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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 recognized on an annual basis by both  Maclean’s magazine  and The Globe and Mail newspaper. UWinnipeg is noted for academic excellence, Indigenous scholarship, environmental commitment, small class sizes and campus diversity. UWinnipeg also offers a number of unique Master degree programs. UWinnipeg is committed to improving access to post-secondary education for all individuals, especially those from non-traditional communities, and has created an innovative Opportunity Fund to assist students who are under-represented attend UWinnipeg.

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

STUDENT STATS (as of December 18, 2012)

Total Undergrad Students:  9, 705 (up 2% over fall 2011)
        Full-time:  6,262
        Part-time: 3,443

Graduate Students:              431

Total:                             10,136

Full-Time Equivalents:  7,525


International Students:

Undergraduates:              446  in University

                                      and approximately 238 in English Language Program

Graduate Students:          42

Total:                               488
  
FACULTY AND STAFF STATS 2012/2013
Faculty (UWinnipeg and Collegiate): approx. 390
Support staff and administration: approx. 429
Temporary/casual staff: approx. 761

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

  • Undergraduate Degrees: Arts, Business & Economics, Science, Education, Theology
  • Master's Degrees: 
            Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance
            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
            Master's of Development Practice - Indigenous Development
            Masters in Cultural Studies: Curatorial Practices

  • Joint Masters Programs (with the University of Manitoba): History, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Peace and Conflict 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
Total Collegiate Students: 353
The Collegiate at The University of Winnipeg is one of Canada’s only on-site high school. The Collegiate offers Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 programs.

PROFESSIONAL, APPLIED AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
The primary goal of UWinnipeg' s Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) area is to offer programming that reflects the needs of the community. PACE 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, Writer's, Gerontology, 55 Plus; and Custom Programs and Strategic Training Partnerships.

TUITION - 2012-2013
Arts and Education Tuition Fees - Regular Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 634.74
  • per 3 credit hours - 317.37

Science Tuition Fees - Regular Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 731.22
  • per 3 credit hours - 365.61

Arts and Education Tuition Fees - International Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 2,285.64
  • per 3 credit hours - 1,142.82

Science Tuition Fees - International Students

  • per 6 credit hours - 2,635.68
  • per 3 credit hours - 1,317.84
UWINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the University distributes just under $2 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.

NEW: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Scholarship honours students who are descendants of survivors of residential schools or who themselves are residential school survivors. Two awards of $5,000 will be made annually, one each to a female and a male student. Application forms are available from Student Services, 1st Floor-Graham Hall.

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 currently has five Canada Research Chairs:

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, basketball and soccer teams— as well as mens baseball and inner city teams for youth. 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.
  • Accessibility Services and the Accessibility 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’ has more than 40,000 alumni who contribute to the community through politics, law, medicine, business, theology, the arts, and athletics throughout Canada and around the world. Some of our most notable grads include:  (see more detailed list here).

  • The Hon. Lloyd Axworthy, P.C, O.C., O.M., President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg, former Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Len Cariou, O.M., Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated stage, film and television actor
  • Hon. Kevin Chief, Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities
  • Eleanor Coopsammy, CTV Winnipeg Morning Show host
  • Hilary Druxman, Jewelry designer
  • Linda Holeman, Author
  • Tina Keeper, Actress, producer, and former Member of Parliament for Churchill, Manitoba
  • Wab Kinew, Award-winning journalist, hip-hop artist and UWinnipeg Director of Indigenous Inclusion
  • Chantal Kreviazuk, Singer and songwriter
  • Troy Lulashnyk, Canada's Ambassador to Ukraine
  • Guy Maddin, C.M., O.M., Filmmaker
  • Shannon Martin, Global News anchor
  • Diane McGifford, former Provincial Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy
  • Cheryl McKenzie, Gemini Award-nominated journalist, host and producer of APTN National News
  • Donald John Roberts, Professor of Economics, Strategic Management, and International Business in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and award-winning author
  • Paul Samyn, Editor, Winnipeg Free Press
  • Susan Thompson, former Mayor of Winnipeg, former Consul General to the US, based in Minneapolis, and former President and CEO of The University of Winnipeg Foundation
  • The Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Minister of Public Safety