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Master of Public Administration (Course-Based) University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan, Canada

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CAD 14957

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, accredited by the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), is designed to prepare you for careers in public administration and policy work in diverse areas such as non-government organizations, industry associations, and, of course, the public service. MPA students are exposed to core concepts in policy formation and analysis and have the opportunity to explore substantive policy areas such as:

  • Social and health
  • Innovation and trade
  • Immigration
  • Environmental and resource
  • Public sector management

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 70 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2026, May 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

14957

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 145

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

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Scholarships

USask Entrance Scholarships

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) recognizes 600 high-achieving entering students each year with USask Entrance Scholarships valued at $5,000.


Students entering direct-entry degree programs will be considered automatically for these awards—distributed between the Colleges of Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology and Edwards School of Business—based on admission average.

Deadline To be considered, submit the online application for admission, including the application fee, by February 15, and ensure your transcript and other admission documents have been submitted to the Admissions Office by March 1.
Eligibility

After you apply for admission and submit your transcript and other admission documents, you will be considered automatically for a USask Entrance Scholarship if you are:

  • a current high school (secondary) student who plans to come to USask after you graduate,or
  • a student who has already graduated from high school (secondary) but has little or no previous post-secondary education (less than 18 transferable credit units).
Offer notification Scholarship offers will be sent by email to both the personal and USask email address on file starting in early April. Successful candidates will have until the deadline listed in the email to accept their offer.
Payment

After accepting a scholarship offer, your USask Entrance Scholarship will be applied directly to your account for payment of tuition and fees by mid-September, provided:

  • you are enrolled in a minimum of 18 credit units in the Fall and Winter Terms (September to April), and
  • you arranged for your final, official high school transcript to be sent directly to USask.



International student awards

These awards are for international students and are awarded based on academic achievement.


International Excellence Award

Value: One-time scholarship valued at $10,000 CDN
Number offered: Varies
Eligibility: International students (non-Canadian citizens paying international tuition) entering any direct-entry college at the U of S will be considered.
Selection criteria: International students will be considered automatically for these awards based on academic achievement upon admission.
Apply: By applying online for undergraduate admission, students will be eligible for consideration. The application deadline is February 15. Students must also submit the necessary supporting documents, pay the $90 CDN application fee and meet U of S admissions requirements (including English Language Proficiency) by March 1. The application form can be found online.
Deadline: February 15

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Excellence Awards

Value: $3,000
Number offered: Varies
Eligibility: Open to entering undergraduate students with no previous post-secondary education into any direct entry degree program. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens and be graduating from an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program.
Selection criteria: Academic achievement

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