The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-focused university, with about 18,000 students enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including: Law, Business, Engineering, Science, Education, Nursing, Human Kinetics, Social Work, Faculty of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences. We have strong student-faculty relationships, exceptional award-winning faculty, and innovative staff. An atmosphere of excellence across all of our programs encourages lifelong learning, teaching, research, and discovery.
| Acronym | UWindsor |
| Nickname | Lancers |
| Motto / Slogan | Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. |
| Colour | UWindsor Blue |
| Mascot | Winston |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 65 |
| Location | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Address | 401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4 519-253-3000 |
Our Mission is to empower positive change through regionally and globally engaged inquiry, learning, scholarship, creation and research.
As a locally engaged, globally connected institution, the University of Windsor will enable people to transform their circumstances. As partners, leaders, and learners, we will engage in impactful research, relevant teaching, creative endeavours and inclusive relationship building to foster positive change.
Provide an exceptional undergraduate experience.
Pursue strengths in research and graduate education.
Recruit and retain the best faculty and staff.
Engage and build the community through partnerships.
Promote international engagement.
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Human Kinetics
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Nursing
Odette School of Business
Faculty of Science
In order for our students to succeed academically we understand that there are many different aspects of their lives that need to be supported. For this reason, we’ve developed a powerful support structure at the University of Windsor to ensure that every student has a fulfilling, safe and successful university experience.
The University of Windsor is dedicated to assisting students with disabilities in creating accessible, inclusive learning opportunities. Following the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards, we are committed to providing equitable access to education.
Our medical team of doctors and nurses provides a range of health services to support your emotional, physical, and personal well-being while studying at the University of Windsor. Caring for University of Windsor students is our number one priority. We place you first, work to limit out-of-pocket expenses for students, and seek partnerships with you in personal health.
Focused on supporting student learning and faculty teaching, this unit provides reference and research help, course-integrated information literacy instruction, workshops, and digital learning tools. Librarians partner with instructors to develop assignments, find and select open educational resources, and integrate information literacy into courses, which lead to students building critical research skills.
Check entry requirements on the admission page.
International Student:
Check the How to Apply for International page for admission requirements.
Check entry requirements on the admission page.
International Student:
Please check the profile for the graduate program(s) in which you are interested for admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Open a full listing of our agents and the countries they represent.
If you do not see your country on this list, please contact us at [email protected].
NOTE: You DO NOT need to meet the English proficiency requirements at the time of application. The University of Windsor provides conditional letters of admission for students who do not meet the English proficiency requirement with the intent the student will satisfy the requirement by participating in our English Pathway Program (ELIP) or by another means prior to starting their academic program.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 1 519-253-3000
Residence/Accommodation: This can be very exciting, but we also know that the thought of moving away from home can be stressful. Think of residence as more than a place to live. It’s your first step to independence, and we connect you to the campus, help you make friends, create opportunities for personal development, all of this while supporting your academic success. We focus on more than simply providing our students with a place to live; we strive to make living in residence an experience filled with learning and excitement.
Library: The Leddy Library has recently renewed its organizational structure to better support the University of Windsor’s academic mission. We’ve moved from a liaison model — where each department had a single librarian contact — to a functional model, where librarians are organized around core service areas such as teaching, research, collections, and access.
Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL)
Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
Universities Canada
A seasoned academic leader and professor, President McMurtry brings to the role a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and student success. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) at York University, o... read more
President McMurtry holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Social and Political Thought from York University, and an Honours BA in History and Philosophy from the University of Guelph. He has held graduate faculty appointments at institutions including OISE, the University of Toronto, Cape Breton University, and Wilfrid Laurier University.
During his tenure at York, Dr. McMurtry led a broad range of initiatives focused on student support, curriculum innovation, and research excellence and growth. Under his leadership, LA&PS secured multi-million-dollar advancement donations to support student success and research, achieved financial growth and stability through the pandemic, and launched major academic campaigns, including launching multiple new programs and curriculum, and ongoing campaigns for endowed Chairs focused on research in Indigenous and diasporic communities.
A distinguished public servant and business leader, Duncan... read more
Duncan’s public service extended to oversight of major Crown corporations such as the LCBO, OLG, Hydro One, and Ontario Power Generation. He also had legislative responsibility for the Ontario Securities Commission, the Ontario Energy Board, and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
Irene is a graduate of the University of Windsor, Western University, and Queen's University, and has recently retired from her role as an administrator at St. Clair College, where she continues to teach courses in equity, diversity, and inclusion, Underground Railroad history, and Black cultural studies. Irene was the recipient of the 2022 Harriet Tubman Award for Commitment to a Purpose from the Ontario Black History Society and has recently been named to the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women. She resides in Windsor, Ontario with her husband, Rodney Davis.
Irene has been re-appointed by the Board of Governors for a three-year term beginning August 1, 2025.
In this role, he leads a team of... read more
Prior to BDC, Celso was a commercial account manager for RBC and held a variety of roles in health care in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions. An entrepreneur himself, Celso was the owner-operator of two retail stores for close to a decade and currently acts as a managing director of an investment portfolio.
Celso is passionate about giving back to the community. He has been a sessional lecturer at the Odette School of Business, with a focus on marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship for the past eight years. He is an active volunteer with Diabetes Canada, where he serves on the board of directors and is Regional Chair, and he is a member of the University of Windsor’s Board of Governors, chairing the Pension Committee.
1950s A pivotal moment occurred in 1950 when Assumption College embraced inclusivity by admitting its first women students. It gained independence from the University of Western Ontario in 1953.
Between 1954 and 1956, the institution underwent transformative changes, attaining full membership in academic associations and adopting the name Assumption University, incorporating the non-denominational Essex College.
1960s ... read more Under President Dr. J. Francis Leddy (1964-1977), the university experienced explosive growth, achieving full membership in the International Association of Universities by 1964, with the student population growing from 1,500 to 8,000 by 1977.? 1980s – 1990s The 1980s and early 1990s, under President Ron Ianni, marked significant growth, including the construction of notable buildings like the Odette Building and the CAW Student Centre. ? 2000s In 2003, record enrolment led to a $50 million investment in new facilities under President Ross Paul including the Alumni Hall student residence, the Anthony P. Toldo Health Education Centre, the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre, and upgrades to classrooms and labs.? President Alan Wildeman oversaw the 2012 opening of the Medical Education Building to house a satellite medical school, and the university expanded into Windsor’s downtown core in 2011, repurposing for academic use such historic sites as the former Armouries and Windsor Star newspaper buildings. In 2012, the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation became the Faculty of Engineering’s new home, boasting extensive teaching and research labs. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, the University of Windsor reflected on its evolution as a dynamic public institution. In 2019, the Essex CORe opened, a state-of-the-art research facility for Biology, and Materials Chemistry, Health, and Medical Physics.? 2020s In 2022, the University extended its downtown presence by acquiring 300 Ouellette Ave. for the School of Computer Science Master of Applied Computing program. The University further extended its community presence with the redevelopment of the Toldo Lancer Centre. This versatile facility now serves as the hub for recreational services, intercollegiate sports, and varsity teams, providing a modern space. Today, the 51-hectare campus offers 140+ programs, serving over 16,000 students. The institution provides nine cooperative education programs benefiting 1,100 students and boasts a global network with more than 135,000 proud University of Windsor alumni.– 1970s The University of Windsor was officially incorporated on December 19, 1962, and by July 1, 1963, became southwestern Ontario’s first autonomous degree-granting institution, affiliated with Canterbury, Iona, and Holy Redeemer colleges.
