Saskatchewan has two world-class universities: the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan. The universities are post-secondary education institutions that offer courses and programs in academic disciplines that lead to degrees, diplomas and certificates at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. Both universities offer distance education and correspondence courses in addition to those offered on campus.
The universities also conduct globally recognized research that generates new knowledge and contributes innovative ideas to the world.
Both universities are designated to accept international students.
University of Regina*
The University of Regina (U of R) prides itself in being an inclusive campus and welcomes students from around the world, supporting them in a variety of ways. The university has campuses located in Regina and Saskatoon on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories that support 16,000 students from 90 countries. Its main campus is in the City of Regina located in beautiful Wascana Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America.
The university boasts 10 faculties and 25 academic departments that deliver more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. It is known for its focus on experiential learning and wellness and health studies and is focused on providing all students with opportunities to learn hands-on, either through community partnerships to enable work placements for students, or through direct experience provided within each program.
The university offers degree programming in areas such as engineering, business administration, science, education and social work, as well as a number of health-related fields including nursing and kinesiology and health studies.
The University of Regina is one of Canada's top 15 comprehensive universities and was ranked 1st for undergraduate research in 2020. It also ranked 6th best university of Psychology Degrees in Canada.
University of Saskatchewan*
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, such as water and food security, infectious diseases, agriculture, information technology, health services and biotechnology.
USask’s main campus is located in the vibrant city of Saskatoon on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional home of the Métis. This historic campus is recognized as one of the country’s most beautiful, with plenty of green space, stately greystone buildings and tree-lined walkways.
With a student population over 25,000, USask welcomes students from 131 countries. The university offers a variety of degrees, diplomas and certificates at bachelor, master and doctoral levels in over 100 program areas. USask also offers English for academic purposes.
The university’s diverse range of programs include degrees in agriculture, arts, business, education, engineering, kinesiology, law and science, as well as a full range of health sciences including dentistry, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy and veterinary medicine.
The University of Saskatchewan is ranked top five in Canada in the study of water resources (1st); numerous engineering fields including materials and science engineering, chemical engineering, energy science and engineering, and environmental science and engineering; public administration; agricultural science; and veterinary science.