Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 4.5 is required with a minimum score of 4.0 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 4.5 is required with a minimum score of 4.0 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
• Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master's program)

Preliminary Statement of Marks

• Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college and must include a grading key/legend.
• All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
• Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
• Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:

• Completing a relevant test with the appropriate score is required before the application deadline.
• Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
• Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.

All applicants

A curriculum vitae or resume that includes background and relevant employment history.

M.P.P. applicants

MPP Letter of Intent

The JSGS Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a research degree that prepares graduates to conduct policy research and analysis for use in the policy system. The MPP program trains students to apply their skills in the public policy domain. Graduates are prepared to work as policy researchers locally and globally in the public, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors and employ innovative strategies to address policy challenges.

Your letter of intent offers you the opportunity to describe to the admissions committee your interests and fit with the MPP program. It also provides you with the opportunity to clearly detail your background and preparation, the ideas and methods that you bring to public policy and an indication of the particular areas of public policy that interest you.

1. Why do you want to pursue a Master of Public Policy degree, and how does it connect to your academic, professional, volunteer, or personal experiences?
2. What is your proposed research question?
3. Identify a public policy issue, challenge, or area that you would like to study during the MPP. Explain what kinds of evidence, theory, methods, data, interest-holder perspectives, or policy considerations would be important in studying or addressing this issue.
4. How does your research background (including academic credentials and practical experience) prepare you for policy-related research?
5. Have you approached any of the faculty at the school to be your supervisor? If so, please name them.

Maximum of 750 words (overall).

I agree that all uses of Generative Al in this application have been properly cited, and I understand that failing to disclose or reference the use of Generative Al in any part of my application, including any supplementary application materials, may result in the rejection of the application in its entirety.

Ph.D. applicants

PhD Personal Statement

The JSGS PhD in Public Policy is a research degree and is the highest degree awarded in Public Policy. The program prepares graduates to conduct advanced policy research across a variety of sectors. Through inquiry and application of interdisciplinary knowledge, the PhD in Public Policy program equips students to advance public policy knowledge. Graduates are prepared to work as advanced researchers locally and globally in the academic, public, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors to identify innovative strategies to address policy challenges.

1. Why do you want to pursue a PhD focusing on public policy?
2. What is your research background and preparation in policy-related research, including scholarly and practical experience?
3. Describe one or more general areas within public policy in which you would like to do research. Please provide some examples of specific topics you consider interesting and researchable within this area.
4. What type of theories and methods do you want to use or explore?
5. Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to define a topic, apply theoretical concepts to it, cite existing key literature, and propose ways to create new scholarly knowledge on that topic. This example might relate to one of the sample topics you identified in (3) above.
6. Have you approached any of the faculty at our school regarding your application? If so, please provide their name(s).

Maximum of 1,500 words.

I agree that all uses of Generative Al in this application have been properly cited, and I understand that failing to disclose or reference the use of Generative Al in any part of my application, including any supplementary application materials, may result in the rejection of the application in its entirety.