Manitoba's largest research university, known for its professional programs, strong Indigenous partnerships and a Winnipeg location with a compact cost of living.
The University of Manitoba is a public research university in Winnipeg and the largest university in the province. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and it is home to Manitoba's only medical school and law school.
The university is located on Treaty 1 territory and the homeland of the Red River Métis, and it has made Indigenous achievement a central part of its mission. Its Fort Garry campus serves as the main hub for most faculties, while the Bannatyne campus is the centre of health sciences education.
Students choose from many faculties, including Arts, Science, Engineering, Management, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Architecture and Health Sciences. Co-operative education, research opportunities and community partnerships help students connect their studies to careers.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students apply for student aid through the program of the province they live in. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
The university offers entrance awards, in-course scholarships and need-based bursaries to help students manage costs.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on University of Manitoba’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with University of Manitoba.
Applications to University of Manitoba go through University of Manitoba’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with the prerequisite courses for their chosen faculty and a competitive average. Some programs have additional requirements such as portfolios, interviews or supplementary applications.
Apply online through the University of Manitoba's own application, choose your faculty and program, and submit your transcripts and any program-specific materials by the deadline.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with University of Manitoba.
Winnipeg is a mid-sized prairie city known for its arts scene, festivals, diverse neighbourhoods and relatively affordable living. The main Fort Garry campus sits on a bend of the Red River in the south of the city, with green space, residences and a full range of student services.
Students can take part in a large number of clubs, student groups and campus events across both campuses. Winnipeg's festivals, restaurants and arts venues offer plenty to do off campus.
The Bisons compete in U Sports in a variety of varsity sports and use facilities on the Fort Garry campus.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.