University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan has traditionally been seen as a hotbed of agricultural research, but there’s much more on the go here, including leading research in areas of global importance, such as water and food security. USask has made a name for itself as the home of the Canadian Light Source—Canada’s national synchrotron research facility, which can accelerate electrons close to the speed of light—and VIDO, one of the world’s leading developers of vaccines and therapeutic technologies. VIDO is on track to double Canada’s capacity to work with the world’s most dangerous pathogens, allowing for a rapid response to emerging infectious diseases. The Health Sciences Building integrates eight fields of health sciences and is indicative of the interdisciplinary nature of study and research at USask. “Students at the University of Saskatchewan are part of a community dedicated to innovative learning, research, artistic and scholarly endeavors that drive meaningful change not only in our province but around the world,” says president Peter Stoicheff. The campus, known for its beauty, is built on 750 hectares along the South Saskatchewan River. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre is an intercultural gathering place that helps integrate Indigenous culture on campus. In 2020, USask opened a campus in Prince Albert to serve Indigenous and northern communities.
Campus buzz: The Huskies women’s track and field team set a conference record in 2025 for winning a seventh-straight Canada West title.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$8,678
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 70% | Science: 70% | Commerce: 75% | Engineering: 75%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 17,707 | Part-time: 1,426
Graduates: Full-time: 3,146 | Part-time: 482
International Students: First-year: 6.36% | Graduate: 43.77%
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 2,240 (400 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of double room with meals: $10,560
Cost of single room with meals: $11,684
Cost of apartment-style: $5,512 to $13,848
Standout programs
Food Industry Management: Students prepare for in-demand careers through training in food science, agri-food economics, food management practices and industry policies. The program offers experiential learning and internship possibilities.
Regional and Urban Planning: Students delve into the challenges of managing urbanization, like transportation infrastructure, climate change solutions, energy conservation and water supply protection, all while learning about community engagement, government and policy processes and development law.
Certificate in Sustainability: Open to all undergraduate uSask students, this certificate provides the opportunity to combine a chosen discipline with sustainability concepts, practices and frameworks to build an understanding of integrated human-environment systems.
