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The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for developing a skilled and educated workforce that meets the needs of Saskatchewan's labour market. The ministry works with the private sector, educational institutions and community organizations to develop, retain and attract skilled workers. We also work with educational institutions to recruit and retain international students, and assist First Nations and Métis learners.
We offer student financial assistance and support programs including:
Information on non-repayable funding through scholarships, bursaries and grants.
The GRP provides a refund up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return.
Saskatchewan offers high-quality, affordable post-secondary education to students from across Canada and around the world. Our universities, colleges and technical institutes offer a wide range of courses and credentials from trade certifications to doctoral degrees.
Find information about studying in Saskatchewan, the provincial International Education Strategy, and important programs for international students, recruitment agents, practitioners and ambassadors.
See what Saskatchewan has to offer to the world, and to international students, in the Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook.
List of post-secondary institutions across the province.
The plan for 2022-23 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
The Ministry of Advanced Education's 2021-22 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Saskatchewan's International Education Strategy lays the foundation for a global approach to position the province as a destination of choice for international students from around the world and provides opportunities for Saskatchewan students to study in other countries.
Career Colleges, also known as private vocational schools, are an important part of Saskatchewan's post-secondary education system. These schools offer over 160 vocational training programs for employment in many different fields.
The Degree Authorization Act expands degree-granting authority in the province beyond our two universities, by allowing other post-secondary institutions to apply for the authority to offer degree programs.
Established quality standards determine an institution's capacity to offer degrees and the ministry assesses proposed new degree programs.
Our government is committed to improving outcomes for First Nations and Métis people. In pursuit of these outcomes, government provides funding to Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions that develop and implement programs and services for Indigenous students of the province.
Eligible post-secondary graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return can receive a rebate up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid.
Administrative guidelines and policies pertaining to post-secondary education and scholarship programs in Saskatchewan for educational institutions including:
Information on post-secondary funding through scholarships and grants. Some examples of scholarships and grants available are the Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities, Canada and Saskatchewan Student Grants, Scholarship of Honour, and Fellowship and Travel Scholarships to Study in French.
We offer student financial assistance and support including:
The following are the top downloaded publications for Advanced Education:
See what Saskatchewan has to offer to the world, and to international students, in the Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook.
General instructions for students applying for a Student Loan using the online application.
Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions and the Ministry of Advanced Education are working together to develop and implement the Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project to collect, analyze and report sector-wide post-secondary data.
The Graduate Retention Program (GRP) rewards graduates living in Saskatchewan by providing rebate up to $20,000. To be eligible, you have to live and file an income tax return in Saskatchewan. Most Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions apply for the GRP on your behalf. If your school doesn't apply on your behalf, you must submit this application.
The Graduate Outcomes Survey collects information on graduates’ level of satisfaction with their education, sources of financing for their education, level of education-related debt, and pre-and post-graduate mobility, as well as their education and employment outcomes.
Find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre.
The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Advanced Education and are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Freelaw® website. Please visit to order or subscribe.
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