10 Great Things to Know about the U of M
Our students. At 92 and counting, the University of Manitoba has produced more Rhodes Scholars than any other university in Western Canada. Student success shows up everywhere, from kinesiology students earning Canada’s highest success rate in their certification exam to pharmacy students pulling in a number 1 ranking in their licensing examinations. |
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Our educators. Students of the University of Manitoba not only receive world-class instruction from our pre-eminent educators, they also get to rub shoulders with some of Canada’s best and brightest researchers. Pioneering research enters the university’s classrooms as it happens. | |
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Our innovators. We have a legacy of groundbreaking research in nanotechnology, functional foods and nutraceuticals, HIV/AIDS, and climate change. Research meets industry in Smartpark Research and Technology Park, our home for cutting-edge companies, all of which are partnered with the university. Did you know? Smartpark is now home to 30 growing companies in high-tech sectors, including the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, and Cangene Corporation. |
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Our Bison. The Bison sports program is a source of great pride at the University of Manitoba. The Bison men's football team, recent winners of the Vanier Cup, is only one example in a diverse athletic program that includes hockey, volleyball, basketball and soccer, and has 14 national championships under its belt. Did you know? The Bison men’s football has more alumni on the rosters of professional sports teams than any other CIS team. | |
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Our first year. We want our students to succeed, and success starts with making the right choices. Enter University 1. Our student-focused first year program provides a flexible learning environment for students to explore their interests and the diverse range of academic options available at our university. Did you know? U1 is unique to the University of Manitoba. No other university in Canada offers a general first year focused and designed specifically for first year students. |
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Our campuses. The university consists of a main Fort Garry Campus, spanning over 676 acres, a downtown Bannatyne Campus, adjacent to Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, and many other smaller satellite locations. There are 13.7 km of roads, 7,090 parking spaces, and 1,266 residence rooms for students. | |
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Our spirit. The spirit of our university is built on more than 130 years of unique tradition. Architecture has Ditchball, Agriculture has the Bed Push, and the university has its Beautification and Sneaker days. Whatever the tradition, the university community passionately rallies around these spirited events year in and year out. |
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Our Quad. Located at the heart of the Fort Garry Campus, the Duckworth Quadrangle is one of the great places to meet, socialize and enjoy campus life. The tree-laden park is also a wonderful starting point to explore the rest of the campus, which includes more than 60 major buildings. | |
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Our affordability. Our internationally accredited programs and award-winning researchers and instructors have a world-class reputation. With tuition fees lower than most other Canadian universities and an affordable city to call home, our students enjoy a high-quality education at a very reasonable cost. | |
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Public Affairs
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
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