University of Manitoba

Manitoba

Canada

Overview

The University of Manitoba, established in 1877, is Western Canada's first university and Manitoba's sole research-intensive institution. Its Bachelor of Arts in Economics program, offered by the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Arts, provides a comprehensive understanding of economic theory, quantitative analysis, and critical thinking. Students are prepared to analyze complex economic issues and policies, covering essential topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. The program offers both 3-year (90 credit hours) and 4-year (120 credit hours) degree options, including General, Advanced, and Honours streams, and can be enhanced with a co-operative education option for practical experience.

Location

424 University Centre, Winnipeg, R3T 2N2

Website

https://umanitoba.ca/admissions/undergraduate/apply

Median Salary

$42,000

Ranking

#387

US World and News Report

#301

The World University Rankings

#661

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

52%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Scholarships

Entrance awards - Automatically considered for Canadian high school students with a minimum 85% average.; Scholarships for current students - Thousands of scholarships available based on academic achievements, areas of interest, and community involvement.; Bursaries ($550) - Range from $100 to $1,000 to support students with financial need.; Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics ($5,000) - For students in their second, third, or fourth year of a Bachelor of Economics degree, demonstrating an interest in mineral economics or mining commerce.; Linden Woods Community Foundation Scholarship ($1,215) - For a full-time undergraduate student in at least their second year of study, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, demonstrated community involvement, and residency in Linden Woods Community.; UM Employees Scholarship; Teddy Belayneh Memorial Scholarship; Alumni Association of the University of Manitoba Community Leadership Scholarship; Government student loans - Available for full-time Canadian or permanent resident students.; U.S. student funding - Financial aid available for U.S. students, including government student loans.; Work-study program - Provides supplementary financial assistance for students receiving government student loans.; Emergency loans and bursaries - Available for students.; Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund ($2,000) - Recognizes Indigenous students making a difference in eliminating barriers of racism, sexism, violence, and indifference.; Jeanne Henuset-Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba Students ($1,500) - One or more bursaries ranging from $500 to $2,500.; Loans Canada Scholarship Fund ($750) - Awarded twice a year.; Loans Canada Scholarship Fund ($750) - Awarded twice a year.; BluEarth Renewables Scholarships - Two scholarship programs, one for Indigenous students and one for community leaders.; Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Awards; Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarships ($1,000) - Six scholarships of $1,000 each for MBP members or their children.

Entrance Scholarships
Bursaries
Entrance awards
Work-study program
New Student Scholarships
Research Scholarships
Research scholarships
International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarships
Graduate Fellowships & Merit Awards
Tuition prizes for early applicants
Early Application Tuition Prize
International Student Entrance Scholarships
Research opportunities
Departmental financial aid and awards
International Undergraduate Student Bursary
International Undergraduate Student Scholarship
International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarship
University of Manitoba English Language Centre (ELC) Refugee Entrance to IAEP
UMSU International Student Award
Coish, C.P. Loewen, Neamtan, Roulston, and Sen Scholarships
Scholarships for current students
Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics
Linden Woods Community Foundation Scholarship
UM Employees Scholarship
Teddy Belayneh Memorial Scholarship
Alumni Association of the University of Manitoba Community Leadership Scholarship
Government student loans
U.S. student funding
Emergency loans and bursaries
Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund
Jeanne Henuset-Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba Students
Loans Canada Scholarship Fund
BluEarth Renewables Scholarships
Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Awards
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarships
Tuition Prize Draw
University of Manitoba Scholarships and Bursaries
Tuition Prizes (Early Application Draw)