Small enough to know you.

Bold enough to push you further.

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Whole person education, for your whole life.

At CMU, education is a deeply human journey, one that integrates intellectual growth with spiritual reflection, emotional insight, and ethical action. Through intentionally designed courses that span subject areas, you will engage big questions with others, learning to think critically and live with purpose. A culture of conversation invites respectful dialogue across differences, while a commitment to peace and justice calls you to act with courage and compassion. With work-integrated learning embedded in every program, you will gain hands-on experience that give your studies an immediate, practical impact. It's an education that shapes not only what you know, but who you become, equipping you for a life of meaning, service, and leadership.

Why Study at CMU?

Rigorous academics.

With an average first year class size of 25 and a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, students pursue academic excellence in an environment that combines rigorous standards with strong support.

Supportive community.

CMU is where relationships come alive. Students build lifelong friendships and find mentors who care. The network here—faculty, peers, alumni—will open doors and support students long after graduation.

Genuine impact.

When students graduate, they leave ready to make an impact. CMU students consistently will stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics and adaptability, and the skills to analyze complex problems and step forward with courage.

Programs of Study

Undergraduate Programs

A CMU education will set you up for success. You will graduate a mature, skilled problem-solver who can write persuasively, speak confidently, and think critically across diverse subject areas.

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Programs

The common purpose that binds our graduate programs is building leaders and change-makers—in business, in the not-for-profit and government, in the community, and in the church.

Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Education (After-Degree)

Start teaching sooner through a full-time, 16-month program that equips aspiring educators with the skills, character, and confidence to lead in today's diverse classrooms. With 28 weeks of practicum experience across early, middle, and high school settings, you will graduate with the hands-on preparation schools require and the confidence new teachers need to feel ready to enter the classroom.

Rooted in a vision for whole-person education, this program will prepare you not only to deliver curriculum, but to nurture curiosity, shape character, and foster belonging in every classroom you enter.

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Expect more. Get more. Be more.

At CMU, class sizes are kept intentionally small—typically 18 to 28 students—so professors don't just teach, they engage. You'll receive personalized feedback, join dynamic conversations, and build academic partnerships that challenge you inside and outside the classroom. Here, your voice matters, and your ideas won't get lost in the crowd.

At CMU, hands-on experience is built into every program. It's not an afterthought. You'll step into work-integrated learning placements designed to fit your ambitions, be it a not-for-profit, business, school, or lab, building skills employers seek. Graduating from CMU means you don't just have a degree; you have direct experience and a professional network to launch your career.

CMU holds a high bar for academic excellence, combining rigorous standards with strong support. Across diverse fields, from business to biology, music to social work, you'll engage with professors who are both expert teachers and active scholars. Their passion fuels classrooms where theory meets discovery, preparing you for today's complex and changing workforce.

CMU is where your community comes alive, both inside and outside the classroom. Join a Blazers varsity team or find your niche in student groups and campus events. Build lifelong friendships, find mentors who care, and collaborate on projects that matter. Your network here—faculty, peers, alumni—will open doors and support you long after graduation.

Right from your first day, Academic Advisors and the Centre for Career and Vocation guide your path, helping you set goals and build the skills employers seek. CMU graduates stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics, and adaptability, thriving in fields from healthcare to business, education to law, and beyond. CMU sets you up for your first job and prepares you for success throughout your entire career.

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Pre-Professional Studies

Pre-professional studies at CMU are designed to launch students into competitive programs like medicine, law, nursing, and veterinary science.

While you don't study these professions directly at CMU, you can complete the essential prerequisites—through degrees or courses in science, arts, and humanities—within a small, supportive academic environment.

With personalized advising and interdisciplinary learning, you will build the intellectual foundation and character needed to thrive in professional schools. Whether pursuing a full CMU degree or preparing for next steps, your will leave confident, well-prepared, and ready to serve with both skill and compassion.

CMU students consistently stand out with an exceptional track record of acceptance into competitive professional programs like medicine and law.y

Pre-Professional Studies
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18:1

Average student to faculty ratio

100%

Students who participate in work-integrated learning

25

Average first-year class size

Student Stories

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What Stands Out in Your Experience? Video (3:42)

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What Surprised You About CMU? Video (4:08)

News and Stories

From Student to Teacher: A Journey of Faith, Learning, and Community

From Student to Teacher: A Journey of Faith, Learning, and Community

Kenny Wollmann is a high school educator, teaching primarily Bible, theology, and world religions—but not in a typical classroom.

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Evan Klassen (CMU ’02) graduated with a Bachelor of Christian Studies during CMU’s early years as a merged university. Now Executive Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, he continues to carry forward the rigour, curiosity, and commitment to community that shaped his time at CMU.

Rigour, Curiosity, and the Arts: A CMU Story of Leadership

CMU was a place of transition, community, and discovery for Evan Klassen, Executive Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC).

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Sunday@CMU

Sunday@CMU: October 2025

Peace with Creation

This month on Sunday@CMU, we are hearing from CMU alumna Zoe Matties. Zoe is Manitoba Program Manager for A Rocha Canada, a Christian environmental organization dedicated to caring for creation through conservation research, education, and community engagement.

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Aaron Janzen (CMU ’08) completed a BA in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies. His CMU education nurtured his sense of justice and care for creation, shaping his career in environmental conservation. Now a senior field campaigner with Oceans North, he works to protect marine and freshwater ecosystems in collaboration with northern communities.

From peacebuilding to conservation: A CMU alum’s journey of justice, community, and care for creation

Aaron Janzen knows being an environmentalist is as much about working with people as it is with the land.

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Upcoming Events

Presentation and Q&A with Senator Kim Pate | Bill S-206: Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income

Join Senator Pate for a discussion on Bill S-206—a clear and hopeful bill about a guaranteed liveable basic income. Learn what it is, how it could reduce poverty and violence, and what it means for students, families, and communities.

October 20 | 12:00 PM | Laudamus Auditorium (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.)

CommonWord Book Launch | Nothing Will Save Us

The Bible tells us that Jesus 'made himself nothing' when he came into the world. So will nothing save us? Join us for an evening with author, pastor, and theologian David Driedger, in conversation with Jane Barter and John Samson Fellows.

October 23 | 7:00 PM | Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.)
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CommonWord Book Launch | Wearing a Broken Indigene Heart on the Sleeve of Christian Mission

If Indigenous hearts are broken by Christianity, what is it in Christian theology that is life giving at all? Join in conversation with Carmen Lansdowne, author and former Moderator of the United Church of Canada.

November 5 | 7:00 PM | Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) & livestream
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