The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the heart of Canada. Winnipeg is Canada’s 7th largest city and capital city of the province of Manitoba, which has been ranked in the top three best large Canadian cities to live in.
UWinnipeg harnesses student inspiration so that they can make their mark on the world. The University of Winnipeg is well known for academic excellence, supportive faculty, small class sizes, and a welcoming campus. Students join a diverse community that pushes them to dream bigger, achieve more, and expand their world.
Students attending the university benefit from a low student to faculty ratio and early, hands on work and research experience. The university is highly accessible, offering some of the lowest tuition rates in Canada.
With 9,000 students, 1,600 of whom are international students from over 70 countries, UWinnipeg connects people from diverse cultures and nurtures global citizens. Located in a city where over 100 languages are spoken, international students attending UWinnipeg can benefit from opportunities in the local job market. The university offers more than 400 high-quality undergraduate courses across more than 50 fields of study.
The campus is a mix of classic and modern environmentally conscious facilities. The Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex is one of the most innovative Science complexes in Canada. It features more than 30 state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories where students research and study the most challenging issues in society.
There is something for everyone at UWinnipeg, including open green spaces, a rich array of arts and cultural activities, fitness facilities, and student groups. The campus’s vibrant downtown location allows students to advance their education while benefiting from the wide range of shops and arts and culture scenes just steps away from the campus.
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the launch of its first doctoral program, the PhD in Bioscience and Policy. Unique within western Canada, this program will equip students to apply their original research to public policy. The program reflects the university’s commitment to addressing critical global challenges through interdisciplinary education and research.
Over the last ten years, the university has invested more than CAD 217 million in the construction of new facilities and renovation of its existing structures, including CAD 66 million towards the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, which attracts 2,000 students daily and features more than 30 state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories.
UWinnipeg has also invested in the student residence building. McFeetor’s Hall features modern, air-conditioned, dorm-style units with internet hook-ups, private bedrooms and washrooms, premium common areas, and meal plan options.
The Buhler Centre, across the street from the main campus, is home to the Faculty of Business and Economics, as well as classrooms for the Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) programs, the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art, and Stella’s Café.
The newly renovated AnX added over 11,000 square feet of space exclusively for PACE students, creating 168 new classroom seats, as well as open-concept study and lounge space, a quiet room, a boardroom, and staff offices.
The Axworthy Health and RecPlex is a multi-purpose sports facility featuring a large, multi-use turf field that can be converted into three cross-court fields for soccer, football and other field sports. There is also a four-lane sprint track, a gym, a studio for fitness activities, and lounge spaces for students or visitors.
CAD$18,090 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
CAD$19,583 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
The University of Winnipeg offers students multiple funding and scholarship opportunities, from entrance awards to in-course awards after the first year of study. There are five main scholarships awarded to international students:
CAD 1,000 to CAD 3,000: new international students beginning their studies at UWinnipeg immediately after secondary school graduation will be automatically offered the International Special Entrance Scholarship if they meet the set requirements. Applicants must have a final grade 12 admission average of 85 percent or higher and complete an application for admission before March 1st.
CAD 5,000: this scholarship will be awarded to international students entering the first year of a UWinnipeg program with an 80 percent admission average or equivalent. Students will demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and must be admitted to the university by the scholarship deadline to be eligible.
CAD 2,250: IB Entrance Scholarships are awarded to students entering UWinnipeg for the first time with the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Students must have a grade total of at least 30, including the extended essay and the Theory of Knowledge course, with no grades below four.
CAD 2,250: is awarded to students entering UWinnipeg as an AP Scholar with Distinction having scored an average of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scored 3 or higher on five or more AP exams, or completed the AP International Diploma.
After completing a year of full-time study, international students can apply for a range of awards and scholarships for continuing students. An application for admission must be completed before any scholarships may be considered.
The language of instruction at the University of Winnipeg is English. To succeed, students must have a level of ability in English that allows them to participate in all aspects of university study. If English is not a student’s first/primary language and they are not from an English exempt country, they must meet the minimum English language requirements listed on the university website.
Visit the university website for more details and to access UWinnipeg’s English language requirement policy.
Students will also be required to provide relevant high school transcripts and other evidence of prior academic achievement when applying for their chosen course. The specific educational requirements will vary depending on the student’s preferred subject.
UWinnipeg offers international undergraduate students many programs across four faculties. The Arts department is noted for psychology, human rights, criminal justice and theatre and film. Business and Economics offers a BBA with concentration areas such as accounting, supply chain management, international business or marketing. Kinesiology offers a general stream or a science degree in athletic therapy. Science majors include biochemistry, physics, data science, environmental science, and neuroscience, among others.
The advantage of a small campus community is that the professors will get to know their students by name. UWinnipeg offers small class sizes, personal attention, and accessible professors all geared to help students excel. The average student-faculty ratio over a program of study is 25:1.
The best measure of a university’s success is how current and graduating students rate the institution. 90 percent of graduates are satisfied or very satisfied with the education they received at the University of Winnipeg. Surveyed students and graduates have ranked UWinnipeg amongst the best of Canada’s undergraduate universities. This illustrates the university’s commitment to excel in teaching and supporting students. Student services include a department specifically geared to the needs of international students, offering services such as personal and academic counselling, immigration assistance, mentorship, cultural festivals, and local field trips.
The University has six main faculties for its undergraduate and postgraduate students, including:
As well as the 400 courses available across these faculties, the University also has other specialist programs that may be perfect for international students:
PACE offers specialized programs such as project management, business analysis and transformation, artificial intelligence, etc. in high-growth career fields with strong employment prospects. PACE provides unparalleled advantages including industry-aligned programs and small class sizes that continually evolve to meet the changing needs of the job market.
The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is a high school at university offering grades 9-12 Canadian school curriculum. The collegiate is noted for its accelerated courses, dual credits, and a supportive learning environment that helps students reach their full potential, develop independence, and become mature, responsible individuals who are prepared for university and a life of continued learning.
To ensure students can learn and live in the best environment possible, the University of Winnipeg is equipped with contemporary facilities. Students learn in modern buildings with cutting-edge labs and equipment, as well as have access to extensive library resources to support their learning.
The university has its own residences for students including individual rooms and apartments for student families. All room options provide individual students with their own bedroom, regardless of whether they are staying in single or double dorms. These safe communities are the ideal places for students to live while they study, meeting likeminded others and forging bonds that will last a lifetime.
Recreation is covered too, as the university has a wide range of arts and cultural facilities including concert halls and live theatre performances, as well as contemporary sporting facilities both for personal use and for the university’s own teams, which students can try out for if they wish to play competitively at a high level.
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