THE UNIVERSITY
OF WINNIPEG
COMPANY STATISTICS
Students (2010)
Total Undergrad Students
Full-Course Equivalents
Graduate Students
Faculty and S
Faculty:
9,394
29,985
466
approximately 330
approximately 380
approximately 56
Operating Budget
$100 million (2011-2012)
UNIVERSITY PROFILE
Located in downtown Winnipeg the University of Winnipeg is consistently
ranked in among the Top 10 in the country on an annual basis by Macleans
magazine and The Globe and Mail newspaper. The University of Winnipeg is
a leader in academic excellence, Aboriginal education, environmental studies
and sustainability, and theatre and the arts. Over 9,000 undergraduate
and graduate students attend courses at the University of Winnipeg, which
employs a faculty and staff of over 700.
Led by the University of Winnipeg’s Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC),
the University has recently undertaken and completed four new major building
projects including:
The Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex
The Buhler Centre
Year Founded
The University of Winnipeg received
its charter in 1967 but its roots date
back more than 130 years.
McFeetors Hall Student Residence
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) Day Care
It is anticipated that two additional projects consisting of a second student
residence and new Fieldhouse and Wellness Centre facility, will be breaking
ground in 2012.
CONTACT INFORMATION
204.786.9214
www.uwinnipeg.ca
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The University of Winnipeg offers numerous graduate and undergraduate
programs through its faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Education,
Kinesiology (2012), Science and Theology. High school programming is
offered through its Collegiate and opportunities for further education and
training through its Continuing Education Division, English Language Program
and joint applied programs with Red River College and Winnipeg Technical
College.
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THE UNIVERSITY
OF WINNIPEG
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Degrees: Arts, Business & Economics, Science, Education, Theology
Master’s Degrees in Indigenous Governance, Applied Computer Science and Society, Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy,
English with a Focus in Cultural Studies, Theology M.A., Divinity M.Div., Sacred Theology S.T.M., Arts in Spiritual Disciplines and
Ministry Practice M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy M.M.F.T, Development Practice - Indigenous Development, Cultural Studies:
Curatorial Practices
Joint Masters Programs (with the University of Manitoba): History, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Peace and
Conflict Studies
Joint & Applied Programs: (with Red River College): Administrative Studies, Child Development & Child Care, Communications,
Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Environmental Studies, Business Teacher Education, Industrial Arts/Technology
Teacher Education, Aboriginal Language Stream Program, and Vocational Teacher Education Program
COLLEGIATE
and 12 programs.
DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Public Relations, Arts & Cultural Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Marketing Leadership,
and Early Childhood Care and Education), International Languages, Aboriginal Perspectives, Educational Assistant, Information
Technology, Indigenous Police Preparation Program, Aboriginal Information & Communication Technologies Diploma,
Introduction to University, Writer’s, Gerontology, 55 Plus, and Custom Programs and Strategic Training Partnerships.
INSTITUTES
The Institute of Urban Studies (IUS) is an independent research arm of the University of Winnipeg. IUS examines urban
development issues in a broad, non-partisan manner including inner city, environmental, Aboriginal and community
development issues. The Institute of Urban Studies areas of expertise include: housing and homelessness, neighbourhood and
demographic change, program evaluation, urban Aboriginal issues, municipal government, policy analysis, social policy and
sustainable urban development.
The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies (IWGS) practices and fosters participation in collaborative feminist work, research
and activism within all of our communities. IWGS strives to develop the creative and transformative potential of the university,
community and society by removing barriers to, and promoting the exchange of, knowledge between the institution and its
various communities.
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THE UNIVERSITY
OF WINNIPEG
INNOVATION
The University of Winnipeg is home to three unique colleges consisting of the Global College, Menno Simons College and the
Richardson College for the Environment.
Global College fosters global citizenship and engagement in human rights through interdisciplinary teaching, research,
The Richardson College for the Environment’s mission is to maintain and restore the health of the ecosphere and its inhabitants
by educating and training tomorrow’s leaders, creating and disseminating knowledge and engaging with communities at
local, regional and global levels. The Richardson College for the Environment brings together the Canada Research Chair in
Indigenous Science Education, the Canada Research Chair in Inner City Issues and Community Learning and Engagement as
well as the Institute of Urban Studies.
In addition the University of Winnipeg features:
The CISCO Centre for Collaborative Technologies that includes a world-class CISCO TelePresence™ system and an endowed
CISCO Chair for Collaborative Technology
The Medical Isotope Initiative
The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC)
The Laboratory of the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology
HISTORY
The University of Winnipeg was established when United College received its charter. United College was formed in 1938 from
the union of Manitoba College, founded in 1871, Yellow College in 1875 and Wesley College, founded in 1888.
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice-Chancellor
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