graduate: 37.3%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 1,176 (guaranteed for first-year students)
Cost of double room with meals: $9,768 to $11,402
Cost of single room with meals: $12,214 to $13,802
Cost of apartment-style: $9,302

Standout programs

Environmental Design: Pairing creativity with advanced technical training, this program teaches students core design concepts, methods and materials through hands-on learning. 
Business Analytics: Focused decision science and digital strategy, students learn how to interpret complex data and apply insight to real-world challenges.
Environmental Geoscience: This program combines studies in the earth sciences with training in how to address environmental issues triggered by resource development.

Reputation

Ranked #14 (Medical Doctoral) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.