University of Manitoba

Fact Sheet

  • 1877
  • University
  • Comprehensive
  • English
  • 17,532
  • 3,003
  • $370 Million
  • $152 Million
  • 3,557,050
  • Marshall McLuhan - educator, philosopher and scholar; Israel Harold (Izzy) Asper - founder of CanWest Global Communications

What the Students Say

Five Things:

  1. Friendly, multicultural diverse student body
  2. Free shuttle bus between campuses
  3. Unique "University 1" program mandatory, front loads electives
  4. International exchange programs
  5. Research-oriented school; on-campus research and technology park, Smartpark, home to 20 high-tech companies

Courses With Kudos

Engineering, Business, Medicine, Health Sciences, Agriculture

Student Sound Offs

"When it's time to work, everyone is working hard but the rest of the time, there's a very cheerful, playful feeling -- concerts and BBQs, the beer tent at the beginning of the year ... lots of things to get students to just come and hang out together."

"It is a beautiful campus full of historic buildings and lush greenery."

"Underground tunnels connecting buildings are often dark with dim lighting. Many tunnels could also use a new coat of paint."

"Most student are usually gone by 6 p.m. The university is pretty much empty. It is very much a commuter school ... it takes away from the sense of community."

"There are lots of chances to get to know people in your class and not all classes are filled with over 200 students. There are plenty of classes with less than 30 students and some even have as low as four or five students."

"Because our campus is so large, there are many outdoor sitting areas, as well as fields to play or relax in. In the winter months, the university makes an outdoor hockey rink open to all students."

"Many professors have strong accents and some have trouble speaking English clearly."

"Most of the university looks like it got decorated in the 1960s and hasn't since any updating since."

"University 1 'help rooms' provide extra help from students hired by the university who know the course material. It is very helpful for a new student to better understand the material and do the assignments."

"It is the only university in Canada that has a degree program for American Sign Language-English Interpretation (a joint program with Red River College)."


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: University of Manitoba
Institution size classification: Large   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. Latest survey update: October 2009
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

Legend

Canadian University Report - Student Survey
Third Party Data - additonal indicators

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Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $3,312 $4,446

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction B+ B+

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education B+ B+
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality B B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students B+ B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A- A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty B- B-
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback B- B-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B- C+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 2

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling B- B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process B- B
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B+ B+
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B B-
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities C+ C-

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere B+ B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus B- B-
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities B B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security A- A-
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas B+ B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B- B-

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size B- B-
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 149 194
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 9% 10%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 48% 42%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 43% 48%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 31% 26%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 59% 56%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students 10% 18%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus B B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network B- B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms B- B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus B+ B+
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line B+ A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment B- B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities C+ B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls C+ B-
Satisfaction with Student Residences C+ B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus B- B+
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities B- B+

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction B+ A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B B
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation B+ A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B+ B+
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff B+ B+
Library Expenditures per Student $1,352 $1,104
Library holdings per Student 203 253

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Rarely Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Never Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Never Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Rarely Rarely

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Sometimes Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 3 to 5 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Sometimes Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 1 or 2 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages None None
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More None None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services B B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 46% 60%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete $1,087 $620
CIS Top Three Finishes 3 2

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services B B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 44% 54%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 99% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C C
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 91% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 22% 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B- C+
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 5% 2%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 8% 6%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 6% 5%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees $3,312 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min $3,312 $4,446
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $5,950
Room and Board Min $4,477 $6,475
Room and Board Max $7,289 $8,520
Off-Campus Housing Min $3,640 $4,845
Off-Campus Housing Max $4,928 $5,993

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance C C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries C C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C C

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment B B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers B B+
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge B- C+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities C C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate 45% 44%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate 55% 56%
Percentage of International Students 8% 8%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 1178 2276
International Collaborations 475 900
Total Research ($ Millions) $152 $279
Total research per faculty $131,361 $180,334
Federal Funding ($ Millions) $39 $74
Granting Council dollars per faculty $33,828 $46,815

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time 1158 1457
% Faculty Male 70% 68%
% Faculty Female 30% 32%