The University of Manitoba

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The University of Manitoba
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University of Manitoba Marketing Plan-January
2007
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Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Winnipeg population 719,200
• Geographical centre of Canada
• Most diverse economy of major cities in Canada
• Rich culture
• 2,727 hours of blue sky annually
• Four distinct seasons

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The University of Manitoba
Committed to student success, the University of
Manitoba offers leading edge academic programs,
world-class facilities, and a supportive
environment that inspires excellence.
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Many Opportunities to learn

• Western Canadas first university, founded in
  1877.
• Manitobas largest, most comprehensive and only
  research-intensive post-secondary institution.
• Offers over 90 degrees, diplomas and
  certificates, more than 60 at undergraduate
  level.
• Full range of professional programs.

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Campus Details
Fort Garry Campus

• 247-hectare complex with over 60 major buildings.

• Smartpark Research and Technology park fosters
  collaborative university-industry research and
  development with more than 30 of Canadas most
  innovative companies.

Bannatyne Campus

• Located in downtown Winnipeg, adjacent to the
  Health Sciences Centre.

• 10 building complex focused on health science
  education and research in dentistry, medicine and
  medical rehabilitation.

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Other locations

• William Norrie Centre for social work education
  for inner-city residents

• University of Manitoba Downtown Aboriginal
  Education Centre

• Glenlea and Carman agricultural research stations

• Field stations at Delta Marsh, Star Lake and
  Wallace Lake

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University demographics

• Over 26,000 total student enrolment

• International students represent close to 10 per
  cent of the student body

Students hail from Africa, Asia, Europe, the
Middle East, the United States, Mexico, Oceania
and Central and South America.

• Over 7,500 total staff members

• 1,766 self-declared Aboriginal students

• In 2008, 7.3 per cent of undergraduate students
  were of Aboriginal ancestry more than twice the
  national average

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Aboriginal Programs

• In an effort to support post-secondary education
  for Aboriginal students, the University of
  Manitoba provides a welcoming and supportive
  environment with the addition of Aboriginal
  House, the new home for the Aboriginal Student
  Centre, Aboriginal Student Association and Access
  Programs.

• The University of Manitoba also offers programs
  specifically for Aboriginal students who are
  pursuing careers in areas such as healthcare,
  engineering and business.

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Inspiring Excellence

• Since 1904, our students have won 92 Rhodes
  Scholarships, the most in Western Canada.

• A total of 8.3 per cent of newly admitted
  students enter the University of Manitoba with
  high school averages of 95 per cent or higher
  the fourth highest percentage of such students in
  the country.

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Academic programs

• Social Work
• Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth,
  and Resources
• Asper School of Business
• School of Agriculture
• School of Art
• School of Dental Hygiene
• School of Medical Rehabilitation
• University 1

• Extended Education
• Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Architecture
• Arts
• Dentistry
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Human Ecology

• Kinesiology and Recreation Management
• Law
• Medicine
• Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Science

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World class research
The University of Manitoba is home to
scientists, scholars, artists and engineers
working to address some of the most significant
challenges facing Canada and the world in the
21st century.

• Global Public Health
• Climate Change
• Civil Societies
• Clean Energy
• Water Quality
• Healthy Aging
• New Materials
• Communications Technologies
• Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
• Aboriginal and Northern Development
• Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Foods

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World class research

• Researchers at the University of Manitoba are
  heading up one of the largest research projects
  in the world on climate change and global warming
  in the Arctic.

• The University of Manitoba is a world-leader in
  HIV/AIDS research and service delivery.

• Leading edge projects in Africa and India have
  been recognized with over 70 million in research
  and service delivery funds.

• The University of Manitoba currently holds 48
  Canada Research Chair positions.

• The university is either home to or a partner in
  37 research centers, institutes and shared
  facilities that foster collaborative research and
  scholarship.

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Technology transfer

• The university holds over 300 patents covering
  over 200 valuable platform technologies.
• Since 2005, TTO has launched 6 new Canadian
  start-up companies.
• The university ranks 4th in Canada in terms of
  royalty revenue as a percentage of research
  income.

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International collaborations

• HIV prevention, research and education in Kenya,
  India and China
• Sustainable resource management in Bangladesh
• Rural womens social work programs in China
• Ecotourism and wildlife management in Uganda
• Indigenous health networks
• Global genomics collaborations
• Biotechnology collaboration projects with
  Australia

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A thriving community

• 100 student groups activities
• Students Union events
• Students from around the world
• Largest multi-use sports facility in the province
• Student newspaper, radio, and government
• Art galleries, live theatre, jazz concerts,
  sporting events and more!