The University of Saskatchewan is a special place. It’s not just the rich, more than 100-year history that makes it special. It’s not even just its unique science facilities, including VIDO-InterVac, the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the innovative Health Sciences project, that make it special.

What truly makes it special is its people.

Students come from around the world to study, live, work and play at the U of S. This year, the U of S celebrated its highest-ever enrolment of around 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including over 2,000 international students and about 1,700 Aboriginal students. With so many varying backgrounds at one university, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and create an environment where true learning occurs.

Working with U of S students are fantastic faculty and staff. From world-class researchers to enthusiastic residence advisors and everyone in between, the commitment to the student experience is evident from the moment you step onto campus. The U of S was recently awarded funding for its second Canada ExcellenceResearch Chair, which will help enhance the world-class research and discovery already taking place.

Research centred on six signature areas (Aboriginal, one health, energy and mineral resources, water, food production and synchrotron sciences) is pushing the boundaries of what was previously thought possible, and, because of its facilities and its people, the U of S is well positioned to lead in many of these areas now and into the future.

More than 100 programs are offered in disciplines found throughout 13 colleges and three graduate schools, including a full range of health science colleges and a teaching hospital. From dentistry, kinesiology and nursing, to medicine, pharmacy and nutrition, and veterinary medicine, the U of S offers the chance to experience a practical approach to health sciences education as you learn, study and research alongside students in related disciplines.

Located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, the U of S gives you the opportunity to study in the best of the city of Saskatoon. The largest city in Saskatchewan, Saskatoon is known for its thriving cultural scene, including music, art, theatre and a variety of annual festivals. While it offers all of the amenities of larger centres, Saskatoon remains a university town, and still maintains its small-town charm and sense of community.

As the provincial university, the U of S also has a presence outside of Saskatoon with programming throughout the province, including agriculture, arts and science, and nursing. U of S students have the option to learn where they live in Saskatchewan, beginning or even completing their U of S degree without leaving home.

Student fees
International student fees  2011-12 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $12,735 - $12,792

Graduate tuition fees: $2,206 - $3,308

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment
2012 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 15,690
Full-time (graduates): 2,680
Part-time (undergraduates): 1,510
Part-time (graduates): 340

* Source: University of Saskatchewan (includes St. Thomas More College)

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