The University of Manitoba – Discovery Happens Here

At the University of Manitoba, we do research that changes the way the world thinks

Students are drawn to the University of Manitoba because it offers something that is rare and invaluable: a transformational experience. Graduate study is exhilarating and life changing – from here, you can go anywhere.

The University of Manitoba, western Canada’s first university, is ranked one of the top 50 research-intensive universities in Canada. We offer more than 100 academic programs, with 47 doctoral and 90 master’s programs to choose from.

At the University of Manitoba, you’ll find 44 Canada Research Chairs and one Canada Excellence Research Chair – the country’s top experts in their fields – whose research ranges from Arctic Geomicrobiology and Climate Change to Epidemiology and Global Public Health. We have developed or partnered with 53 research centres and institutes that believe in collaborative research and scholarship.

Drawing on existing research expertise at the University of Manitoba, the university is developing a new interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights program. Because of our extensive background in human rights research, the university has been an active partner and integral part of the dialogue leading to the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

More than 1600 faculty contribute to the graduate enterprise, offering an exceptional education that includes mentoring, training, and professional skills development, ensuring our graduates find fulfilling careers.

We offer an enriched student experience, from new technologies and ways to learn in and outside of the classroom, to a balanced approach to life that promotes physical activity and well-being.

Graduate students at the University of Manitoba play an integral role in the research that will define our future and we are committed to providing financial support to attract leaders.