The University of Saskatchewan is one of the best research universities in Canada. With a special emphasis on applied research, it provides valuable research opportunities with high-quality education and training programs to over 25,700 students. It is one of the most culturally diverse institutions with students belonging to over 130 countries all over the world. 

The University of Saskatchewan was founded on March 19, 1907, with its model being inspired by the American State University. The groundwork for the university was established by its first President – Walter Charles Murray (1908–37). Coming a long way from there, today, it is a public university with a global ranking of 439 and Canadian ranking of 16 to 18. 

Being located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, it has a beautiful campus with lush green spaces spread over 642,000 square meters.

The University of Saskatchewan has a historic charm with tree-lined walkways that lead up to over 100 awe-inspiring greystone buildings. 

The buildings are divided into 3 colleges, three graduate schools, and six affiliated or federated colleges. But what makes it special is the multitude of programs and facilities it provides for the development of its students.

These facilities and programs include world-class research centers like 

• CLS
• Global Institute for Water Security
• International Vaccine Centre
• Global Institute for Food Security
• Crop Development Centre 
• Health Sciences Complex
• Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences 

All these are operated by the university’s Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation.

The University of Saskatchewan is known to raise awareness about and tackles the pressing issues of society like energy sustainability. It also provides education and research opportunities in the field of water and food management and disease prevention and cures. Making further strides in the healthcare field, The University of Saskatchewan owns the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization.

Keeping in mind the co-curricular development of the students, it has over 100 student clubs with seven museums and art galleries located on the campus. This motivates and inspires the students to gain more artistic knowledge and experience than a classroom can provide. 

Fulfilling the needs of healthcare and fitness, The University of Saskatchewan has an on-campus Physical Activity Complex. To promote sports activities and give the athletes a chance to display and develop their talents, the university has over 150 sports teams covering almost every athletic event. 

Moreover, cultural development and recreational activities keep the spark alive in the student’s hearts. Every year The University of Saskatchewan hosts various entertainment programs like live music events and cultural festivals to enrich and experience something outside the regular comfort zone. 

The University of Saskatchewan also provides financial assistance to students in need by granting scholarships up to $24 million. Like an ID card, these students are handed over a University Pass that offers them unlimited and free of cost public transportation in Saskatoon for the whole year. 

To make the new students stay comfortable and aid them in feeling at home, the university provides free transportation from the airport and takes care of their accommodation for the first night. These students also have access to special orientation programs designed to guide them in understanding the whats and hows of the university. 

The University of Saskatchewan known and prepared students for greatness the proof of which lies in its 158,000 notable alumni most of whom have shattered the ceilings and achieved great heights.

 The University of Saskatchewan has been home to:-

• 72 Rhodes Scholars
• 2 Nobel Prize winners
• 5 Olympic gold medalists
• 1 Prime Minister of Canada
• 9 Premiers of Canadian provinces
• 3 Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada
• 1 Oscar-winner. 

With top-notch student facilities, diverse development programs and world-class research centers, The University of Saskatchewan continues to grow every passing day, providing better and better opportunities to its students and teachers from all over the world.