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University of Saskatchewan
107 Administration Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A2
Telephone: 306-966-4343
Profile
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) offers competitive, high-quality programming in an engaging, community-oriented environment. It is the only university in Canada to house five health science colleges and a major teaching hospital on the same campus. The university is situated in the city of Saskatoon, which has a population of just under 220,000. The welcoming feeling embodied throughout the city extends to campus where the U of S spirit is flourishing as the university, now in its second century, continues to grow.
The U of S awards 58 degrees in over 100 areas of specialization and is uniquely positioned in the fields of human, animal and plant sciences. The U of S has also implemented innovative Aboriginal programs in law, business, education, humanities and the sciences.
Work is underway on the new Academic Health Sciences Centre, which will house the colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nutrition, and Nursing under one roof to increase interdisciplinary cooperation. The Edwards School of Business has added a downtown campus to bring programming to students in the heart of Saskatoon’s business district.
Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan is showcased by unparalleled research facilities such as the Canadian Light Source (CLS), the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) and Innovation Place, one of the most successful research parks in North America.
While education and innovation are vital to the university, the extra-curricular activities are equally important. Huskie athletic teams participate in inter-university competition in a number of sports. Over 70 campus clubs cover interests from kayaking to religion. A student newspaper, The Sheaf, provides a medium for future journalists, editors, cartoonists and photographers. A number of choruses, theatre productions and ensembles provide opportunities for performers and enthusiasts alike.
The U of S is dedicated to providing a complete student experience with access to all the necessary tools for student success.
History
Year of foundation: 1907
Student fees
Canadian student fees 2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,548
Graduate tuition fees: $2,060
International student fees 2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $11,825
Graduate tuition fees: $2,060
* 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
2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 12,720
Full-time (graduates): 2,230
Part-time (undergraduates): 3,530
Part-time (graduates): 350
* Source: University of Saskatchewan (includes St. Thomas More College)
Programs and degrees
Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.
Student facilities and services
Personal support services
The Aboriginal Students’ Centre, student health centre, University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union Pride Centre and disability Services for Students are just a few examples of the support services that exist for students. Please visit www.students.usask.ca/support for a complete listing.
Academic support services
The University Learning Centre helps students with everything from study skills to writing and math. The unique peer-assisted learning program pairs a student with an academically successful peer mentor. For a complete list of academic services, please visit the website at www.usask.ca/ulc/.
First-year student programs
Find your bearings during welcome week and orientation, or sign up for University Life 101 to simplify the transition into postsecondary education. For more information, please visit http://students.usask.ca/new/.
Housing
On-campus: Residences can accommodate up to 1,500 students. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Accommodations include male-only, female-only and co-ed traditional style residences as well as apartments for single students and couples/families. Voyageur Place (traditional-style residences): single room and board, $7,221 annually; double room and board, $6,496 annually. The mandatory meal plan is included. Seager Wheeler (furnished six-bedroom suites): $2,867 annually. Assiniboine and Wollaston Halls (apartment–style): one-bedroom units, $632/month; two-bedroom units, $810/month. Souris Hall (two-bedroom apartment units for students with children): $800/month. Visit http://explore.usask.ca/housing/ for more information.
Off-campus: Off-campus housing is available. Average rent in spring 2009 was $534 for bachelor suites, $701 for one-bedroom units, $867 for two-bedroom units and $878 for three-bedroom units. A bus pass is included in student fees for all university students, making campus accessible from anywhere in Saskatoon.
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Student assistance
Undergraduate: The University of Saskatchewan offers Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships to students entering the university directly from high school. These scholarships range from $500 to $3,000. The university also offers competitive entrance scholarships and bursaries ranging from $100 to $24,000 over four years. Scholarships, bursaries and prizes to upper-year continuing students range from $100 to $5,000. An emergency student loan program is in place to assist students with financial needs that cannot be covered by other sources. For more information, see www.explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards for entering students and www.students.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards for continuing students.
Graduate: For a complete list of graduate student scholarships, please visit our website at: www.students.usask.ca/moneymatters/awards/graduate/
University research
Research and innovation at the University of Saskatchewan are showcased by the Canadian Light Source (CLS), the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) and Innovation Place, one of the most successful research parks in North America. The International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) will soon be complete. The CLS, Canada’s only synchrotron and the only one in the world located on a university campus, allows researchers to view matter at a subatomic level. VIDO is a world leader in the formulation and delivery of vaccines. Once complete, InterVac will be one of the largest Containment Level 3 (CL3) vaccine research and development facilities in North America, studying CL3 diseases such as SARS, HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis C.
Research and engaged scholarship at the U of S plays a crucial role in creating knowledge and then transferring that knowledge to society. This is accomplished both through an enriched teaching and learning environment for students and through technologies developed by researchers.
International education
The University of Saskatchewan has a growing number of study abroad opportunities for students in over 25 countries, including China, Czech Republic, India, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Uganda, England and many more. Numerous opportunities for internship and practicum placements exist for students in programs such as nursing, education and engineering.
Contact
Ms. Kelly Kozak
Manager, Exchange and Study Abroad
Global Commons
Telephone: 306-966-2792
E-mail: kelly.kozak@usask.ca
Website: http://students.usask.ca/academic/studyabroad/
Federated institutions
Briercrest College and Seminary
510 College Drive
Caronport SK S0H 0S0
Telephone: 306-756-3200
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
2 - 604 22nd Street West
Saskatoon SK S7M 5W1
Telephone: 306-934-4941
Horizon College and Seminary
(formerly Central Pentecostal College)
1303 Jackson Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7H 2M9
Telephone: 306-374-6655
Saskatoon Theological Union (STU) consists of:
- College of Emmanuel and St. Chad (Anglican)
114 Seminary Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7N 0X3
Telephone: 306-975-3753
- Lutheran Theological Seminary
114 Seminary Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7N 0X3
Telephone: 306-975-7850
- St. Andrew’s College (United Church)
1121 College Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 0W3
Telephone: 306-966-8970
St. Peter’s College
(Roman Catholic, Benedictine)
Box 10
Muenster SK S0K 2Y0
Telephone: 306-682-7888
Federated college
St. Thomas More College
(see corresponding chapter)
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