University of Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders is awarded to international students entering the university's divisions UG, PG, Collegiate, etc., divisions for the first time. To avail this scholarship, the applicants must have completed the admission application by the scholarship deadline. Students are required to have an equivalent of 80% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses for admission. Documents that have to be submitted with the application are personal statement, CV, two reference letters.

International students can apply to Winnipeg University using the online application system. Before applying to this university, read the entry requirements carefully. For admission to UG courses, Class 12 completion is required with the minimum percentage. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, a bachelor's degree is required. The application fee for the University of Winnipeg international students is CAD 120 (Around INR 7,200).

The minimum GPA has been mentioned by Winnipeg University for graduate courses. Most graduate courses require a 4-year General or Honors Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (minimum 70%). There should be no grade less than C+ in the last two years of full-time university studies. Note that some courses may have higher additional standards. Also, English language proficiency score is also required. The application materials required to apply are:Academic transcriptsResume / CVWriting sample (if required)Proof of English language proficiencyGRE / GMAT not requiredReferences for academic work

UofW offers a variety of services including orientation, socio-cultural events, and a mentorship programme to international students. Students can also take part in the sports / athletics. This university is home to The Winnipeg Wesmen men's and women's volleyball and basketball teams, and a women's soccer team. Also, the university supports a number of inner-city youth teams within the Wesmen family.  

Yes, Winnipeg University offers co-op programs. However, it is open for students who are pursuing degrees from the departments of Accounting, Applied Computer Science, Economics, and Business Administration. The Co-op Education programme allows students an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in their chosen field while attending the university. This is a paid work and salary is negotiated between the student and the hiring industry. Generally, the salaries in 2024 averaged at CAD 20-CAD 22 per hour.  

87% of Winnipeg University graduates (with an UG degree) are in employment, according to a 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey. The average salary of UofW graduates (Class of 2021) is CAD 53,591 (Around INR 32.2 lakh). A few of the skills that the employers want are teamwork / collaboration, communication, and problem solving / critical thinking. As per an unofficial source, the employers of this university's graduates are RRC Polytech, Canada Life, RBC, IG Wealth Management, Manitoba Hydro, etc.

The University of Winnipeg tuition fees for international students range between INR 6.5 Lacs – INR 17 lakh. For international students, the tuition fees for UG students is CAD 16,690 – CAD 21,165 (Around INR 10 L – 12.7 L. The cost of living is also given as follows:ParticularsFeesResidential feesCAD 6,000 – CAD 12,000General Fees, Books & SuppliesCAD 2,400 – CAD 2,600Health InsuranceCAD 1,360U-PassCAD 450

The duration of the University of Winnipeg BBA course is 4 years. This degree is the university's flagship degree. Offered by the Department of Business and Administration, the BBA course is designed for students who want to pursue Business, in the private, public, or non-profit sectors. A new co-op programme allows students to add career real work experience to their UofW degree. Also, in this 4-year BBA course, students can prepare for managerial work and also for further studies in Business Administration such as an MBA or graduate degree course.

A few factors that may be responsible in deciding whether to study at UWinnipeg or TRU or Calgary University are tuition fee, class sizes, faculty, desired programme availability, etc. A comparison of these 3 universities is given below:  

Winnipeg University is a provincially and privately funded post-secondary institute with undergraduate and selected graduate courses, as well as Collegiate and Continuing Education divisions. It is home to more than 9,300 full-time students. Besides, the university is known for its small-class sizes, academic excellence, and affordability.