Ranked among the world's best, again
Center for World University Rankings finds UM is 11th in Canada and 295th in the world
The University of Manitoba continues to be recognized among Canada's leading research universities, earning a place in the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000.
In the 2026 rankings, UM placed 11th in Canada and 295th in the world, positioning the university among the top 1.4 per cent of more than 21,000 institutions evaluated worldwide. UM has ranked 11th in Canada in the CWRU for the past six editions.
By the numbers
- #11 in Canada
- #295 globally
- Top 1.4% worldwide
- More than 21,000 universities evaluated
A place among Canada's leaders
The CWUR is one of the world's largest academic ranking systems, assessing universities based on quality of education, employability, faculty achievement and research performance.
“We are a university that's on the move - this result reflects our continued strength as Manitoba's only research-intensive university and contributions to discovery, innovation and student success,” says Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International). “This recognition reflects the outstanding work of our faculty who have rallied around a new Strategic Research Plan."
Recognition across multiple rankings
The CWUR results are the latest in a series of strong performances for UM in international rankings.
Earlier this year, Times Higher Education ranked the university among Canada's leading institutions, while ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects recognized several UM disciplines among the best in the world. Food Science and Technology ranked second in Canada and 45th globally, highlighting UM's international leadership in agriculture, food security and health research.
Together, these results reflect the breadth of expertise across the university and the growing impact of UM research on the global stage.
Boilerplate: Research
For nearly 150 years, UM has transformed lives through groundbreaking research and homegrown innovation. We push the boundaries of knowledge and do the hard work here in Manitoba to move our community and the world forward. With a spirit of determination and discovery, we are shaping a better future for our province and beyond.
