WINNIPEG, MB –Once again the total student population at The University of Winnipeg hovers near the 10,000 figure. Early enrolment numbers for the Fall/Winter 2014 term has 9,348 undergraduate and 138 graduate students choosing UWinnipeg for a total of 9,486 students. The largest growth area is graduate degree programs, with a 16% increase in students pursuing a Master’s degree compared to last year.
Of the total student body, 537 are international students, up from 519, which is a 3.5% increase over last year. First year students self- identifying as Aboriginal is also strong at just over 10%, making UWinnipeg one of the top universities in Canada for Indigenous participation.
“Over the past several years, UWinnipeg has grown steadily and has achieved a stable enrolment in and around 10,000, which really allows for a high quality experience for students with comfortable class sizes and meaningful professor interaction,” said Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor, UWinnipeg. “We are known for attracting a diverse student population from all backgrounds and are particularly proud that our Aboriginal student representation remains among the strongest in Canada.”
Trimbee noted that UWinnipeg’s new UNITED Health and RecPlex is also creating new academic and research opportunities within the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health, particularly in fields such as concussion and diabetes research. The $40 million facility is now open to students and is preparing to accommodate community groups.
OVERALL 2013-2014 FALL/WINTER ENROLMENT AT A GLANCE – as of September 3, 2014
| 2013 | 2014 | %change | |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | 119 | 138 | + 16% |
| UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS | 9590 | 9348 | -2.5% |
| Total | 9709 | 9486 | -2.3% |
| Full course equivalent (FCEs) | 32,828 | 32,365 | -1.4% |
When all UWinnipeg programs are combined (including the Collegiate high school, English Language Program, Professional, Applied and Continuing Education students, and the new Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts on campus) UWinnipeg attracts more than 14,000 people to Winnipeg’s downtown and West End daily.
The 2014 English Language Program has 208 students enrolled. Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) has 218 full time students (which includes 73 international students), an overall 31% increase over last year. Additionally, approximately 2,500 students take part-time classes at PACE annually.
*In the next several weeks, enrolment numbers will experience some fluctuation as students drop and add courses. Final enrolment numbers will be available in November.
MEDIA CONTACT
Diane Poulin, Senior Communications Specialist, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7135, E: d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca
