Find a program and contact the department
Your first step is to identify and contact the department in which you hope to study – it is best to contact the Graduate Chair of the program.

When contacting the department, you should also make sure your academic goals and qualifications are compatible with the department’s expectations.

Department staff will also advise if there is a professor that matches your research interests.

Some departments at the University of Saskatchewan require additional information that is not included on the on-line application form – please contact them directly.

Not sure what program you want to take?
See our list of programs.

Need more information about applying?
See How to Apply.

Apply online

Applying online takes approximately 20 minutes; however, you may start an application, save it, and return to it any time before the application deadline. Please contact departments directly for their specific deadline requirements.

• Your personal information, educational history (including dates and grades from schools attended), and information on the program you’re applying to.
• Visa or Mastercard for online payment of $75 application fee.
• If you do not have access to a credit card then application fees may be paid in Canadian dollars by cheque, money order or bank draft, payable to “the College of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Saskatchewan “ The application fee should be sent directly to: College of Graduate Studies, 105 Administration Place, Saskatoon SK, Canada S7N 5A2.
• A valid e-mail address. If you do not have one, there are several websites which provide them at no charge, such as:

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Notes

1. The application fee pays for the evaluation of your application, and is not refundable. Final decisions by the Graduate College will not be approved until the application fee is submitted.
2. Departments may accept paper applications if you are unable to apply online. Contact the department to obtain a paper application or download the GSR 100 Application Form located on our forms page.
3. On-line applications must complete several stages of computer processing after they are sent to the university. Your acknowledgement e-mail may not arrive until 24 hours have passed, or even more if the application arrives on a weekend or holiday. Decisions about applications are made at the department level. This process often takes several weeks, depending on the department and the time of year the application is received. You will be notified by mail when a decision has been made.