University of Saskatchewan

• Type: university,
• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada,
• Founded: 1907,
• Main campus: historic campus on the South Saskatchewan River.

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 200 fields of study.

The University of Saskatchewan is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities.

Foundational Pathways includes introductory courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students develop skills in writing, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking.

Most Chemistry Foundations classes combine lectures with hands-on laboratory work. In Sequential Music, campus-based study is complemented by practical experience in schools.

Residence students have access to free tutoring led by Ph.D. students several evenings a week and support from a dedicated mental health professional.

• direct-entry programs for students coming from high school or transferring from another college or university are offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, College of Arts and Science, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Kinesiology, Edwards School of Business, and St. Thomas More College,
• the College of Dentistry offers both direct- and non-direct-entry programs,
• the Biomedical Foundations degree is offered jointly by the College of Arts and Science and the College of Medicine,
• the Bachelor of Education – Sequential Music offers an Early/Middle Years option for teaching from preKindergarten through Grade 8 and a Secondary option for teaching Grades 9–12.

In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, USask ranked 87th in Agriculture and Forestry and placed in the 51–100 tier for Veterinary Science.

The university also ranked 144th in Environmental Science, placed in the 201–250 tier for Geology and Geophysics, and entered the 201–275 tier for Earth and Marine Sciences.

Two people from the university have received Nobel Prizes, and Nobel Plaza is named for them.

• Greystone Theatre began operating in 1946 within the first drama department in Canada and the Commonwealth,
• the Little Stone School House, also known as Victoria School House, was built in 1888 and remains on the university grounds,
• living-roof test plots were created on campus to assess the technology in the region’s extreme climate,
• Chemistry Foundations certificate programs are unique to USask among the Canadian prairie provinces.

USask students are not required to live on campus. Housing and meal plans are not included in tuition or student charges. Residence buildings and rooms have keycard access and security cameras, while USask Protective Services regularly patrols the grounds. Trained Resident Assistants in each residential community help students adjust to independent living.

• Voyageur Place is designed primarily for first-year students and offers furnished single- and double-occupancy rooms,
• at College Quarter, furnished two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments have private kitchens and shared living areas, and utilities, internet, and laundry are included,
• McEown Park is intended for upper-year students, couples, and students with children,
• Graduate House accommodates graduate students, students in professional programs, and undergraduate students in their fourth year or higher.

Meal plans are required under every residence agreement and vary by residence. Voyageur Place residents receive three buffet-style meals each day.

• the university has Huskie athletic teams, including football and basketball teams,
• the Physical Activity Complex offers swimming, dance, and fitness activities, including programs for people with special needs,
• Music and Wellbeing students can perform with the Greystone Singers, Wind Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Ensembles, Music Theatre Ensemble, and University Chorus,
• Greystone Mainstage presents four plays each year featuring student actors and technicians,
• residences host community activities and Residence Welcome Week, with daily events, opportunities to meet neighbors, and introductions to support services.

• international students have access to intercultural learning, one-on-one assistance, and support during their transition,
• Music and Wellbeing combines practical music-making, music pedagogy, and the study of how music relates to physical and psychological well-being,
• Drama students gain hands-on experience in set and costume construction, lighting, sound production, and stage management.

The university library has six campus locations and provides year-round, around-the-clock access to an extensive electronic collection. Voyageur Place is connected to other campus buildings by tunnels and skywalks.

• the campus is home to dental clinics and the Veterinary Medical Centre,
• Griffiths Stadium seats 4,600 spectators and has a 400-meter, eight-lane track,
• the Physical Activity Complex includes a 13,500-square-foot fitness center, a triple gymnasium, and a 40-foot climbing wall.

Applicants to the College of Law, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, and Western College of Veterinary Medicine must complete specific postsecondary preparation. Students whose admission letter requires original documents must present them for in-person review. Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of the enrollment process.

Graduates of the professional Bachelor of Education – Sequential Music program qualify for a Saskatchewan teacher’s certificate covering preKindergarten through Grade 12.

Classically, the academic year is divided into two academic semesters. For education on bachelor's programs, it is necessary to count on the amount of about 11.501 USD / year, on a master's degree the tuition fee is 11,501 USD / year. On the official website of the university there is all information about the faculties, the conditions of admission and so on.

• each year, 600 high-achieving entering students receive USask Entrance Scholarships valued at 5,000 CAD,
• the George and Marsha Ivany President’s First & Best Scholarship provides 40,000 CAD over four years, while the Chancellors’ Scholarships and University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarships provide 30,000 CAD over four years,
• Edwards Undergraduate Scholarships provide 36,000 CAD over four years, and Torvald and Margaret Tollefson Renewable Entrance Scholarships provide 24,000 CAD over four years,
• the University of Saskatchewan International Excellence Award is valued at 10,000 CAD, with one award granted each year to an international student based on academic achievement,
• international students completing the IB Diploma Programme are automatically considered for an award valued at 20,000 CAD,
• St. Thomas More College separately distributes more than 300,000 CAD in scholarships and bursaries to its students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision