University of Regina
The University of Regina celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. “With more than 17,200 students, 92,000 alumni, a reputation for world-class research and a commitment to developing career-ready graduates, the University of Regina has achieved amazing results during our first half-century as an independent degree-granting institution,” says president Jeff Keshen. “This remarkable success serves as a strong foundation for our next 50 years of teaching, research and service to community.” U of R was the first university in Western Canada to offer co-op studies, and the province’s first green roof was constructed on top of its Research and Innovation Centre. The school is home to 18 university- and faculty-based research centres, nine Canada Research Chairs, 29 research labs and more than 800 active researchers in a variety of fields. That progressive spirit continues at the Centre for Experiential and Service Learning, where students get help in finding hands-on learning opportunities, receive training before going out to volunteer, and get help with resumé writing, networking and interviewing. The main campus is situated in the heart of Regina’s Wascana Centre, one of the largest urban parks in North America. To help students avoid the harsh winter weather, most of the university’s buildings are connected. A Student Wellness Centre, which opened in 2021, is operated by nurse practitioners from the faculty of nursing.
Campus buzz: In 2025, the University of Regina will host the Vanier Cup, Canada’s national university football championship, for the first time.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$8,983
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 70% | Science: 70% | Commerce: 70% | Engineering: 70-90%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 12,025 | Part-time: 2,202
Graduates: Full-time: 1,366 | Part-time: 1,089
International Students: First-year: 31% | Graduate: 59.4%
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 1,755 (approx. 660 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of single room with meals: $6,290 to $10,580
Cost of apartment-style: $6,404 to $9,160
Standout programs
Journalism, News Media and Communication: Students gain professional training in journalism, digital media, and strategic communications and participate in Canada’s only mandatory full-semester paid internship program.
Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts: This new program, offered by First Nations University of Canada (a federated college of the U of R) blends multimedia training with the study of Indigenous issues. Students study a range of topics, such as ethics, colonial and anti-colonial frames and community radio, and are required to take two Indigenous language courses.
Energy Systems Engineering: In response to the rapidly changing energy landscape, this new program includes three areas of specialization: petroleum engineering, sustainable energy engineering, and energy transportation and storage.
