The University of Saskatchewan is a research-intensive university in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, that includes St. Thomas More College.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has its main campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis. The address is 129-72 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B5. USask is guided by its University Plan, The University the World Needs, and works across disciplines and with its communities to find creative solutions to global challenges.
USask is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in over 200 fields of study. The Health Sciences Building at the main Saskatoon campus incorporates eight health science fields in a practical, hands-on learning environment. Admission routes include upgrading and pathway programs, transition programs, exchange and visiting student options, and casual students and early learners.
USask is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian research-intensive universities. Its Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canada's Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. USask is ranked among the best in Canada and the world for water resources research. Its facilities include the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security, and the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
USask has more than 25,900 students. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre is an intercultural gathering place on the main campus that helps integrate Indigenous culture on campus. Campus facilities include Food Services, USask Rec, Dental Clinics, the Veterinary Medical Centre, the University Library, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, USask Art Galleries, the Museum of Antiquities, the Museum of Natural Sciences, the St. Thomas More Gallery, The Bowl, and Griffiths Stadium.
USask has 77 Rhodes Scholars among its alumni recognitions. The university has 2 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry associated with it. USask has 32 national championships in athletics.