History
The University of Manitoba was established in 1877 to confer degrees on students graduating from its three founding colleges - St. Boniface College, St. John's College, and Manitoba College. The University was the first to be established in western Canada.
Education
There are many program options available to you within our culturally rich and diverse community – whether you know the direction you want to go or are looking to figure out where your passion lies.
Graduate students are leading the way to discoveries that matter to Canadians. Challenge yourself, expand your horizons and continue your education in one of our many graduate programs.
Research
Fueled by curiosity, our researchers are deciphering the building blocks of life, creating profound expressions of culture and discovering innovations that will shape the world of tomorrow. We've been doing this for more than 140 years.
Our Strategic Research Plan serves as a roadmap to champion research excellence. Guiding our efforts through established and emerging research strength areas and themes, our researchers address the most pressing issues facing Canadians as well as global societies.
Career
Career Services assists all University of Manitoba undergraduate and graduate students with career planning and job search questions. Alumni can also receive assistance up to 6 months after graduation. Whether you are undecided about your career direction or looking to plan for success, we can help! We encourage you to start your career planning as early as possible during your degree and to take advantage of experiences that help build the knowledge, skills and attributes that can lead to endless possibilities.
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Student services
As a service hub for students and residents in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, we provide the supports and referrals you need for personal and academic success. All our services are free and confidential, and we work hard to accommodate your schedule.
- Academic Learning Centre
- Career Services
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Student advocacy
- Academic integrity
- Health and wellness educator
- International Centre advising
- Student accessibility services
- Spiritual care coordinator
- Counselling services
Housing services
Each year, over 1,350 students get the full benefit of the university experience by living on the UM campus. Each residence has its own unique atmosphere based on the interests of the students who live there. Explore our spaces to find out which one is right for you.
Whichever space you choose, you can expect these standard features:
- Furnished rooms (including bed, desk, chair and bookshelf)
- Meal plans (optional in Arthur V. Mauro Residence)
- Study spaces
- Lounges with TVs
- Community kitchens
- In-house laundry facilities
- Storage space for luggage and personal effects
- High-speed Internet
- Reserved parking (available through Parking Services)
Library services
Ft. Garry Campus Libraries and Archives
- Albert D. Cohen Management Library
- Architecture/Fine Arts Library
- Archives & Special Collections
- Donald W. Craik Engineering Library
- E. K. Williams Law Library
- Eckhardt Gramatté Music Library
- Elizabeth Dafoe Library
- Fr. H. Drake Library (St. Paul's College)
- Sciences and Technology Library
- St. John's College Library
- William R. Newman Library (Agriculture)
Medical services
The University of Manitoba has two health clinics that provide the effective, patient-centered, collaborative, multidisciplinary primary care required for the success and well-being of UM students, faculty and staff.
Campus life
Each year, University of Manitoba classrooms are filled with over 26,000 of the brightest students from across the nation and more than 100 countries worldwide.
They are diligently supported in their efforts by over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to ensuring an outstanding learning experience. With two ever growing campuses and a population that makes it in essence Manitoba's third largest city, the University of Manitoba is a bustling knowledge community with an international reputation and reach.
Sports facilities
We encourage Manitobans to make life vibrant, rewarding and fun. More than 25,000 people use our recreation facilities at both campuses every year.
The Active Living Centre is a 100,000-square-foot facility and offers 1,000 free weights and accessories, 160 pieces of cardio equipment, a 12-metre climbing wall and a 200-metre elevated running track.
Student clubs
The campuses include a vibrant Indigenous community of thousands of students, staff, faculty and alumni.