
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.
- Arts BA (18 majors)
- Business Administration BA (4 majors)
- Music BMus and Music Therapy BMT
- Science BSc (3 majors)
- Social Work BSW
- Education BEd
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 StudiesBachelor 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.


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 StudiesStudent Stories
What’s Happening
Featured Events

2025 J.J. Thiessen Lecture Series | "A Sacred Way of Life: Theology as a Guide to Spirituality"
Featuring Dr. Kevin Hector, Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor of Theology and of the Philosophy of Religions, University of Chicago.

Discover Day
Join us for a full- or half-day in-person experience. Tour the campus, visit a class, meet profs and current students, learn about financial aid opportunities, enjoy a treat from folio café, and more.

CommonWord Book Launch | Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees
Between 1975 and 1997 some three million Vietnamese, Cambodians, and Laotians fled atrocities and resettled in Canada. Hearts of Freedom tells the story of 145 former refugees who have suffered the worst excesses of war to rebuild their lives in Canada.
News and Stories
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.
Read MoreCMU unveils new visual identity: built on tradition, bold for the future
CMU has unveiled a new visual identity that reflects its deep roots in the Anabaptist tradition while boldly articulating its vision for the future.
Read More'Go beyond what you can imagine': Green energy grows at CMU (Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadian Mennonite University is unveiling a new "district geothermal energy system" — a first on a post-secondary campus in Manitoba — this weekend.
The project is estimated to cost $8.4 million.
Read MoreCMU launches first-of-its-kind district geothermal energy system
On Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 PM, Canadian Mennonite University will launch the new academic year with a celebration of the first district geothermal energy system at a Manitoba post-secondary education institution.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
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.
Discover Weekend
If you live outside of Winnipeg, this is the campus visit event for you! You'll experience all the excitement of a Discover Day, plus two nights in residence and an off-campus excursion to get to know our city.
Discover Day + Music Discover Day
Join us for a full- or half-day in-person experience with the option to take in a special focus on the CMU music program. Tour the campus, visit a class, meet profs and current students, learn about financial aid opportunities, enjoy a treat from folio café, and more.