The University of Winnipeg is a dynamic campus and a downtown hub that connects people from diverse cultures and nurtures global citizens.
- 4 Courses
- 9,338 Students
- Public Institution Type
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (4)
- Postgraduate Certificate Applied Project Management Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Emerging Leaders Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Management Diploma
- Postgraduate Certificate Management Certificate
About
History
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.
Education
The primary goal of UWinnipeg' s Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) area is to offer programming that reflects the needs of industry and prepare graduates for high-growth careers. PACE offers a wide range of full and part-time courses, programs, certificates, and diplomas in the areas of management, project management, human resources, finance, public relations, marketing, gaming, IT Security, education, and customized training.
Research
University of Winnipeg 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 University of Winnipeg 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.
Career
Career Services offers a wide range of supports to students and recent graduates of The University of Winnipeg. We can help you with Career Planning - with tips and tools on how to assess yourself, explore different fields, decide on a career path and then make it happen. We have compiled resources on occupations, graduate schools and pre-professional admission testing (MCAT, GMAT, etc.), and ways to get experience through internships and volunteer positions.
Services
Student services
International Students Services at University of Winnipeg offers a variety of services — including orientation, socio-cultural events and a mentorship program — to international students.
Housing services
With internet hook-ups, clean and comfortable rooms, live-in Resident Assistants, and opportunities to meet great friends, University of Winnipeg student housing options bring you as close to home as you can get.
Library services
More than 750,000 items including books, periodicals, microfiche, and videos
Medical services
All international students at The University of Winnipeg are required to purchase International Student Health Insurance. This insurance will cover medical costs such as visiting the doctor when you are sick, injured, going to the hospital and purchasing some prescription medication. A couple of weeks after purchasing this insurance you will receive a health insurance card.
Student Life
Campus life
UWinnipeg Campus Living offers a variety of options for UWinnipeg students to live on campus, and is the first post-secondary institution in Manitoba to offer 1st Year Residence Guarantee !
As a member of the University of Winnipeg residence community, you can expect a memorable and rewarding living, learning environment that encourages personal growth, mutual respect, and academic success. Living in residence connects you to the heart of student life on campus and the convenience of being minutes away from class.
Sports facilities
The University of Winnipeg has both men'’s and women’'s volleyball, basketball, soccer and wrestling teams— as well as men's baseball. As well University of Winnipeg supports numerous inner city youth teams within the Wesmen family through assertive fundraising and community partnerships.
Student clubs
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) has created the International Students’ Association (ISA) to help support International students and to contribute and improve campus life. The ISA provides personal and moral support to all its members.