They offer distance education and correspondence courses in addition to those on site. University programs can be from three to five years for a first degree.
Most universities offer post-graduate programs as well.
Offerings include Arts, Science, Law, Education, Medicine, Dentistry, Social Work, Engineering and Dental Hygiene, for example. Community Colleges are located in Winnipeg, Brandon and The Pas. Distance education and correspondence courses are offered. Offerings range from Business and Applied Arts, Engineering Technologies, Health and Family Services to Apprenticeship courses. Private Vocational Schools offer many diverse programs ranging from Business to Hairstyling.