University of Saskatchewan

About

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is one of Canada‚ oldest and most distinguished universities. Established in 1907, USask is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian research-intensive universities and is one of few universities to hold multiple Canada Excellence Research Chairs. Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Western Canada, USask is known for its collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to tackling some of the greatest global challenges of our era‚Äîwater and food security, energy sustainability, and infectious disease.

 USask received more than $243 million in annual sponsored research income, supporting the university‚ signature areas of research which include agriculture, water security, energy and mineral resources, (an integrated approach to animal, human and environmental health), Indigenous peoples, and innovative applications of Canada‚ only synchrotron research facility, the USask-owned Canadian Light Source (CLS).