University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan Entry Requirements

Admission to Saskatchewan is available in 3 academic intakes: Fall, Spring, and Winter. Because of the availability of programs, international students typically opt to apply in the Fall session. The admission deadline for the Fall semester is normally set in May. The deadlines for winter admissions are in September. To be admitted, international students must meet the University of Saskatchewan entry requirements as well as the minimum GPA standards indicated for the course chosen. Some of the criteria for admission to the university are stated below -

• An aggregate of at least 70% in high school examinations
• English proficiency test scores -

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than a 6.0 score
• TOEFL: Overall score of 86 with a minimum score of 19 in each area
• Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 115 with individual scores of no less than 95 in each area
• School report documents for undergraduate programs
• A relevant bachelor’s degree for graduate programs
• Official Academic Transcripts
• Standardised test scores as required course
• Recommendation Letter (s)
• Purpose Statement
• A valid passport
• A CV/Resume, if applicable
• Interviews, if necessary
• For programs like art and architecture, applicants may have to submit their portfolio & proof of work
• For music and dance programs, auditions will be required

 

University of Saskatchewan Fees

Applicants are required to pay an application fee ranging from CAD 90 to CAD 120 depending on the degree program they’re applying for. The University of Saskatchewan fees vary on the program chosen, the type of degree, whether the student is attending part-time or full-time, the citizenship status of the student, and many other factors. Moreover, international students pay higher fees than domestic students, as is the case with most universities. Additionally, USask provides students with financial aid through multiple scholarship opportunities. The university has had a track record of offering around 24 million USD via scholarships, bursaries, and awards to its students annually. The average course-wise fees of popular courses at the university are listed below -

• MBA - CAD 32,856
• MS Computer Science - CAD 10,537
• BS Computer Engineering - CAD 37,621
• B.Eng Computer Engineering - CAD 37,621
• B.Com/JD - CAD 35,231
• Certificate Computing - CAD 3,219

 

University of Saskatchewan Placement

The career services department offers University of Saskatchewan placements with leading Canadian firms. Full-time international students are permitted to work on campus in Saskatchewan, without a work permit. Students must be committed to a course for at least 6 months in order to work off-campus. Students can readily apply for co-op or internship positions in Saskatchewan with a valid study permit, co-op permission, and a placement letter from the college. MBA graduates are employed in high-growth industries such as mining, healthcare, professional services and law.