The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is a public research university in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, founded in 1907. It is known for agriculture, veterinary medicine (through the Western College of Veterinary Medicine), engineering, health sciences and water research, and for a campus on the South Saskatchewan River with some of the lowest living costs among Canadian research universities.
Programmes
Undergraduate degrees span Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts & Science, Edwards School of Business, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Nutrition, and Veterinary Medicine. USask is a top choice for agriculture, animal science and environmental science, and its veterinary college serves western Canada. Graduate research strengths include water security, agriculture, synchrotron science (Canadian Light Source, on campus) and Indigenous studies.
Fees
International undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 is reported at roughly CAD 28,000–40,000 per year depending on programme, with total first-year costs around CAD 45,000–60,000 including housing — reported ranges to be confirmed on the university's tuition page. Saskatoon living costs are lower than in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal, which is a real part of the value case.
Admission
Admission is programme-based with published minimum averages; competitive programmes (engineering, business, health) require higher grades. International applicants submit IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo scores. Fall 2027 application deadlines are to be confirmed on the admission site; most undergraduate programmes accept applications until spring 2027, with earlier deadlines for competitive programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saskatoon very cold? Winters are cold (well below freezing), but the campus is compact, residences are connected, and students adapt quickly — budget for proper winter clothing.
Can I work after graduation? Yes — USask graduates qualify for the post-graduation work permit, and Saskatchewan's provincial nominee programme has streams for graduates of Saskatchewan institutions.
Is USask good for agriculture? Yes — it is one of Canada's leading agriculture universities, with research farms and industry links across the Prairies.
To be confirmed: exact 2026-27 and 2027-28 international tuition by programme, Fall 2027 deadlines, and English minimums. Verify on usask.ca.
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Sources and verification: Reported 2026-27 international tuition range; exact figures and deadlines to be confirmed on usask.ca — no figures fabricated in this profile.