The University of Regina is a public university in Saskatchewan's capital, best known for engineering, computer science, business, public policy and its guaranteed co-op and internship programme. Tuition and living costs are among the lowest in Canada, and the province offers a direct route to permanent residence. Choose it for an affordable degree with paid work terms built in.
Regina, Canada
Official website: uregina.ca
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UR Guarantee — a paid work or internship experience promised to every undergraduate
Among the lowest international fees in Canada
Around 16,000 students, with a third from outside Canada
CA$10,000 – CA$26,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes
CA$12,000 – 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 uregina.ca before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MEng Electronic Systems Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (Hill and Levene Schools of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Master of Public Policy (Johnson Shoyama)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MEng Petroleum Systems Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
UR Guarantee — every undergraduate is promised a paid work term, internship or research experience.
Petroleum and industrial systems engineering — shaped by Saskatchewan's energy and potash industries.
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School — a public policy school shared with the University of Saskatchewan.
Wascana Park campus — one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Graduates join SaskPower, SaskTel, Nutrien, Mosaic and the Saskatchewan Government.
Graduates can work anywhere in Canada for up to three years on a post-graduation work permit.
Computer science alumni work at Regina's and Saskatoon's software firms and across Western Canada.
Saskatchewan's immigration nominee programme gives graduates a direct route to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Varies by programme
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Varies by programme
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The campus sits in Wascana Park beside a lake, with modern buildings, residences and the engineering and business schools within a ten-minute walk and downtown 15 minutes by bus.
Regina is Saskatchewan's capital, a city of about 230,000 people with very low rent, big skies and cold, sunny winters. Flights connect to Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from the University of Regina
Provincial attestation letter, if required
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Undergraduate deadlines vary by faculty: most programmes accept international applications for September until spring, with engineering and nursing closing earlier. Course-based master's programmes have fixed deadlines for each intake, typically four to six months before the start term. Check your programme's admissions page.
September is the main intake for all programmes. Many undergraduate programmes also admit for January, and course-based master's degrees in engineering and computer science admit for September, January and May. The MBA admits for September and January.
You need a Canadian study permit. After you accept your offer, the university issues a letter of acceptance and, where required, a provincial attestation letter. You then apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics. Allow three to four months for processing.
Computer science, electronic systems engineering, the MBA, public policy and petroleum systems engineering attract the most international applicants. Master's entry needs a four-year bachelor's degree with a 70% average or equivalent, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5. The MBA requires the GMAT or GRE and work experience.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on their admission average, and graduate students can apply for departmental scholarships and assistantships, with research students usually funded by their supervisor. Check the university's awards pages for current amounts.
