Tuition for graduate studies will depend upon your program of study. Most project or thesis-based programs have a per term cost. Course-based programs are assessed tuition for each class you take. Some programs have a flat tuition amount either for the entire program or per term.

All programs also have student fees that are charged for each term to cover services like health insurance or a bus pass.

Doctoral programs

Doctoral students pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program. Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate.

Thesis and project based master's programs

Graduate students in a thesis or project based program pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.

Course based master's and postgraduate diploma programs

Students in course-based programs pay tuition for each class they take. Every class is assigned a number of credit units (usually three) which determines their cost. If a student is not enrolled in any classes for a term, they will need to register in a 'Maintenance of Status' class that is 3 credits to stay in their program.

Graduate students in course-based programs registered in any undergraduate classes will be assessed tuition for these classes at the undergraduate rate. International graduate students in these programs registered in undergraduate courses, whether or not the classes are part of their program of study, will also be assessed the undergraduate international differential rate of 3.6.

Programs with special tuition rates

The following programs have unique tuition rates. Some have a single flat tuition rate for the entire program, others have a per term charge that differs from the above.

The tuition for the Postgraduate Degree Specialization Certificate in Corrections is covered by a sponsoring external agency.

Programs assessed per course

Programs assessed per term

Programs assessed a single flat fee

Programs assessed per credit unit

Graduate internship course

Student fees

In addition to the tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part-time, and if you are on campus or not.

Definitions

On-campus: Students who are taking in-person classes are assessed on-campus student fees.

Off-campus, audit or Distance Education: Students who are taking traditionally off-campus, audit or distance education classes are assessed off-campus student fees.

Fee adjustments

Opt out of fees

You may be able to opt out of your health, dental, and transit (GSA U-PASS) plans. The eligibility requirements and process differs for each.

Opt in of fees

If you have not been assessed health and dental fees in the Fall Term but are taking part-time, off-campus, or outbound exchange classes you may be eligible to opt in to the health and dental plans.

Thesis Tuition Reduction Policy

Students who defend their thesis prior to the end of a term may be eligible for a tuition refund. All requirements must be complete (which include the Application to Graduate, all paperwork from academic unit and student, and thesis is successfully submitted through the electronic site). Credits are pro-rated monthly and will be placed on the student's account by Registrarial Services, Student and Enrolment Services Division. If you are entitled to a refund, please visit the Financial Services Division website to access a Request for Refund form. Eligible students can expect to receive the credit on their account approximately one month after completion of requirements. This policy does not apply to course-based or project students. Contact grad.fees@usask.ca for further details.

Programs assessed per course

Programs assessed per term

Programs assessed a (single) program fee

Programs assessed per credit unit

Prairie Horticulture Certificate

Audit students

Tuition for auditing degree-level classes is normally 50% of regular tuition for the class. International undergraduate audit students will be assessed the international student differential of 4.2 times the audit tuition. Graduate students auditing courses that are not required for their degrees must pay 50% of the full cost of the courses. International audit students will be assessed the international student differential of 2.25 times the audit tuition.

The Prairie Horticulture Certificate Program (PHC) will be charged 100% audit tuition.
 

International students becoming permanent residents

Students who become a permanent resident (PR) should submit proof of their status change to Student Central.

Effective May 1^st, 2018, the university will only accept Permanent Resident Cards as proof of permanent residency. The Permanent Resident Card offers many security features and is the recommended official proof of immigration status by the Government of Canada. As a permanent resident, you will normally receive the card within 60 days of becoming a permanent resident. The university will update your student record upon receipt of your card and your immigration status will be updated to reflect the day you became a permanent resident (PR).   

Proration of international differential

International differential tuition will be prorated based on the date a student becomes a Permanent Resident (as indicated on their PR Card). 

If a student becomes a PR before the payment deadline in a given term, all differential tuition is removed. If a student becomes a PR after the payment deadline, differential tuition will be charged for the month in which the status changed, but will be waived for any subsequent months within that term.

Fall

Winter

Spring and Summer

Senior citizens

Tuition, subject to certain restrictions, may be waived for persons 65 years of age and over up to a maximum of 15 credit units total during the Fall and Winter Terms (September to April) and a maximum of six credit units total in Spring and Summer Terms (May to August). The waiver applies to tuition only and students are responsible for any materials fees, laboratory fees, student fees and other class costs. The waiver extends to registration as an audit or credit student.

In order to qualify for the waiver, students must submit proof of age and reach age 65 by the date the class starts. The waiver does not apply to classes which are filled with students paying tuition, internships or co-op work placements, exchange programs, classes which are held outside Canada, graduate courses, thesis or project supervision or maintenance of status for graduate students, non-credit courses (including non-degree certificate programs), PHC courses where instructors are paid on a per student basis, courses offered as part of a contract, or programs where tuition is assessed on a program basis.  If you are unsure whether you qualify for a Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver please contact Student Central.

Native American students

The University of Saskatchewan honours the Jay Treaty, 1794. Native American undergraduate and graduate students from the United States of America who fall under the Jay Treaty will be assessed domestic tuition and will have the international tuition differential waived. A federal tribal enrollment or registration card, or similar documentation, must be presented to be considered eligible. To have the international tuition differential waived, students must present their required documentation at Student Central.