The Manitoba government presented the 2026 provincial budget, Good Jobs, Lower Costs, Better Health Care, on March 24.
As part of this budget, the University of Winnipeg’s operating grant was increased to $87.1 million. This includes a 2% operating increase, funding for the new Anishinaabemowin Language Immersion program, and additional support for programming and to address staffing and inflationary cost pressures. UWinnipeg will also receive $2.5 million for deferred maintenance projects. This year’s allowable tuition increase is 4%, a slight increase from last year’s 3.5%.
“We are encouraged by this funding increase and grateful for government partners who understand the importance of education for our province’s future,” said Dr. Jino Distasio, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. “Our graduates are equipped and motivated to strengthen their communities, and our research and engagement programs address real-world challenges. An investment in this university and its students is an investment in a stronger Manitoba.”
Along with other universities across the country responding to the Canada-wide cap on international students, UWinnipeg will continue to carefully steward its resources over the coming year. Guided by its five-year strategic plan, Meeting the Moment, the University will focus efforts on initiatives that have the greatest positive impact on the communities it serves.
