UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATOON
Situated on the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon is the most populous city in the province of Saskatchewan with a population of more than 200,000. The median age of its residents is 34 years, three years younger than Canada as a whole. Saskatchewan is one of Canada's three prairie provinces, and summers are warm with temperatures in the high 20s or around 30°C while winters are very cold. However, humidity is low and Saskatoon is one of Canada's sunniest cities.

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
There are close to 20,000 students enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (UofS). The UofS is divided into 13 colleges of  Agriculture & Bioresources, Arts & Science, Commerce, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy & Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, and Graduate Studies. The UofS campus is considered one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada with its gothic-style architecture and towering trees. Campus recreation activities range from hockey to wall climbing with a wide range of sport clubs and a 13,000 square foot fitness centre.

ASSORTED FACTS

TUITION
As a North2North student you do not pay tuition. Tuition and fees vary, depending upon the course of registration. A typical undergraduate student pays $11,388 – $17,784 in tuition. Tuition at the undergraduate level is assessed on a per credit unit basis, whereas on the graduate level students pay $1,000 per four-month term. .

ACCOMMODATION
On-campus housing accommodates 550 students. Off-campus residences operated by the University accommodate approximately 1,000 student families. On-campus rates start at $2,323 for the period September-April, per person, in six-bedroom furnished apartments for single students, sharing a common kitchen, dining room and washroom. Off-campus accommodation is also very affordable in Saskatoon.

KEY DATES
Fall/winter semester classes generally begin primo September and end primo December, while spring semester classes start primo January and end medio April. Both semsters are followed by a 1-2 week exam period. There is a one-week mid-term break in February.

VISA
Norwegian citizens need a “student authorization” (student visa) to study in Canada. This can be obtained from the Canadian High Commission in London. This may take 2-4 weeks and the fee is CAN$ 125.

CURIO
Saskatoon has seven river crossings and is often called the City of Bridges or even The Paris of the Prairies.

LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.usask.ca/
www.ansa.no/land/canada