Indigenous Studies at U of Winnipeg: Admission Average
University of Winnipeg · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for Indigenous Studies at U of Winnipeg?
Indigenous Studies 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.
One of the most community-engaged Indigenous programs in Canada.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask 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.
Indigenous Studies at other universities
- University of Northern BC – mid 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or social science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- Indigenous History
- Indigenous Law & Rights
- Research Ethics with Indigenous Communities
- Oral Traditions
These are typical for Indigenous Studies programs across Canada. About the Indigenous Studies degree
After a Indigenous Studies degree
Indigenous Studies usually takes 4 years.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- Indigenous Studies is one of the most meaningful and in-demand areas of expertise for government and social service roles in Canada.
- The University of Manitoba has one of Canada's most respected Indigenous Studies programs with deep community connections.
- Many graduates work in Indigenous governance, education, social services, and government policy.
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
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- History – mid 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