University of Winnipeg

About University of Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) is a distinguished, student-centered public research university centrally located in the vibrant urban downtown core of Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba, Canada. With historic collegiate origins tracing back to Manitoba College (1871) and Wesley College (1888) which merged to form United College before receiving its university charter in 1967, UWinnipeg has earned a premier reputation for small class sizes, academic accessibility, environmental sustainability, and undergraduate research opportunities. Consistently ranked among Maclean's Top 10 Primarily Undergraduate Universities in Canada, the institution serves approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing over 75 countries. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including the landmark Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex—housing world-class laboratories and one of Canada's most energy-efficient university research facilities—the signature Buhler Centre (Faculty of Business & Economics), the state-of-the-art Axworthy Health and RecPlex, and the historic sandstone Wesley Hall ("The Castle"). Situated in one of Canada's most affordable major metropolitan cities, UWinnipeg offers international students exceptional value, high quality of life, 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility, and accelerated pathways to Canadian permanent residency via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) International Education Stream.