Student Finance Guide: USask Saskatoon 2026

Tuition at University of Saskatchewan

USask charges domestic undergraduate tuition ranging from approximately $5,20000/year for Arts & Science programs to $8,50000–$9,000000/year for Engineering and the Edwards School of Business. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is a professional program with higher fees. Agriculture — one of USask's signature programs — costs approximately $6,50000–$7,50000/year.

Saskatchewan has maintained moderate tuition increases, typically 3–4% annually. USask is affiliated with the Federated Colleges (St. Thomas More, Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Andrew's College) that offer some programs at different fee structures.

Cost of Living in Saskatoon

Saskatoon is consistently one of Canada's most affordable mid-size cities. Students attending USask benefit from low rents and a tight-knit university community:

• USask residence (Voyageur Place, etc.): $100,000000–$13,50000/year with meal plan
• Shared house near campus: $5500–$80000/person/month
• 1-bedroom apartment: $1,20000–$1,60000/month
• Groceries: $3500–$50000/month
• Saskatoon Transit (U-Pass): ~$700/month

Saskatchewan Student Aid

Saskatchewan students access the Saskatchewan Student Loan program alongside the Canada Student Loan and Grant. The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship provides $2,000000 to graduates from Saskatchewan high schools. The Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunities Scholarship rewards academic achievement with $2,50000–$5,000000 awards. Combined aid for a student from a family earning under $500,000000 can reach $13,000000–$18,000000/year.

Agriculture and Resource Sector Co-op

USask students in Agriculture, Engineering, and Geology have access to co-op programs connected to Saskatchewan's resource economy (potash, uranium, oil, agriculture). Co-op wages range from $18–$22/hr for first terms to $28–$45/hr by final terms in resource engineering.

4-Year Cost Summary — USask