Course

MBA

Offered by Edwards School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Recognised MBA with AACSB accreditationQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The Edwards MBA is a value-priced, practical programme with strong links to Saskatchewan’s agriculture, resources and financial sectors and provincial immigration pathways.

Key advantages

Value-priced MBA
Agriculture and resources sector links
AACSB accreditation
Low living costs
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MBA: about 16–24 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $30,000 – $50,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE (waivers considered), 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 27–32
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT/GRE: competitive score expected (waivers considered)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into management, agribusiness and finance roles in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Applied research in agribusiness, resource management and entrepreneurship.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

Well-regarded engineering college with resource-sector linksQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s chemical and biological engineering department benefits from the province’s resource, energy and agri-food sectors and lower living costs.

Key advantages

Resource and agri-food industry links
MEng and MSc options
Low living costs
Funding often available
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, mining, agri-food and process industries across Western Canada.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in bioprocess engineering, energy and resource processes.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

Well-regarded engineering college with geotechnical and water researchQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s civil engineering programmes include strong geotechnical and water-resources research, with lower living costs and provincial immigration pathways.

Key advantages

Geotechnical and water research
MEng and MSc options
Low living costs
Funding often available
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in geotechnical, water and infrastructure consulting across Western Canada.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in geotechnical engineering, water resources and environmental engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Well-regarded engineering college with the Canadian Light Source nearbyQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s electrical engineering programmes link to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the province’s energy sector, with low living costs.

Key advantages

Canadian Light Source synchrotron nearby
MEng and MSc options
Low living costs
Funding often available
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in power, communications and technology roles across Western Canada.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in power systems, communications and instrumentation.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

Well-regarded engineering college with energy and agri-machinery linksQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s mechanical engineering department links to the province’s energy and agricultural-machinery industries, with low living costs.

Key advantages

Energy and agri-machinery links
MEng and MSc options
Low living costs
Funding often available
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in energy, manufacturing and agricultural-technology roles across Western Canada.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in energy systems, manufacturing and biomechanics.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by College of Medicine

QS Biological Sciences

Well-regarded biomedical research environment with the Canadian Light Source nearbyQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s biomedical programmes benefit from the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and vaccine and infectious-disease research, at low living costs.

Key advantages

Canadian Light Source synchrotron nearby
Vaccine and infectious-disease research
Low living costs
Funding often available
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: MSc Biochemistry / Physiology / Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $8,000 – $18,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates continue to PhD or professional programmes or join clinical research and biotechnology organisations.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in infectious disease, vaccines, cancer and cardiovascular science.

Course

Nursing

Offered by College of Nursing

QS Nursing

Well-regarded college of nursing with low living costsQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Nursing offers advanced-practice and research options at low living costs, with strong provincial health-system links.

Key advantages

Advanced-practice options
Provincial health-system links
Low living costs
Research strengths
Provincial immigration pathways
Small cohorts

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing (MN) / Nurse Practitioner streams: 1.5–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $25,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year BScN or equivalent with a strong average and RN registration for clinical streams. References and statement of intent.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in advanced practice, leadership and education; registration rules apply to clinical streams.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in rural health, Indigenous health and chronic disease.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Research-based pharmacy and nutrition graduate programme in a research-intensive universityQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition offers research-based graduate study with low living costs and a collaborative research culture.

Key advantages

Research-intensive environment
Low living costs
Funding often available
Small cohorts
Provincial immigration pathways
Supportive community

Programme & duration: MSc in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences (thesis): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $8,000 – $18,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into pharmaceutical research and regulatory roles, or progress to doctoral study; MSc programmes do not by themselves lead to pharmacist licensure.

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in drug delivery, pharmacology, nutrition and pharmacy practice.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by College of Law

QS Law

Well-regarded law college with strengths in Indigenous and natural-resources lawQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)

The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law offers an LLM with strengths in Indigenous law, natural-resources law and agricultural law at low living costs.

Key advantages

Indigenous and natural-resources law strengths
Low living costs
Small cohorts
Funding often available
Provincial immigration pathways
Strong research supervision

Programme & duration: LLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $12,000 – $25,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, policy and natural-resources law; an LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

Saskatoon offers low living costs, a safe and compact campus, and strong provincial immigration pathways for graduates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

Research strengths

Research in Indigenous law, natural-resources law and constitutional law.

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