University of Manitoba Bookstore

550 reviews

University Centre, 140 UMSU, 65 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada

umanitoba.ca

+12044748321

About

University of Manitoba Bookstore is a Book store located at University Centre, 140 UMSU, 65 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. It has received 550 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-4:30PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday9AM-4:30PM
Friday9AM-4:30PM
Saturday9AM-4:30PM
Sunday9AM-4:30PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of University of Manitoba Bookstore: University Centre, 140 UMSU, 65 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada

  • University of Manitoba Bookstore has 4.3 stars from 550 reviews

  • Book store

  • "I DO NOT recommend buying their digital textbooks: It's not clear when you buy the activation card, but you're only renting access to the PDF text, you can't even Ctrl+F through it the way they are set up"

    "Came to buy books for courses I’m taking online"

    "Unfortunate location of being in a basement, but is a nice looking store"

    "Knowledgeable staff and great product mix on campus! Service is very good"

    "really great one stop shop for students"

Reviews

  • Emily CPY

I DO NOT recommend buying their digital textbooks: It's not clear when you buy the activation card, but you're only renting access to the PDF text, you can't even Ctrl+F through it the way they are set up. Update (Fall 2018): Service seems to have deteriorated I've had issues with the cashiers overcharging me (they do fix it if you go to customer service - but only if you notice and make them sort it out) and they seem to have implemented an new policy where they don't let you look at the books to decide if you want to buy them / take that course. Very disappointing - hopefully they'll get back on track. Original Post: The store carries a large range of products besides books that you're likely to need on campus. You do pay a bit of a premium for location and convenience on some things. However, supply packages for specific classes (like kits for art classes) are much cheaper than getting the same materials elsewhere.

  • Vikki Pink

Came to buy books for courses I’m taking online. Bookstore is vast. Lots of staff to assist you in finding the books you need. They have all sorts of cool stuff there. Supplies for art projects, journals and pens... they sell electronics. They have a regular section for novels and things. Campus related items as well. I mean prices are expensive but comparable to other college and university bookstores. And they have neat little gadgets you can’t find elsewhere. I’m a nurse and found some cute little funny pins and some supplies I needed for work. Clean. Modern.

  • Michelle Edwards

Unfortunate location of being in a basement, but is a nice looking store. Staff are very helpful but waste no time. Has art supplies, expensive notebook stuff, as well as hoodies (books are a given). My tip would be go get your books three weeks before school starts so you can get the cheaper 25% off used books for some classes. You can't return them but 25% means a lot when you're buying 150$ books. Starbucks found inside the store. Nice store, but has stock issues and most items (excluding books) are very expensive.

  • Kijiji Winnipeg DG

Knowledgeable staff and great product mix on campus! Service is very good. Yes, textbook prices are high (as they are everywhere) but e-book, rental and buyback options make it more affordable. Pro tip: In a hurry? Use their online store to order e-book versions of your textbooks that you can start using right away. Not every text is available in digital form but it's worth a look.

  • Cheryl Rose

really great one stop shop for students. they have everything from school supplies, textbook, lab equipment, art supplies, clothing and bags even home decor and snacks. very open, lots of isles but they're short enough to see over so not too overwhelming. cashiers are very friendly but might have to look around for a sale associate.

  • Mwenya Chabu

Top quality control for the hoodies and pants. I have shopped here for several months now and I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. I don't think I will ever change to a different place to get my hoodies from, and looking forward to the 16th 25% off everything in store I'm coming prepared …

  • Fry

I love this bookstore so much, even more so than Chapter's, and that's saying a lot because Chapter's is wonderful. They don't have a huge selection of fictional literature (mostly because it is a university bookstore) but that's ok because I love my university and I love my bookstore so I'll be biased.

  • Shezaad Adam

The service is amazing, from art supplies to textbook floor clerks to cashiers. Everyone is friendly and understand the student's needs. New books purchases, used books buybacks and book rentals along with stationery, UofM hoodies, backpacks, tees, basically everything a student needs.

  • Danielle Anderson

Compared to my last university, they make the process of getting books and supplies much easier for sponsored students. I was able to do it online and in person with ease. I was also able to do it well into the semester. Everyone was so nice! Thank u UofM <3

  • Dexter

They offered to by back my textbook which I bought for 80 dollars for 0.75 cents. It's far better to go online for your textbooks that to buy them here, their markup is outrageous. They do sell the campus clothing which is pretty good.

  • Khylne Cruz

Always a good experience at the bookstore, every single staff member I've talked to was very helpful and accommodating. There's plenty of sales that come up at certain times throughout the terms, so be on the lookout for those!!

  • Murtaza Jafri

Decent size bookstore with all you need for classes. They do buy back books that you bought from them, at a massive discount, so try and sell them online first and use the bookstore as a last resort or your bottom price.

  • Hero Li

There are always out of books and you might have to wait weeks to get one. You are better off buying used textbooks from users on Kijiji and buying the assess code online if you wish to be up to date with your course

  • Alex King

Can get very busy at the start of the term but the staff are always very friendly. A lot of supplies can be found here along with a good selection to art supplies. Conveniently located as well in university centre.

  • Daniel Roscoe

Best prices for what they carry. Wish they carried a bit more in the art supplies, like the water cleanable oil paints, but they usually have the best prices and when there is a sale then they can't be beat.

  • Cheryl Rosee

Lots of stuff. Not only textbooks and pens, but art supplies, food, clothing, tech stuff. Really good one stop shop for all students needs. Prices are pretty good too, often sales going on.

  • Andrew M (OhmGnome)

You university supplies they got it, you need U of M merch they got that too. They alsk have lots of casual reading books and an abundance of other interesting and rotating stock

  • Bryce Bastiaanssen

Everything is expensive, even the office supplies. Textbooks are sometimes not there when you need them for a class, but great place to get the book id number to shop on Amazon

  • Peter Johnson

Only bad during the first week of fall or winter semester when it gets crowded and the lines are long to make purchases. Other than that it has anything a student might need.

  • C G

Good selection, but check Kijiji and Amazon first. Great place if you need your books now instead of waiting. Careful...Some profs add books that you don't really need.

  • Garnet Watkins

Great merchandise and sizes for clothing and prices affordable. The sales woman was an excellent help and I appreciated her assistance with my father. Thanks again

  • Justin Woodcock

Overpriced and often super crowed. I've walked around for over 30 mins and still haven't been assisted. Most textbooks are 30%-300% marked up compared to Amazon

  • Aishwarya Gopalakrishnan

Everything academic and more, you need, its here! I personally love the sweats and collection of books here. Tip: Books sell fast, make sure you buy them asap

  • Queen Bee

Great bookstore - staff goes above and beyond and all you would need for university classes are located in that one place. I even get Xmas gifts here …

  • Kaj Moroz

The bookstore is in a convenient location and has a bunch of useful supplies for students and staff. Don't expect amazing prices, but the quality is great.

  • Shawn Singh

Usually has what you need, but staff could use more training to be knowledgeable about products that are being sold and how customers can access them

  • Noyb Meadows

Friendly cashier, wait line is long when school first open. So definitely advise to go during 3rd and 4th week. Can stay in line for almost 30 mins.

  • Chukwujamike Okoye

All you need to go one stop shop, from customized hoodies for students to books, utilities and items for education. Satisfactory for art supplies.

  • Ludmila Dzikovska-Olivson

Tons of staff you need for study. Pretty quiet, no pressure from stuff, though they are available if you need them. Could spend half a day there))

  • Santiago Hernández

Excellent service, location and products. It is a little expensive but it’s a perfect option to found everything you want for the university !

  • Jozie Lawrence

Staff are usually super friendly, amazing at helping with anything you need. And apparently wont judge you if your credit cards get declined.

  • Jennifer Jennifer

I graduated here. Totally recommend this University. I love how there are lots of international students. Makes the diversity very beautiful!

  • Ebrahim

they have the required books, but prices are expensive and if you don't know the right time to show you can be stuck in line for hours.

  • Skyler Delaurier

Has all of the needs for your university classes. I would recommend buying supplies elsewhere if possible as the prices are quite hefty.

  • Sam Krishnan

Good for if you need to get something on campus right away. But if you can wait, then get the textbooks from Amazon, it's ALOT cheaper

  • Deanna Lynn

Great staff. Awesome selection of all kinds of things you need in university life. But the staff make the store great, very helpful.

  • Annie Hallson

Amazing staff. Everything you could possibly need and even some things you didn't know you needed. Great gift ware selection too!

  • Tapiwa Learoy

Really nice place to visit and get university branded clothing, cups, pens. Wide selection of stationery and books available.

  • Melmo M

Expensive but they're really helpful finding textbooks. Some books have been slow coming in so call them first.

  • irynfrench

Love it. The staff very helpful. They exceed expectations when you ask for help. Glad my son is loving it too.

  • sarab Kaur

they have everything you need. But everything is so damn expensive. staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

  • Victor Andres

Clark the clerk at the UofM Bookstore was a Super helpful dude, that provided exceptional customer service!

  • Steve Ens

Staff are mostly grumpy. Selection for Bison gear is sparse. I wish we had more pride in our sports teams.

  • Oghenemaro Ogberekare

Except you really need a new book , get a used one from Kijiji. The stationery have decent prices though.

  • Brian Scalabrine aka GOAT

Service is great, people are friendly, but the books are way too damn expensive. #used #books #for #life

  • shib (Shibby)

Expensive products and not very helpful staff. Good for Text books but only if they have them in stock.

  • Tausif Kabir

A bit expensive actually but the store is filled with essentials and more. The staff is really helpful.

  • Mosammat Sayeda Jahanara Mannan Ommi

Come and visit the beautiful place in Canada and get the chance to feel a different fun loving place.

  • Liangxuan Liu

Best bookstore for students of the U of Manitoba! (Even though the price of book is really high)

  • zhichuan zhang

Typical university book store, besides textbooks, there are computers, hoodies and sourvenirs.

  • amritpal singh sidhu

Mostly everything is available which is required for a student including dresses,books,glasses

  • Sarah Joy Ramos

I love how organize this bookstore is. There’s Starbucks too. Their staff are so friendly :)

  • robpaprox

Overpriced textbooks and school supplies... so basically your standard university bookstore

  • Inderpreet Singh

A very calm and friendly place, the staff is always ready help you find whatever you need.

  • Nitta Gopal Das

Place to buy stationary, apparel's and some other necessary things within University area.

  • Glenn Tagaca

Very helpful finding books and there are a lot of selections. A little overpriced though.

  • Ga-young Hayek (김가영)

Super expensive, but it has all kinds of interesting toys and text books that we need...

  • Riley Unger

Good selection and products. Pretty easy to get textbooks picked up in store or online.

  • Sheila Lapinski Smith

Really great selection of everything you expect and lots of unexpected novelty items!

  • dhairya soni

Wonderful presentation, things are very easy to find, helpful and friendly employees.

  • Chenyu Wang

You can get all the supplys here. Books, pens, paper pad, computers, you name it....

  • Marvel Robinson

The staff were very helpful and helped me figure out some isbn typos in my book list

  • Mu'taz Al-Momani

A little expensive, but convenient when you need something ( stationary, tools etc.)

  • Yash Sehrawat

I didn't find the book i was looking for but the library is really nice and quiet.

  • Busola Tiamiyu

Love the place. You don't only get book, you can also get other personal supplies.

  • Kevin Yu

there is bunch of lockers just by the entrance so u can wander around hands free!

  • Tanvir Hossain

Good bookstore a little bit expensive but you can get a lot of supplies in there.

  • Tanbir Sagar

It has good collection if stationary, books and cloths in a well organized way.

  • Inesh Munaweera

Good place to buy reactionaries and also many other essential items are there.

  • Tayyab K

They've got everything you need from a bookstore, can be overpriced sometimes.

  • Carl Henry

Loads of textbooks as well as some exam prep books and u of m memorabilia

  • Tubu Bm

It's pricy but good service and you can find everything you need there.

  • Mohammed Towhidul Islam

Except the books don't buy anything. Because, all are really expensive.

  • moody mahd

You can find everything, the only down side is the waiting line at end

  • R B Haas

Books books and more books. Exactly what you want from a bookstore lol

  • Toluwani Osoba

Everything you can possibly need-in terms of school can be found here

  • Ahmed Hammad

Diverse and has about everything a student needs for their schooling.

  • Ashraful Reefath

Its a really nice place but its busy most of the time. Long lines

  • K N

All the books you need for school is there and stationary needs.

  • D S A DHAKA SPACE AGENCY

Very good place but terrible luck with scratch lottery in there

  • Oluwaseun Makinde

I got the books I wanted easily. The store staffs were helpful

  • Nour Eissa

Nice bookstore Wide range of selection and nice u of m T-shirt

  • Christopher Quehe

Expensive, if you have time to find your books elsewhere do so

  • rxy dyck

Serious staff but helpful. Staff didn't smile or joke around.

  • Nicolas Connor

Great selection of apparel, supplies and of course, books.

  • Priscila Ralickas

Great staff and bookstore. You can found whatever you need

  • Anas M.

Overpriced things, just head over to Staples my people xD

  • Asif Khan (Tupu)

Expensive but worth every cent for good quality products

  • Ruiz Luna

Decoration is beautiful and there is a Starbucks beside!

  • Tirth Patel

Anything we want about study we can find it over there

  • Spencer

Lines are always crazy but they're still fairly quick

  • Nicole Duff

Best place on campus to get what you need for school.

  • jason duane

If you ever looking for Batteries they have them here

  • king Toby

Have enough novels to keep you locked in for ever

  • Dave Feniuk

Packed with people, need more seating for guests

  • Yiran & Wenhuan F

Well organized. Helpful staff. Books are pricy.

  • Cheryl Foster

Friendly service, lots of selection of products

  • rao frame

Great people excellent ambience cool all around

  • Nathan Isaak

Has books, but they don't want you to have them

  • scorch33

They have everything for your university needs.

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