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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) is a public university in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Treaty One land in the heart of the Metis homeland. It traces its roots to 1871 and received its university charter in 1967. It is provincially and privately funded and describes itself as a compact, diverse, multicultural academic community with about 9,000 students and more than 60,000 alumni.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered across six faculties: Arts; Business and Economics; Education; Graduate Studies; the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health; and Science. Several programs are unique in Western Canada, including the Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and the Master's in Development Practice with a focus on Indigenous Development. In 2025 the University launched its first doctoral program, the PhD in Bioscience and Policy. Global College teaches and researches human rights, development practice, and peace and conflict studies.
Beyond degree study, the UW Collegiate provides high school (Grades 9 to 12) at the university, and Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) offers industry-aligned certificates and diplomas. The former Faculty of Theology is now represented by The United Centre for Theological Studies.
Campus life includes the Axworthy Health and RecPlex, the Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre, Gallery 1C03 (a public art gallery in Centennial Hall), a bookstore, and Wesmen Athletics, whose volleyball and basketball teams have won more national championships than any other university in Canada. The University of Winnipeg Students' Association represents over 10,000 students. Residence life is based in McFeetors Hall, with furnished rooms for individual students, unfurnished apartments for student families, a meal plan, and live-in Resident Assistants.
International applicants apply directly or through authorized agents, may start in Fall, Winter or Spring, and are supported by International, Immigrant and Refugee Student Services. The 2025-2030 strategic plan, Meeting the Moment, was launched in October 2025.
Awarded automatically to new international students entering undergraduate studies after graduating from a high school outside Canada. Requirements: a final Grade 12 award average of at least 85%, a complete admission application with payment by the deadline, enrolment in at least 18 credit hours in Fall/Winter, and no other UW entrance awards of $5,000 or more. Values: 85.0-89.9% $1,000; 90.0-94.9% $2,000; 95.0% and above $3,000, applied to the tuition account in the first term. The award average uses the best 40S English, the best 40S Math and one other 40S or higher-level course. Conditional offers follow interim Grade 12 grades; final values follow final grades in early September. Deferral for one year is possible. Deadlines match admissions: Fall June 15, Winter October 15, Spring February 15. See Entrance Awards.
For international students entering their first program at UWinnipeg (undergraduate, graduate, Collegiate or PACE) with the equivalent of a Canadian 80% Grade 12 average and exceptional leadership qualities. Values for 2026-27: undergraduate $5,000 (6 awards), graduate $5,000 (3), Collegiate $3,500 (3), PACE $3,500 (3). Apply with a personal statement, resume and two reference letters after starting an admission application; it cannot be held with the International Special Entrance Scholarship. 2026-27 undergraduate deadline for Winter 2027: October 15, 2026.
Students admitted from high school who transfer AP or IB results as credit receive $150 to $250 per qualifying exam result; submit a Request for University Credit by October 31.
Full support for residents of Huadu, Guangzhou or Hong Kong, China, covering tuition and fees, books, UW Housing with meal plan and up to $2,500 travel.
Continuing international students may apply for in-course awards each term. Canadian government student aid is not available to international students. Details: International Students awards.
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View scholarships for University of Winnipeg →First-year requirements are set by country of study. For Ghana, the secondary credential is the West African Senior School Certificate, with 5 academic passes (including English) and an average of B (B3). The university or college transfer grade for Ghana is B. Ghana applicants email a copy of the certificate and the WAEC scratch card serial number and PIN for online verification to [email protected]. Some majors, mostly in science and business, require high school Math, Chemistry and/or Physics courses.
The language of instruction is English. Applicants whose first language is not English and who are not from an English Exempt Country must show proof. Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Tanzania are among the exempt countries. Accepted tests, not older than two years: IELTS Academic, Online or UKVI overall 6.5; TOEFL iBT or Home Edition overall 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in each component (tests taken before 21 January 2026: 86 overall, 20 in each component); Duolingo 120; PTE Academic 58; LanguageCert Academic 67; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180; CAEL or CAEL-CE 60 (CAEL online 70); UWinnipeg English Language Program Academic Level 5; or the Academic English Program for University and College Entrance. Waivers include ten years of residency in Canada, three years of full-time English-language education in Canada, a Canadian Grade 12 English at 70% or higher, IB Higher Level English grade 4, or AP English grade 3.
The non-refundable international application fee is $120, paid online by credit card after submitting the application, or by cheque or money order for applicants in Canada. Applicants are encouraged to apply 3 to 4 months before the start term. Intakes are Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May). Deadlines: Fall June 15 (extended); Winter October 15; Spring February 15. Late applications may be accepted. Offers of admission are issued for two start terms.
Official transcripts must be emailed directly from the issuing school or institution to [email protected], or mailed to the Admissions Office, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9; scans of secondary transcripts that can be verified online may be uploaded to the Application Portal. Passport and study permit scans are uploaded to the portal. An Educational History/Gap form is required after more than six months out of school.
Manitoba high school and other Canadian provincial applicants, mature students, and transfer students apply through the domestic admissions route ([email protected]). AP and IB results are considered for credit and scholarships.
Downtown Winnipeg campus, Winnipeg, Manitoba: the single main campus, with the Admissions Office on the 2nd floor of Rice Centre (489 Portage Avenue).
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