Your New Home
Regina, Saskatchewan
As the capital of the province with a diverse population of 250,000 people, Regina is a friendly city with so much to offer! Regina has a vibrant food scene, engaging cultural activities, plenty of outdoor recreation options, and beautiful greenspace. You can learn about our history at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, cheer loud in the crowd at a Saskatchewan Roughriders football game, or relax in Wascana Park- one of the largest urban parks in North America!
Choosing the U of R means you’re not just picking a top-notch educational institution, but also an incredible place to live, grow, and thrive. Come experience the best of both worlds: exceptional education and a city that truly feels like home.
Get to Know Our City
Live in Canada's Heartland
The province of Saskatchewan is a place where you can enjoy life and succeed. With a growing population, great job opportunities, and an abundance of natural wilderness to discover, our province is a fantastic choice for international students! Located in the centre of Canada, Saskatchewan is a great starting point to explore the whole country. Friendly people, endless horizons, and living skies — that is Saskatchewan, and it is the perfect place to start your next adventure.
Saskatchewan Facts
1.2
Million People Live in Saskatchewan
40%
of Canada's Farmland
4.8%
Unemployment Rate- Among the Lowest in Canada
39
Provincial Parks to Explore
Saskatchewan feeds the world! Our agricultural sector is among the largest in the world and the province is a top exporter of wheat, peas, lentils, and canola. Saskatchewan is also rich in natural resources and continues to drive new innovation and investment in sustainable energy.
Stay in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is your gateway to staying in Saskatchewan after you complete your studies. The SINP is a fast-track pathway to permanent residency and is open to U of R graduates!
You can also take advantage of Saskatchewan’s Graduate Retention Program. Graduates from the U of R who reside and work in the province can receive a refundable tax credit of up to $20,000 over seven years!
Land Acknowledgement
The University of Regina and its federated colleges are located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 — the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation.
We recognize that, as an institution founded by settlers, we benefit from being on this land. We are grateful for the privilege to learn, teach, and work here.
International Recruitment and Marketing
College West 127
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK, S4S 0A2
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (Excluding Holidays)
Phone: +1 (306) 337-3309