Study in Winnipeg
The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law is in Winnipeg, a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. With affordable living costs, a thriving job market, rich cultural scene and exciting sports offerings, Winnipeg is a great place to call home.
Affordable living
Winnipeg boasts one of the most affordable housing markets in Canada. Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, you’ll find a range of options that fit your budget.
Thriving job market
With a population of over 825,000 people, Winnipeg’s diverse economy includes sectors such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology which offer innumerable opportunities to build a legal career.
Rich cultural scene
Winnipeg is a cultural hub with a vibrant art and live music scene. You’ll also find world-class museums, including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and galleries such as the flagship WAG-Qaumajuq (formerly the Winnipeg Art Gallery), which holds in trust the world’s largest public collection of modern and contemporary Inuit art in partnership with the Government of Nunavut, and a significant collection of European, American, Candian and contemporary fine art.
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet is one of the world’s foremost ballet companies; the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Théâtre Cercle Molière, and the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre are amongst the centres offering live theatrical performances.
The city hosts numerous festivals, especially during our beautiful spring and summer months, including the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, the Manito Ahbee Festival, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Manitoba Folk Festival, and Folklorama, a two-week festival each August featuring cultural pavilions representing dozens of countries around the world. Our Pride Winnipeg Festival is a wonderful event with offerings for the whole famly.
- Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet
- WAG-Qaumajuq
- Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
- Théâtre Cercle Molière
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
- Jazz Winnipeg
- Winnipeg Fringe Festival
- Folklorama
- Pride Winnipeg
- Manito Ahbee Festival
- Winnipeg Folk Festival - Winnipeg Folk Festival
Beautiful natural surroundings
Nature lovers will feel right at home in Winnipeg. The city is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the Assiniboine and Red Rivers, numerous parks, and nearby lakes. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing are easily accessible, providing endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation. The indoor garden biomes at the Leaf in Assiniboine Park delight all year round, as do many of the other offerings in the park, including the Children’s Playground, the Duck Pond, and the kilometers of hiking, walking and biking paths to explore.
Friendly and welcoming community
Winnipeggers are known for their friendliness and community spirit. In addition to vibrant Indigenous communities, the city has a racially and culturally diverse population and strong 2SLGBTQ+ communities. You’ll find a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to connect with others and feel at home. Community events and volunteer opportunities abound, allowing you to get involved and make a difference.
Exciting sports offerings
Players and spectators alike will find no shortage of ways to partake in sports year-round. Home of the Winnipeg Jets NHL hockey team and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Canadian football team, Winnipeg Sea Bears professional basketball team, and more, opportunities to take in spectator sports abound. From outdoor soccer (football), cricket, pickleball, basketball and tennis in the summer months to cross-country skiing, playing hockey or skating during the winter, there are many opportunities to play and connect with others. A full array of indoor sports offerings keeps people in health and connected all year round.
Excellent education and healthcare
Winnipeg offers top-notch education and healthcare services, including culturally safer health care services for 2SLGBTQ+ peoples.
The city is home to great public schools, including Français, French-Immersion, Hebrew-Immersion, Spanish-Immersion, and Ukrainian-Immersion offerings, and several reputable colleges and universities, including the University of Manitoba, Université de Saint-Boniface, the University of Winnipeg, and Red River College Polytechnic.
Thriving religious life
Winnipeg is a multi-faith centre with thriving Indigenous, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh spiritual communities in which one may choose to practice.