Known for its pristine nature, beautiful landscape, vibrant culture and friendly people, Manitoba is an exciting place to live, learn and explore. While living in Manitoba, you will have the opportunity to experience all four seasons and enjoy the great outdoors.

International culture and community

With international students from over 120 different countries, UM is part of Winnipeg’s unique and diverse cultural community.

Winnipeg has been called the “cultural cradle of Canada” and is home to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Rainbow Stage’s outdoor theatre and the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Celebrate over 130 days of festivals including the Festival du Voyageur, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Festival and Folklorama— the world’s longest-running multicultural festival.

Year-round experiences

Living in Winnipeg provides opportunities to experience Canada’s great outdoors with unique activities in all four seasons. Manitobans embrace winter – there are many parks in which you can ski and snowshoe. The Forks national historic site features outdoor skating trails and ice sports, and there is even a pop-up restaurant on a frozen river.

Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo features the award winning Journey to Churchill exhibit, which houses the world’s largest collection of northern species, including polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves and muskoxen.

Pride and passion

Events like UM Bisons games are a fun and exciting way to get involved and feel the energy on campus.

Winnipeg is also home to a National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Winnipeg Jets; a professional baseball team, the Winnipeg Goldeyes; a professional soccer team, Valour FC; and a professional Canadian football team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, whose stadium is located at UM.

A tradition of excellence

The University of Manitoba is the oldest university in Western Canada and one of the country’s top research institutions. We have more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and more than 145,000 alumni living in 140 countries.

Historic buildings have defined our campuses for more than a century, while modern facilities enrich learning experiences and provide opportunities for research and discovery.

By accessing the academic and financial services and supports available at UM, you’ll lay the groundwork to achieve success throughout your academic career.

International student advisors at the International Centre provide academic and personal support services before and after you arrive in Canada.

Campus living

Your time in residence will be one of the most memorable and rewarding parts of your UM experience. Our buildings are equipped with furnished rooms, free high-speed internet, study spaces, lounges and laundry facilities.

Or, practice your English and learn more about Canadian culture by living with a Canadian host family through our homestay program.

English Language Centre

The English Language Centre (ELC) provides quality programming to students whose first language is not English. If you need to meet university English language admission requirements, or hope to improve your academic English while you're studying at UM, the ELC can help.

International College of Manitoba

If you do not meet the academic requirements, are missing the English language proficiency requirement, or need extra academic support, the International College of Manitoba may be an option for you.

Your future in Manitoba

Manitoba is proactive in establishing long-term residents and new Canadians through the provincial nominee program. Get the information you need for academic planning and develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that employers are seeking in Canada. 

Throughout your time at UM, you will enhance your transferable skills sought by employers such as leadership, communication and time management that can be applied in your future career no matter what field you choose.