University of Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg is a Canadian public university located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. The university offers mainly undergraduate programs, although some graduate programs and a continuing education program exist. It was founded in 1938 following the merger of Manitoba College (founded in 1871), the Yellow College (founded in 1875) and Wesley (founded in 1888) College to form the United College (College uni), affiliated college at the University of Manitoba. It became an independent university under its current name in 1967. The University of Winnipeg is aparentée to secondary school: University of Winnipeg Collegiate (Collegiate Institute at the University of Winnipeg).

The University of Winnipeg was ranked in Maclean's magazine by former students in the top ten Canadian universities in relation to their school experiences (Entire Educational Experience). Students are represented by the Student Association of the University of Winnipeg (University of Winnipeg Students' Association), the latter a member of the Canadian Federation of Students (Section 8).

The University of Winnipeg is monitoring the current strike action by the The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) and how it relates to the applications and processing times for visas and study permits for university students coming to Canada.

Anyone applying for a visa should anticipate delays and submit their application as far in advance as possible.

Contingency plans are in place to ensure all offices remain open and are providing at least a minimum level of service.

Please note the official letter of acceptance you receive from The University of Winnipeg is valid for twelve months (three Terms). If you are unable to make it here in time for the start of Fall classes (September), you can start your studies in the Winter Term (January) or the Spring Term (May) instead. Check your letter of acceptance to determine what start Terms are available to you. 

University Saint Boniface

The University of Saint-Boniface (USB) is a higher education institution of French language in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The USB provides general and specialized academic programs as well as technical and vocational training to a diverse clientele from Manitoba, other parts of Canada and a dozen other countries. Set in the charming neighborhood of St. Boniface in Winnipeg, this bicentennial soon distinguished by the warm atmosphere of the campus, the outstanding teaching and the dynamism of its research. Affiliated with the University of Manitoba, USB now has 1,250 regular students and more than 5,000 entries in the Division of Continuing Education, which includes a language school.

Campus
University of Saint-Boniface: In the heart of the green and peaceful French Quarter of St. Boniface, Winnipeg, the campus of the University of Saint-Boniface is close to cafes, restaurants and shops. Minutes also find the St. Boniface Hospital, the Cathedral of St. Boniface and undulating Red River. Walkers cross on foot to reach the imposanteEsplanade Riel downtown Winnipeg or the consumer market ofThe Forks.
Dressed in beautiful stones Tyndall, the main building houses two USB gymnasiums, a fitness center (the Sportex), a library, a chapel, the student-Étienne Gaboury Centre, a student radio station, an amphitheater, a center computer, a theater and an art gallery.
Le Pavillon Marcel-A.-Desautels, a new building dedicated to the health sciences, opened its doors in 2011.

University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba was established in 1877. It is one of four universities in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba and was the first university to be established in Western Canada.

Program description: The Aboriginal Business Studies Major offers all Asper School of Business students an opportunity to complement their major with courses or with a second major that many corporate and Aboriginal employers value. 

Professional opportunities:
Students who obtain an Aboriginal Business Studies major to complement any one of the other majors (i.e. Finance, Accounting, Human Resources) will have a competitive advantage when they seek employment at an organization that works with Aboriginal communities (such as RBC, Great West Life, Manitoba Hydro, Chartered Accountants, etc.). As the Aboriginal population continues to grow in Manitoba, this competitive advantage will set you apart from other candidates. This major is open to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.