The University College of the North offers a comprehensive program of study leading to three-year and four-year majors in Aboriginal and Northern Studies.

Building from a focus on Aboriginal cultures of Northern Manitoba, this interdisciplinary program aims to further understandings of the experiences of Aboriginal peoples and communities in the past and present and to consider regional, national and international dimensions

Revitalize culture and build your career by gaining proficiency in Cree, a primary Indigenous language. This program will start you on a journey toward fluency, a grounding in culture and opening doors to meaningful work that supports reconciliation and strengthens communities.

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University College of the North will provide students with important skills in the areas of written and oral communication, research, independent and critical thinking, problem solving, and team work.

A Bachelor or Business Administration (BBA) Degree can help students learn Management, Organization, Motivation and Leadership. This 2+2 degree program reflects the mandate of UCN by incorporating Aboriginal and Northern Manitoba perspectives. Students will learn how to apply decision-making processes and communicate effectively in public and private business enterprises.

The Business Administration two-year diploma program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level management positions in business, industry and public administration, as well as preparing them to be small business entrepreneurs.

University College of the North’s Community Economic Development two-year diploma program prepares graduates for a range of employment and self-employment opportunities, including contributing to the health of the natural environment, building on community resources and capacities, increasing community control and ownership, and stabilizing local, and community economies.

The English program explores literature and cultural expression from diverse peoples, histories, and regions. Students develop strong skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing while examining how human thought and culture are expressed through written and oral traditions.

The Faculty offers a minor in Science. The study of Science is the study of the physical environment around us. Science analyzes and explains the organization and structure of matter and of life, and harnesses and applies that understanding for the betterment of humanity. Graduates with a science background are able to go on to further studies and careers in a variety of engineering, technology and health-related fields.

The Office Assistant 10 Month Certificate Program prepares students for success in entry-level administrative roles by building strong foundational business and professional skills.

The Social Sciences program at University College of the North offers students a broad and engaging exploration of human societies, social relations, and the forces that shape social life. It draws on disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and geography, as well as interdisciplinary fields like global studies and post-colonial thought. Students develop critical thinking and research skills while examining social phenomena from multiple perspectives, including Indigenous ways of knowing. The program encourages understanding of social issues locally in northern Manitoba, across Canada, and globally. Graduates are well-prepared for careers or further education that require insight into social structures and human behaviour.