Welcome to USask!

🎓 Over 4,500 graduate students in more than 180 programs

🌎 World-class research and a vibrant community

☀️ Beautiful walkable campus located in Saskatchewan's biggest city

Part of the pack

Our historic main campus in Saskatoon is recognized as one of the most beautiful in Canada, with plenty of green space, stately greystone buildings, and tree-lined walkways.

As you explore this place, you will discover the spaces that define your university experience. Museums and galleries, libraries, sporting event venues, student hangouts, and natural spaces are where life happens and where your most powerful memories can be created.

See more about campus offerings

Established in 1907, the University of Saskatchewan has a long history of excellence. Our graduates are known for their work ethic, resourceful nature, and determination, and will continue to build on our history of success to address the world's challenges now and in the future. Some of our notable alumni and faculty include:
1 former Prime Minister of Canada
2 Nobel laureates
1 Academy Award winner
1 band on the cover of Rolling Stone
3 Supreme Court of Canada Justices
4 Governor General's Literary Award winners
10 provincial and territorial premiers
280+ Order of Canada recipients

We are innovative

We are connecting and discovering solutions through our research.

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We are cutting edge

We are leaders in nine signature research areas.

A white illustration of a sprout growing from soil is overlaid upon an image of a wheat field. Below the image, a banner reads 'Agriculture' An illustration of a community network is overlaid upon an image of the University of Saskatchewan campus in the fall. Below the image, text reads 'Communities and Sustainability' An illustration of a wind turbine overlays an image of a nuclear power plant and electrical power lines. Below the image reads 'Energy and mineral resources for a sustainable future'
A white illustration of a lotus flower overlays an image of the University of Saskatchewan campus in the fall. Below the image, text reads 'Health and Wellness' An illustration of a feather overlays an image of the Saskatchewan prairie. Below the image, text reads 'Indigenous Peoples' An illustration of a heart and a cardiac rhythm overlays an image of two caribou in northern Canada. Below the image, text reads 'One Health'
An illustration of atoms overlays an image of a woman writing quantum mathematics on a whiteboard. Below the image, text reads 'Quantum Innovation' An illustration of a circle with extending beams overlays an image of a man conducting research with a light beam. Below the image, text reads 'Synchrotron Sciences' An illustration of three water droplets overlays an image of a bead of water hanging from a blade of grass. Below the image, text reads 'Water'

We tell stories

The Office of the Vice-President Research communicates USask research and its impact to the public. Graduate students and faculty supervisors are at the core of the research story. Here are just a few ways of how your story is told.

TEDxUSask

USask is home to pioneers in discovery who are improving lives, expanding opportunities, strengthening social cohesion and protecting the environment. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, they will take to the TEDx stage with compelling stories of ambition and achievements, sharing their voice and vision to be what the world needs.

Watch the TEDxUSask Playlist

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Images of Research

Each year, our researchers capture the impact of their research - how their research made a difference to society, the economy, and global challenges – with an image and a simple description. The results are nothing short of amazing.

Organized by USask's Research Profile and Impact team, the 10th Annual Images of Research contest featured: 

  • 101 image entries across five submission categories, from students, faculty, staff and alumni representing 14 USask colleges, schools, centres and institutes. 
  • Seven judging panels, comprised of faculty, staff and students from across campus
  • Over 2,800 public votes for 'Viewers' Choice'
  • Over 16,000 views of the contest online
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Grand Prize 2024

A Curious Male Honeybee
By: Dr. Marina Carla Bezerra da Silva (DVM), PhD student, Department of Veterinary Pathology, WCVM

See other winners and runners-up

Young Innovators in the News

USask student researchers are harnessing creativity and drive to make discoveries and uncover new knowledge in areas that matter to Canadians. In a long-standing partnership between USask and the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, this series highlights examples of student research at USask. Showcase your research - find out how!

Young Innovators Series

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We are a community

There is more to campus life than class and studying. Remember to take time to take care of yourself, meet new people, and enjoy the journey.