Université de Saint-Boniface is the only French-language university in the province of Manitoba, Canada and is the first postsecondary educational institution to be established in Western Canada. Today, it offers first-class general and specialized university degree programs as well as technical and professional training that enhances employability in the current job market.
| Acronym | USB |
| Motto / Slogan | The University of Excellence |
| Colour | red, green, and yellow |
| Founded | 1818 |
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Address | University of Saint-Boniface , 200 Cathedral Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0H7 Canada |
Western Canada’s only Francophone university, USB offers diploma and degree programs that aim to develop the full potential of each student while advancing knowledge and helping the Francophone community to thrive in both Manitoba and beyond.
“A leading Francophone hub for knowledge and excellence where a student’s pride in themself meets their ambition for the future.”
USB offers support services for students with special needs. Students with learning difficulties, a physical or temporary disability, a mental health disorder or a chronic illness can receive support upon presentation of evidence of their disability.
Nowadays, the prerequisites for high quality postsecondary education are access to the best equipment and the best academic support. USB offers both, with ultramodern science labs and computers, well-connected library services, top notch sports and gym facilities and an array of student services.
Students at USB have access to the widest choice of programs offered in French in Western Canada. You can also broaden your language skills in French, Spanish, German and English here. In the job market, bilingualism is a distinct advantage, an important asset beyond your degree or diploma.
At USB, our goal is to equip you for success by providing excellent professional training and maintaining close ties with employers to identify essential skills. We understand how education shapes your career, ensuring our programs match job market needs. As a result, most graduates find work in their chosen fields, and employers recognize the quality and relevance of USB programs.
The general admission requirements vary depending on where you are from. While these minimum requirements must be met to be eligible, it does not guarantee admission. You must also meet the admission requirements for your chosen program. Please see the Academic Calendar for the admission requirements of each of our programs.
English Proficiency
Certain programs (Health Care Aide Certificate, Early Childhood Education Diploma, Practical Nursing Diploma, Bachelor of Nursing, and Bachelor of Social Work) have admission requirements regarding English proficiency. In such cases, if you have not passed an equivalent to English 40S or English 42U in a Manitoban secondary school, USB will require standardized English test results to determine whether you are eligible for your chosen program. See the list of standardized English tests accepted by USB and the minimum results required for each of the programs in question.
Please note that we only accept the original document (less than 2 years old) indicating the standardized English test results. Photocopied or scanned documents will not be accepted
Check requirements on the admission page.
International applicants
General admission requirements vary depending on your country of origin. While meeting these minimum requirements is necessary for eligibility, it does not guarantee admission. You must also meet the admission requirements of your chosen program. To learn about the admission requirements for each of our programs, please consult the program guide . The final admission decision is based on an evaluation of your entire application, particularly your most recent academic records.
International applicants must have at least a Canadian high school diploma equivalent. Consult the equivalencies by country to see if you meet this requirement. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
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The institution, then named Collège de Saint-Boniface, grew and by 1855 was located at the corner of Taché Avenue and Masson Street. It welcomed student Louis Riel, who would later become the founder of the province of Manitoba.
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Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation in 1870. Incorporated in 1871, the College became one of the first official institutions of the new province.
In 1877, the College participated in the founding of the University of Manitoba. Manitoba then experienced significant Francophone immigration, from Quebec, but also from France, Switzerland and Belgium.
In 1880, the increase in enrollment led to the construction of a more spacious building, on the current site of Provencher Park. The College then welcomed three hundred students per year.
In 1916, the Manitoba government banned the teaching of French in public schools. As a private institution, the College continued its activities and even encouraged public schools to defy the ban. French instruction continued without the authorities' knowledge.
In 1922, a major fire destroyed the College, including all its records and the 20,000 volumes of its library. The Petit Séminaire, located at 200 Cathedral Avenue, was then offered by the Archbishop of Saint-Boniface, Mgr Arthur Béliveau, to become the University we know today.
Women are entering the classrooms. Continuing education began, including oral French courses, which are still very popular today, and the secularization of the institution.
In 1975, the College began offering technical and vocational training, a sector that would become very important.
In 1983, the institution chose to focus on post-secondary education and secondary-level education was transferred to Collège Louis-Riel.
The institution is granted full university status. (See the University of Saint-Boniface Act )
The University is celebrating 200 years of French-language education in Manitoba.
Since its founding, the University of Saint-Boniface has been a cornerstone, a protector, and a promoter of French-language culture. Today, it welcomes a student body from all over the world, and its reputation for excellence extends far beyond Canada.
