Bachelor in Polish (Minor)

The University of Manitoba, founded in 1877 in Winnipeg, is the oldest university in western Canada and a major public research institution. With roughly 29,000 students and about 4,000 international students, the university offers a welcoming and diverse campus experience. Its location provides access to cultural attractions, outdoor recreation and a supportive prairie community.

Academically the university offers more than 260 programs spanning faculties such as Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Business and Agriculture, many of which are research active and professionally accredited. The campus hosts centers for global public health, functional foods and other applied research that connect students with real-world problems and industry partners, while student services emphasize academic advising, career planning and wellbeing.

International students benefit from extensive supports including orientation, visa guidance and targeted scholarships, along with numerous experiential learning and co-op opportunities in Winnipeg and beyond. For students seeking a research-led education with strong community engagement and practical pathways into professional fields, the University of Manitoba presents a balanced choice combining academic excellence, campus life and regional opportunity.

The Bachelor in Polish (Minor) at the University of Manitoba is a degree program that helps students develop cultural literacy through intensive language training and familiarity with Polish cultural and literary history. This program is open to students in all faculties and takes four years to complete.

The curriculum includes language courses in introductory, intermediate, and advanced Polish, as well as literature and culture courses that explore Polish drama, film, and cultural history. Students will develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Polish, and gain cultural insights into the Polish-speaking world.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Translators, Language Teachers, Cultural Consultants, Historians, or Diplomats, working in industries such as education, government, or international relations.