A public research university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1877, offering more than 250 programs.
The University of Manitoba is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with postal code R3T 2N2. Its mission is to advance learning by creating, sharing, preserving and applying knowledge in partnership with diverse communities. The university's vision is to be a vibrant and thriving community, enriched by Indigenous knowledges and perspectives. Its values include Belonging, Curiosity, Impact, Integrity and Well-being. The university has more than 31,900 students.
The university was founded in 1877. Its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is titled MomentUM: Leading Change Together.
The university offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is governed by the Senate, the senior academic governing body, and a Board of Governors, which oversees the administrative and business affairs of the university. The Price Faculty of Engineering is the oldest engineering school in Western Canada and has nearly 20 programs of study across multiple engineering disciplines. The Max Rady College of Medicine was established in 1883 as Western Canada's first medical school.
The university has two main campuses, Fort Garry and Bannatyne, and a satellite campus across the province. Listed facilities include Libraries, Archives & Special Collections, William Norrie Centre, Smartpark, James W. Burns Executive Education Centre, Glenlea Research Station, Bruce D Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, Ian N Morrison Research Farm, Desautels Concert Hall, and Sport and Recreation Facilities.
The university attracts the most research funding in Manitoba and is a member of the U15. It reports 400 patents covering 300 UM-developed technologies. 2M in sponsored research funding. The university reports 100 Rhodes Scholars to date, more than any Western Canadian university.