History at U of Winnipeg: Admission Average
University of Winnipeg · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for History at U of Winnipeg?
History at University of Winnipeg typically admits students with averages in the mid 80s, roughly 82–85%. It is the most competitive of the 10 U of Winnipeg programs we track.
Strong humanities program.
How competitive is it?
Of the 3 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 1 asks for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 85% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 85% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
History at other universities
- University of Victoria – mid 80s
- Queen's University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Historical Methods
- World History
- Canadian History
- Primary Source Analysis
- Academic Writing
These are typical for History programs across Canada. About the History degree
After a History degree
History usually takes 4 years.
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Professor / Academic – $80,000 to $180,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer – $75,000 to $160,000
- History is one of the most respected pre-law majors - analytical reading and argumentation are directly transferable.
- Government policy and archival work are common paths for Canadian history graduates.
- The degree is often undervalued by students - strong analytical writing from history is highly portable.
Applying to U of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a primarily undergraduate liberal arts university in downtown Winnipeg. It is known for its commitment to social justice, diversity, and Indigenous education, and serves a particularly diverse urban student population. Strong programs include Indigenous studies, humanities, social sciences, and criminal justice.
University of Winnipeg is in Winnipeg, MB, was founded in 1967 and has about 10,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,500 a year and co-op is not widely offered.
Deadlines: direct application August 1.
- U Winnipeg's downtown location makes it the most accessible university in Manitoba for mature and diverse students.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to Winnipeg's large Indigenous urban population - genuinely impactful.
- Saskatoon's lower cost of living helps offset tuition that is mid-range for Western Canada.
Other U of Winnipeg programs
- Criminal Justice – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- English – mid 80s
- Sociology – mid-to-high 80s
- Rhetoric, Writing & Communications – mid 80s
- Applied Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (After Degree BEd) – mid 70s