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University of Regina

Regina, Saskatchewan

16,754 Students on Campus
Regina Location
253,000 Metro Population
16,754 Students on Campus
Regina Location
253,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Regina is one of the top 10 comprehensive universities in Canada. The campus has doubled in size in the last 10 years and is home to state of the art facilities centered in one of North America's largest urban parks. Big enough to attract students from more than 60 countries yet with one of the best student to professor ratios in Canada, the learning environment is first class. The U of R is a dynamic university with a reputation for world class teaching and research. It is also committed to providing excellent student service to all our international students in an accommodating and culturally diverse learning environment.

Diverse student body from students all around the world!

7 faculties for exchange students to register in!

Helpful Information

We will only accept single-semester exchanges.

Location Information

The campus is located in the beautiful Wascana Parkway surrounded by a beautiful urban lake and surrounding park. The only one of its kind in North America.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/01/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/22/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/06/2027 - Spring End Date: 04/28/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science may have limited class availability due to capacity limits. Faculties that are closed for exchange students are: Nursing, Social Work, and any graduate level programs.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Restrictions for international students: Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Medical Imaging, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology. Some select courses in these programs are still available to students. Students should inquire with the UR Study Abroad office for more information upon acceptance into their program. Education courses that have components of a field placement are not available for exchange students.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

Please note that students’ transcripts and course request are evaluated by the academic advisors at the University of Regina to ensure that students have the academic background for the classes that they select.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Not Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Not Participating
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $5098
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Technology Fee
$25
Term
Away
Mandatory
Activity Fee
$200
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$218
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Transportation Fee
$90
Term
Away
Mandatory
Health Service Fee
$109.8
Term
Away
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$400
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Recreation Fee
$51
Term
Away
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note that the Tuition & Mandatory fees are for students participating on Away Tuition Payment (international visiting student, direct fee-paying), and reflect 15 credit hours (5 classes in one semester) University of Regina tuition rates within the Faculty of Arts as of Winter 2025. Tuition rates are subject to change according to the faculty that exchange students register in. Home Tuition Payment students pay their home institution tuition rates. Students must have Health Insurance Coverage from Home University prior to arrival. Health insurance costs will vary depending on each students' situation. The University of Regina Student Union Health coverage is a supplemental coverage, so students should purchase their own Health and Emergency insurance coverage. Students are also welcome to make use of Guard.Me insurance, which is an insurance partner of the University of Regina that offers international coverage from approximately 44-60 cents/day ($CAD). For more information please visit: https://www.guard.me/

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces:
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4500
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

The University of Regina has several residence buildings on campus for housing for students. Please note that the approx. cost listed above is for a 4-bedroom apartment in UofR housing residences. Inquire with our office for more detailed information about Housing Services and Residence options and costs.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3500
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal plan costs vary depending on the plan.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Most Competitive

This campus is one of the most requested and accepts fewer than 25% of applicants. You may apply to only one campus marked most competitive, and it must be listed as the first choice on their application. If you apply to this campus, we suggest you list a minimum of 3-5 alternate campuses, with one to two campuses that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Most Competitive

This campus is one of the most requested and accepts fewer than 25% of applicants. You may apply to only one campus marked most competitive, and it must be listed as the first choice on their application. If you apply to this campus, we suggest you list a minimum of 3-5 alternate campuses, with one to two campuses that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: