Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Studies

The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) at the University of Saskatchewan encourages re-alignment of traditional disciplines into new patterns, crossing department and college boundaries where this will foster new areas of learning. To facilitate this, CGPS provides opportunities for students to develop individual interdisciplinary programs leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

Program Details

• The individual interdisciplinary graduate program is administered by CGPS through the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee.
• Students in interdisciplinary graduate programs are not restricted by traditional academic boundaries.
• The program allows students to develop a personalized course of study that combines multiple disciplines.

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts (M.A.)

• A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g., 60 credit units)
• Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

• A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g., 60 credit units)
• Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• A master's degree from a recognized university
• A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g., 60 credit units)
• Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English

Tuition and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Graduate students in a thesis or project-based program pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.
• Term | Canadian students | International students
  • September 1 - December 31, 2025 | $1,812.00 CAD | $4,077.00 CAD
  • January 1 - April 30, 2026 | $1,812.00 CAD | $4,077.00 CAD
  • May 1 - August 31, 2026 | $1,812.00 CAD | $4,077.00 CAD
  • Total per academic year | $5,436.00 CAD | $12,231.00 CAD

Doctoral Program

• Doctoral students pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.
• Term |
  • September 1 - December 31, 2025 | $1,812.00 CAD
  • January 1 - April 30, 2026 | $1,812.00 CAD
  • May 1 - August 31, 2026 | $1,812.00 CAD
  • Total per academic year | $5,436.00 CAD

Student Fees

• In addition to tuition, 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.
• Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026
  • Student fees | $578.45 CAD | $804.73 CAD | $36.75 CAD | $36.75 CAD

Application Process

Find a Supervisor

• Each student admitted to the Interdisciplinary Program must have a graduate supervisor.
• Students considering applying should contact prospective supervisors directly.
• Students will work closely with their proposed supervisor in the preparation of the application.

Submit an Online Application

• Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements.
• During the application, you'll be asked for:
  • Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
  • Contact information of your three referees
    • For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
  • Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions

Submit Required Documents

• Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references.
• Transcripts
  • 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.
    • 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.
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
    • 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.
  • Additional documents
    • In addition to the above official documents, you will work with your supervisor to develop a program proposal that the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee will review.