The University of Manitoba is Western Canada’s first university, Manitoba's only research-intensive university, located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and in the homeland of the Métis Nation.
The university has been driving discovery and inspiring minds through innovative teaching and research excellence. Proudly located in the heart of Canada, UM has a strong and engaged community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community partners. Its impact is global with more than 181,000 alumni living in 139 countries.
Since opening its doors in 1877, the University of Manitoba has thrived as a place where students come to learn and be inspired. Students take part in over 100 service-learning, internship, co-op, and exchange programs with the chance to travel and study abroad in more than 35 countries.
It offers more than 100 programs and most of its academic departments have graduate studies leading to masters or doctoral degrees.
The university allows students to create their unique path of exploration and leaving through undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and even extended education to gain new skills, keep learning and prepare for their future.
The university has innovative spaces which enrich the student's learning experience. Its campuses set the stage for important discoveries, transforming itself with modern facilities while preserving the historic buildings that have defined the campus for more than a century.
The university's community believes in a holistic approach to wellness. Each year, more than 35,000 students, staff, and community members engage with the University of Manitoba through Recreation Services memberships, programs, and recreation facilities.
With university being an exciting yet challenging time, the University of Manitoba ensures its students succeed by providing them with resources to support them every step of the way.
Not only do they provide proactive approaches to safety and security on their campuses, but they also provide financial support, housing, career planning, support advocacy for students with disabilities and accessibility issues including visual, learning, hearing, mental health, medical and so much more.
To learn more about the university and also how to apply, visit the University of Manitoba website.
