University of Regina

Situated on Wascana Place, a sprawling urban park at the centre of Regina, the University of Regina is a research university with a focus on experiential and collaborative learning. “With more than 16,000 students, 95,000 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 the community.” The 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, 10 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. 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: The school’s well-used Administration-Humanities building, or “AdHum Pit” recently reopened after an extensive renovation. It now features flexible seating, improved lighting, additional power outlets and expanded event capacity. The space will also host performances, events and classes. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees) $9,391

Median Entering Grades
Minimum Arts: 70% | Science: 70% | Commerce: 70% | Engineering: 70-90%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 12,650 | Part-time: 2,256
Graduates: Full-time: 1,307 | Part-time: 1,146
International Students: First-year: 10.8% | Graduate: 50.9%

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

Devised Performance and Theatre Creation: Students learn how to create and produce their own original theatre projects. 

Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts: Offered by First Nations University of Canada (a federated college of the U of R), this program blends multimedia training with the study of Indigenous issues. Students are required to take two Indigenous language courses.

Energy Systems Engineering: With a focus on energy studies and emerging technologies, this program includes three areas of specialization, petroleum engineering, sustainable energy engineering and energy transportation and storage. 

Reputation

Ranked #14 (Comprehensive) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.