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The University of Winnipeg received its charter in 1967 but its roots date back more than 130 years. The founding colleges were Manitoba College (1871), and Wesley College (1888), which merged to form United College in 1938.

The University of Winnipeg is one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions. Consistently ranked in the Top-10 in the country on an annual basis by both Maclean’s magazine and  The Globe & Mail newspaper, the University of Winnipeg is a leader in academic excellence, Aboriginal education, environmental studies & sustainability, and theatre & the arts. The University of Winnipeg is committed to improving access to post-secondary education for all individuals, especially those people from non-traditional communities, and has created an innovative Opportunity Fund to assist students who are under-represented to attend UWinnipeg.

UNIVERSITY MOTTO
Lux et Veritas Floreant - Let Light and Truth Flourish.

STUDENT STATS (as of Oct/ 09)
Total Undergrad Students: 9,135
Full-Course Equivalents: 29,346

FACULTY AND STAFF STATS 2009/2010
Faculty (UWinnipeg and Collegiate):
approx. 330
Support Staff: approx. 380
Temporary/casual Staff: approx. 567

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

  • Undergraduate Degrees: Arts, Business & Economics, Science, and Education
  • Master's Degrees: 
            Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and Society
            Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy
            Master of Arts in English with a Focus in Cultural Studies
            Master of Arts in Theology M.A.
            Master of Divinity M.Div.
            Master of Sacred Theology S.T.M.
            Master of Arts in Spiritual Disciplines and Ministry Practice M.A
            Master of Marriage and Family Therapy M.M.F.T

  • Joint Masters Programs (with the University of Manitoba): History, Public Administration, and Religious Studies
  • Joint & Applied Programs: (with Red River College): Administrative Studies, Child Development & Child Care, Communications, Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Environmental Studies, Business Teacher Education, Industrial Arts/Technology Teacher Education, Aboriginal Language Stream Program, and Vocational Teacher Education Program

COLLEGIATE DIVISION
COLLEGIATE DIVISION
Total Collegiate Students: 583
The Collegiate at The University of Winnipeg is Canada’s only on-site high school. The Collegiate Division offers Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 programs.

DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
The University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education’s (DCE) primary goal is to offer programming that reflects the needs of the community. DCE offers a wide range of full- and part-time courses, programs, certificates, and diplomas in the areas of Professional Studies (Management, Public Relations, Arts & Cultural Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Marketing Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education), International Languages, Aboriginal Perspectives, Educational Assistant, Information Technology, Indigenous Police Preparation program,Aboriginal Information & Communication Technologies Diploma, Introduction to University, Writer's, Gerontology, 55 Plus; and Custom Programs and Strategic Training Partnerships.

TUITION - 2009-2010

Arts and Education Tuition Fees - Regular Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 582.30
  • per 3 credit hours - 291.15

Science Tuition Fees - Regular Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 670.80
  • per 3 credit hours - 335.40

Arts and Education Tuition Fees - International Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 2,096.64
  • per 3 credit hours - 1,048.32

Science Tuition Fees - International Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 2,417.70
  • per 3 credit hours - 1,208.85

UWINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year the University distributes 1.5 million dollars to new and returning students. Entrance scholarships range in value from $100 - $24,000 each. The University of Winnipeg guarantees scholarships to students with an entrance average of 80 per cent or higher. Nearly one-half of all entrants receive an award.

UWINNIPEG OPPORTUNITY FUND

Unique among Canadian universities, our goal is to create a $10 million endowment fund that will ensure everyone, regardless of background and socio-economic status, has access to higher education. The fund seeks specifically to support Aboriginal students, young people from war-affected areas and refugee populations, and students from inner-city neighbourhoods, through fast-track bursaries, tuition credits and micro-financing for young entrepreneurs.

RHODES SCHOLARS
Overall, the University of Winnipeg family of alumni has 31 Rhodes Scholars within its distinguished membership.

UWINNIPEG’S RECENT RHODES SCHOLARS

RESEARCH
UWinnipeg has six Canada Research Chairs:

  • Dr. Dawn Sutherland is the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Science Education (named in 2006)
  • Dr. Mavis Reimer is the Canada Research Chair in the Culture of Childhood (named in 2005)
  • Dr. Jennifer Brown is the Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Peoples in an Urban and Regional Context (named in 2004)
  • Dr. Tom Carter is the Canada Research Chair in Urban Change and Adaptation (named in 2003)
  • Dr. Jacques Tardif is the Canada Research Chair in Dendrochronology (named in 2002, renewed in 2007)
  • Dr. Charles Wong is the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology (named in 2008)

UNDERGRAD STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
UWinnipeg offers unique research opportunities to undergraduates—many participate directly in research, either on their own or in close collaboration with faculty, a privilege usually reserved for graduate students at larger institutions. Often these students are listed as co-authors on publications and conference presentations. Departments at UWinnipeg employ undergraduate students as markers, lab demonstrators, and tutors. Hired routinely to assist professors with research, students gain practical experience, broadening their learning experience immensely.

LIBRARY HOLDINGS
More than 750,000 items including books, periodicals, microfiche, and videos

STUDENT HOUSING - Meal plans available.
UWinnipeg student residences are close to the campus and offer several options to fit your housing needs. UWinnipeg opened McFeetors Hall:Great-West Life Student Residence in the the Fall of 2009 located on the new Furby/Langside Campus.

Balmoral and Spence Houses are located within 5 minutes from campus. These houses are beautifully refurbished and provide students with accommodations that feel much more like a home than a dorm. Lions Manor Dorm Rooms are located within a 10-minute walk from campus. They offer a unique student housing option.

Lions Manor Furnished Bachelor Suites are a new addition to University of Winnipeg's student housing which offer students extra space.Lions Manor Unfurnished Bachelor Suites are also available. This allows students the option to furnish their suite to their own tastes. Lastly there is Lions Manor Unfurnished One Bedroom Suites which give students their own apartment with a separate bedroom in Lions Manor.

SPORTS – THE WESMEN
The University of Winnipeg has both men’s and women’s volleyball and basketball teams—the Wesmen. Combined, the Wesmen teams have won more championships than any other university in Canada.

STUDENT SUPPORTS

  • The Aboriginal Student Services Centre represents all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. Elders, Aboriginal Student Advisors, and Liaison officers are all available on-site for mentorship, academic and social support, and counselling. A new 3,000 square foot facility was created for the ASSC in Fall 2004. The new centre is the University’s focal point for culturally relevant Aboriginal programming including interactions with Elders, healing circles, and programs that encourage students to celebrate their identity.
  • The Nathan Micay Disability Resource Centre offers adaptive equipment and services for students with special needs or disabilities
  • Free career counselling for students and alumni (nominal fee for optional Career Interest Testing)
  • On-site daycare centre
  • Free tutoring in writing, math, chemistry, physics, and computer skills
  • Free internet access for all students

ALUMNI
The University’s 39,000 alumni contribute to the community through politics, law, medicine, business, theology, the arts, and athletics throughout the province and the country. Some of our most notable grads include:

Historian
 Frank Albo
Actress
 Nadia Litz
Businessman - Mondetta Clothing Prashant Modha
Musician/Aboriginal
Vince Fontaine
Musician - Crash Test Dummies Brad Roberts
Business Woman
Hilary Druxman
Musician
Rocky Roletti
Minister of Foreign Affairs for Canada
 Lloyd Axworthy
President of CanWest Global Communications
Leonard Asper
Pop Rock Star
 Chantal Kreviaziuk
Premier of Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Film Producer
Guy Maddin
President of Great West Life
 Raymond McFeetors
Mayor of Winnipeg
 William Norrie
Journalist
 Lindor Reynolds
Children's Entertainer
 Fred Penner
Dean of Business at Stanford
John Roberts
Parliamentarian  Bill Blaikie
Minister of the Treasury Board
Vic Toews
Mayor of Winnipeg
 Susan Thompson
Comedian/DJ
 Trevor Boris
TV
 Don Newman
TV
 Eleonor Koopsamay
Actor
Len Cariou

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