University of Manitoba
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About University of Manitoba
According to Wikipedia, The University of Manitoba is a Canadian public research university in the province of Manitoba. Founded in 1877, it is the first university of western Canada. Both by total student enrolment and campus area, the U of M is the largest university in the province of Manitoba and the 17th-largest in all of Canada. Its main campus is located in the Fort Garry neighbourhood of southern Winnipeg, with other campuses throughout the city. Along with the Fort Garry campus as its central hub, the University of Manitoba operates three other major locations: the Bannatyne Campus, the James W. Burns Executive Education Centre, and the William Norrie Centre. In addition, the university also administers its French-language affiliate, Université de Saint-Boniface in the Saint Boniface ward of Winnipeg.
What Is University of Manitoba Known For?
University of Manitoba is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Medical
- Education
- Communications
- Business
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Law
- Literature
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Social Work
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
University of Manitoba's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Manitoba's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Manitoba ranks #268 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Manitoba ranks #255 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Manitoba ranks #350 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Manitoba ranks #363 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Manitoba ranks #430 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Manitoba ranks #350 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Manitoba ranks #306 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Manitoba ranks #484 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Manitoba ranks #329 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Manitoba ranks #391 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Manitoba ranks #471 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Manitoba ranks #400 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Manitoba ranks #491 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Manitoba ranks #365 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Manitoba ranks #268 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Manitoba ranks #368 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Manitoba ranks #387 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Manitoba ranks #324 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Manitoba ranks #621 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Manitoba ranks #83 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Manitoba ranks #419 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Manitoba ranks #198 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
University of Manitoba ranks #405 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Manitoba ranks #1153 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are University of Manitoba's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Manitoba's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Nursing, and Sociology. Here are some of University of Manitoba's most famous alumni:
- Marshall McLuhan
- A Canadian educator, philosopher, and scholar.
- Erving Goffman
- A Sociologist, writer, and academic .
- Leonard Peikoff
- A Canadian-American philosopher.
- David Parnas
- A Canadian software engineer.
- Jim Peebles
- A Canadian-American astronomer & Nobel Laureate in Physics.
- David Matas
- A Canadian lawyer.
- Scott Ambler
- A Canadian software engineer/consultant/author.
- Norman Cantor
- A Canadian historian .
- Harry Seidler
- An Austrian-born Australian architect.
- Hersh Shefrin
- A Canadian economist.
- Leo Panitch
- A Canadian writer .
- James Marcia
- A Canadian psychologist.
Who Are University of Manitoba's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Manitoba's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Social Work, Nursing, and Sociology. Here are some of University of Manitoba's most famous faculty:
- Alan Evans
- A Neuroimaging professor.
- Susan E. Alcock
- An American classical archaeologist.
- Robert W. Heath Jr.
- An American electrical engineer and university professor.
- Ekram Hossain
- A Professor.
- Frank Albo
- A Canadian researcher.
- Abir Igamberdiev
- A Researcher.
- Samira Mubareka
- A Clinical scientist.
- Seema Goel
- A Canadian artist.
- Jimmy Greene
- An American musician.
- Brian K. Horton
- An American geologist.
- Terreon Gully
- An American musician.
