Students at St. Thomas More College are University of Saskatchewan students in every practical sense. STM is a Catholic liberal arts college federated with the university, with its own building, chapel and library on the Saskatoon campus and a smaller, quieter feel. You take arts and science classes through STM, often in smaller sections. The degree you graduate with is a University of Saskatchewan degree.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Official website: stmcollege.ca
Catholic college federated with the University of Saskatchewan
Awarded by the University of Saskatchewan
Arts, humanities and social sciences
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
CA$26,000 – CA$32,000
International undergraduate arts tuition, University of Saskatchewan
CA$13,000 – CA$16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on stmcollege.ca before you apply.
BA Political Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA English
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
BA Catholic Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Arts and social science classes in smaller STM sections.
A Catholic intellectual tradition open to students of any faith.
Full use of University of Saskatchewan libraries, labs and clubs.
Graduates move into public service, teaching, law school and non-profit work.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Saskatchewan's provincial nominee programme has streams for international graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
STM's building sits on the University of Saskatchewan campus on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River. Students live in university residences or rent shared houses nearby.
Saskatoon is a mid-sized prairie city known for its river bridges and the Meewasin Trail. Winters are very cold and summers sunny, and rent is lower than in most Canadian cities.
Letter of acceptance from the University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
You apply through the University of Saskatchewan and choose St. Thomas More as your college. International students should apply by around February for September, though many programmes accept later applications if places remain. Leave time for the study permit.
Most students start in September. A January start is possible for some arts and science programmes.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from the University of Saskatchewan, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Political studies, psychology, economics, English and Catholic studies are common choices through STM. You need secondary school results comparable to Saskatchewan Grade 12 and English at about IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 86.
International students can receive University of Saskatchewan entrance scholarships, and STM gives its own scholarships and bursaries to STM students. Check both awards pages.
