University of Manitoba

About University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba (UM) was founded in 1877 and has, over the course of nearly a century and a half, evolved into one of Canada’s premier research universities. The university draws people from all around the world, with students, researchers and alumni bringing their unique voices to learning and exploration, shaping new ways of doing things and impacting important conversations in topics relevant to our times, from global health to climate change.

UM is home to over 31,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff. The university’s two main campuses — Fort Garry and Bannatyne — are accessible and inclusive. They feature traditional and contemporary architecture, expansive green spaces and state-of-the-art facilities. UM also has multiple satellite campuses across the province and research locations around the globe.

The University of Manitoba's world-class professors bring knowledge and industry-experience to the classroom and share their expertise, encouraging and inspiring academic excellence. UM offers more than 100 undergraduate programs across multiple faculties and schools, and more learning and research opportunities than any other university in the province.

The university provides resources to support students every step of the way, whether with career planning or with managing learning, work and personal life. Career services help students become aware of their strengths and preferences, be informed about career options and build employability.

Leisure and extracurricular options also abound on campus. With more than 250 student groups, UM students get involved in a multitude of offerings from community and cultural events, recreation programs, sports, special interest groups and student politics to name a few; all of which provide students opportunities to explore, network and connect.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates of the University of Manitoba are well prepared on the completion of their studies for future career success in a wide range of fields. In addition to providing co-ops, placements and exchange opportunities, the university helps its students to prepare for their professional career with a one-to-one careers support program. UM students and graduates can meet with a career consultant during their time at the university for personalised career planning sessions. Career consultants help UM students connect their interests and skills to potential employment pathways during these confidential discussions. They work with students to help them determine a degree pathway that corresponds with their profession goals, advise them on career decisions, and signpost work placements and experiential learning opportunities.

The university also operates the Career Mentor Program, which has been specially designed to help students make the next steps towards their preferred career by connecting them with experienced industry professionals. Mentors on the program help students to create careers plans and provide insight into potential future career pathways.

What's new

The University of Manitoba’s budget model evolving

The university has undertaken an extensive five-year review of its budget processes, resulting in significant recommendations that will provide greater stability and predictability. This includes a revision of the governance of unspent funds and how provincial grants and grants to academic units are apportioned. All recommendations have been made with long-term sustainability and the university’s mission in mind.

Manitoba alumni at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games build on a long legacy

The University of Manitoba is incredibly proud of its alumni competing and coaching at the 2026 Winter Olympics and 2026 Paralympics. The fantastic achievements of its alumni at these Games reflect the strength of the university’s sports programs and further build on a legacy of world-class performers.

At the 2026 Winter Games, the university is represented by alumni including a number of men and women’s ice hockey players and high-performance coaches like Derek Ingram and Michèle Sung.

They follow in the footsteps of over 100 years of Olympic achievement for Manitoba Bisons: previous Olympians include 1932 curling gold medallist Errick F. Willis, 1924 hockey bronze medallist Edward B. Pitblado, and 1964 & 1968 Olympic speed skater Doreen A. Botterill.