A compact, inner-city Winnipeg university known for small classes, a strong liberal arts tradition and a deep commitment to Indigenous education and community engagement.
The University of Winnipeg is a public university in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. It grew out of Wesley College and Manitoba College, and received its charter as a university in 1967. It is best known for its small class sizes, close contact with professors and a welcoming, diverse student body.
The university offers undergraduate programs in arts, science, business and economics, education and kinesiology, along with a limited number of graduate programs and a well-regarded collaborative degree with Red River College Polytechnic. It has made Indigenous education and reconciliation a defining priority, including a requirement that undergraduates complete an Indigenous course.
Because the campus sits in the middle of the city, students can easily take part in local arts, culture, government and community life.
Estimated 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 scholarships, in-course awards and bursaries funded through its own donors and operating budget.
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. Figures the school does not publish as one amount are estimates. Confirm the current figure on University of Winnipeg’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with University of Winnipeg.
Applications to University of Winnipeg go through University of Winnipeg’s own application.
Applicants usually need a high school diploma with required senior-level courses in English and others suited to the chosen program. Mature and transfer students are assessed under separate criteria.
Apply online through the University of Winnipeg's own application, submitting your transcripts and any program-specific documents.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with University of Winnipeg.
Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba and a mid-sized prairie city with a lively arts scene, major festivals and a relatively affordable cost of living. The main campus occupies several city blocks downtown, linked by skywalks and close to transit, shops and The Forks.
The compact downtown campus creates a close-knit community where students easily connect with clubs, services and one another. The student association, cultural groups and Indigenous student services are active and welcoming.
The Wesmen compete in U Sports in sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer and hockey.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.