Indigenous Studies at USask: Admission Average
University of Saskatchewan · Saskatoon, SK
What average do you need for Indigenous Studies at USask?
Indigenous Studies at University of Saskatchewan typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #11 of 14 USask programs by admission average.
Deep community engagement with First Nations of Saskatchewan.
How competitive is it?
Of the 4 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Indigenous Studies at other universities
- University of Northern BC – mid 80s
- University of Winnipeg – mid 80s
- University of Regina – mid 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- History or social science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- Indigenous History
- Indigenous Law & Rights
- Research Ethics with Indigenous Communities
- Oral Traditions
These are typical for Indigenous Studies programs across Canada. About the Indigenous Studies degree
After a Indigenous Studies degree
Indigenous Studies usually takes 4 years.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- Indigenous Studies is one of the most meaningful and in-demand areas of expertise for government and social service roles in Canada.
- The University of Manitoba has one of Canada's most respected Indigenous Studies programs with deep community connections.
- Many graduates work in Indigenous governance, education, social services, and government policy.
Applying to USask
The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon is the Prairie provinces' most comprehensive research university alongside U of A. USask is home to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron - the most powerful scientific facility in Canada - and has world-leading programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and Indigenous studies. Saskatoon is an affordable, growing city with a genuine tech and biotech economy emerging.
University of Saskatchewan is in Saskatoon, SK, was founded in 1907 and has about 26,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $8,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application April 1.
- The Canadian Light Source synchrotron on campus is a genuinely world-class research facility - available to undergrads in certain programs.
- USask's agricultural and veterinary programs are among the best in the world, not just Canada.
- Saskatoon is a growing city with a lower cost of living than most Canadian university cities.
Other USask programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – high 90s + experience
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Animal Biosciences – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Geological Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business (Edwards School) – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s