🇨🇦 University of Saskatchewan — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #411 · CAD $39,007–59,383 a year · Saskatoon
Quick Facts
| Location | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #411 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | More than 3,300 international students (per USask's own admissions office) out of roughly 25,000 total enrollment, particularly in agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine programs. Enrollment declined roughly 22% for 2024-25 due to Canada's federal intake caps and new proof-of-finance requirements. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $39,007–59,383 per year (2026-27 international tuition (Arts to Engineering; Pharmacy, Law, Dentistry higher)). Source: USask 2026-27 tuition factsheet (PDF), checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $23,448 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
International Student entrance scholarships are available for qualifying applicants based on academic achievement.
A Genuinely Unique Research Facility
Beyond agriculture and veterinary medicine, USask hosts something no other Canadian university has: the Canadian Light Source, Canada's only synchrotron research facility. Over 1,000 academic, government, and industry scientists use it annually for research spanning health, agriculture, environment, and advanced materials science. For applicants in physics, chemistry, biology, or materials science specifically, hands-on access to a national-scale research facility most PhD students elsewhere would need to travel abroad to use is a genuinely rare, concrete advantage — not marketing language, since the facility is real, uniquely located here, and actively used in coursework and research training programs.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Saskatchewan graduates are eligible for the PGWP, and the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers an additional provincial pathway, particularly relevant for agriculture and engineering graduates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Saskatchewan good for international students?
University of Saskatchewan is ranked #411 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 16th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs CAD $39,007–59,383 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does University of Saskatchewan charge international students?
CAD $39,007–59,383 per year (2026-27 international tuition (Arts to Engineering; Pharmacy, Law, Dentistry higher)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for University of Saskatchewan?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from University of Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan graduates are eligible for the PGWP, and the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) offers an additional provincial pathway, particularly relevant for agriculture and engineering graduates.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official University of Saskatchewan Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Saskatchewan
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$39,007 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 international tuition (Arts to Engineering; Pharmacy, Law, Dentistry higher)) |
| Living costs | C$23,448 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$249,820 ≈ ₹1.70 crore ≈ $178,214 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$265,213 ≈ ₹1.80 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | C$331,324 ≈ ₹2.25 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- USask 2026-27 tuition factsheet (PDF)
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Saskatchewan come from the USask 2026-27 tuition factsheet (PDF); the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Saskatchewan website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Saskatchewan. Not admissions or immigration advice.