University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba is a research-intensive public university that offers more than 100-degree programs to nearly 30,000 students. Around 15 percent of the student body is made up of international students from 111 countries worldwide. It also offers a large study abroad program where students can choose from 36 countries to take part in service-learning, internships, or exchange programs.
Associated People
David Dreman
Gerry Schwartz
Sheraz Shere
1989 - 1994
Sharon Oberlander
1968 - 1971
John Embry
- 1963
- It is Western Canada’s first university.
- It boasts one of the largest indigenous student populations in Canada, annually enrolling over 2,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
- There are 19 libraries at the university housing more than 2.5 million books.
- The university attracts thousands of visitors each year and supports more than 20,000 local jobs. It claims that for every dollar it spends, $1.85 is generated for the local economy.
- A total of 98 Manitoba’s students have been awarded the Rhodes Scholarship award—more than any other university in Western Canada.