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Explore bilingual degrees in arts, biomedical sciences, management, and Canadian Prairie francophone graduate fellowships at Université de Saint-Boniface.
Institutional Overview
Université de Saint-Boniface, founded in 1818 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the premier francophone university in Western Canada. Affiliated with the University of Manitoba, USB offers accredited university degrees in arts, science, education, business administration, and social work alongside specialized health sciences diplomas.
- Type
- Public Francophone University
- Campus
- Saint-Boniface Historic Campus, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Accreditation
- Manitoba Advanced Education and Training / Affiliated with University of Manitoba
- Admissions
- Competitive admission based on Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent provincial credentials
- Language
- French (minimum intermediate-advanced proficiency, DELF B2)
- Aid
- Government of Canada Official Languages Bursaries & USB Foundation Awards
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- Western Canada's historic cradle of French-language higher education and research
- Biomedical laboratory sciences and bilingual nursing education (École des sciences infirmières)
- Interdisciplinary Canadian studies, Métis history, and linguistic pluralism
- Cooperative education placements across Manitoba's public, scientific, and corporate sectors
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Baccalauréat ès sciences (Général et avec majeure)
Rigorous curriculum covering cellular biology, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and statistical mathematical modeling.
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires (BAA)
Cooperative program blending corporate finance, international commerce, ethical leadership, and marketing analytics.
Maîtrise en éducation (M.Éd.)
Graduate research program in educational administration, curriculum leadership, and inclusive minority-language pedagogy.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Bourse d'Excellence Taché - USB
Prestigious admission award granted to high-achieving high school graduates entering undergraduate degree programs at Université de Saint-Boniface.
Baccalauréat ès sciences avec majeure en biochimie Enrolment
Four-year laboratory-intensive bachelor's degree preparing students for medical school, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research.
Stage Coopératif en Administration des Affaires
Four-month paid work term with Manitoba financial institutions, crown corporations, or regional economic development agencies.
Maîtrise en éducation (M.Éd.) Enrolment
Postgraduate degree exploring school administration, educational leadership, and pedagogical differentiation in francophone schools.
Bourse d'Études de la Francophonie Manitobaine
Endowed bursary supporting students actively engaged in Franco-Manitoban cultural, artistic, and community advocacy.
Baccalauréat en service social Enrolment
Accredited professional social work degree accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE).
Subvention de Recherche Étudiante du Centre de recherche USB
Seed funding for student research projects on Prairie francophone history, oral archives, and sociological diversity.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Dr. Sophie Bouffard
Rectrice et Professeure · Administration Universitaire et Arts
Dr. Sophie Bouffard leads research and institutional strategy focusing on official language minority community empowerment and cultural heritage.
Dr. Jean-Éric Tremblay
Professeur de biologie moléculaire · Département des sciences expérimentales
Dr. Jean-Éric Tremblay investigates enzyme mechanisms in cellular pathways, supervising student researchers in advanced biochemistry.
Dr. Michelle Fontaine
Professeure agrégée en éducation · Faculté d'éducation
Dr. Michelle Fontaine researches pedagogical strategies for language acquisition and inclusive teaching models in Canadian francophone schools.
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