University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan has traditionally been seen as a hotbed of agricultural research but has much more on the go, 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. Eight fields of health sciences can be found in the Health Sciences building, which 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 , with plenty of green space and historic stone architecture. 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: Students can now order BrÜSask’s amber ale, the University of Saskatchewan’s newly branded beer, on campus. BrÜSask is made using USask’s most recent agricultural research and was co-created by Ph.D. students and USask alumni.

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees) $8,912

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 86% | Science: 86% | Commerce: 87.4% | Engineering: 89.6%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 18,087 | Part-time: 1,576
Graduates: Full-time: 3,124 | Part-time: 473
International Students: First-year: 1.5% | Graduate: 38%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 2,240 (for 2025, 77% of first-years who applied got a spot)
Cost of double room with meals: $11,302
Cost of single room with meals:  $12,496
Cost of apartment-style: $5,864 to $14,448

Standout programs

Biomedical Science: Students in this program spend the first two years of their degree in the school’s core foundational program, after which they choose their major and take courses according to their selected specialization. 

Environmental Engineering: Students learn how to develop solutions to environmental problems in fields such as air pollution, recycling, waste disposal and public health issues. 

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.

Reputation

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