Since its establishment in the year 1907 in Canada, University of Saskatchewan has emerged as a well-known research-based university. The University of Saskatchewan started as a university for studies and research in agriculture, it then broadened its scope into the studies of medicine, arts, and sciences, law, engineering, theology, etc. The University of Saskatchewan receives a sum of around $175 million from its sponsors for conducting researches. This acts as the main feature of the university since it allows it, students, to conduct researches and has enough money to provide them help and assistance in their work. Some of the areas the university conducts research in are - Agriculture, Water, food security, animals, etc.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in the city of Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. The university is spread across 6 acres of land on the eastern bank of the River of South Saskatchewan. Land of 200 hectares is given for the Innovative Place Research Park. The Campus is home to multiple colleges that are affiliated with the university. The university has made great contributions to the development and growth of Saskatchewan. There are around 100 student clubs, the campus has 7 museums and art galleries, and a Physical Activity Complex. The campus is known as one of the most wonderful campuses in Canada due to its green space, buildings, and walkways.

There are around 25000 students that have come from over 109 countries. It maintains a 1:17 faculty to student ratio. The University of Saskatchewan offers more than 130 programs, it has 13 colleges, 6 affiliated colleges, and three graduate schools under it. The University of Saskatchewan offers multiple scholarships, around $22 million are provided for scholarship programs. The university is well known for leading the world largest university-led research program about freshwater known as the Global Water Futures.