Overview

Granted degree awarding status in 1974 Regina has early 20th century roots. Today it offers about 120 undergraduate programs and many cooperative courses, which allow students to gain hands on work experience. It is also one of very few universities to offer Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). The faculties of Social Work and Nursing are located in Saskatoon, 266km to the North. The spacious, modern Regina campus lies about 4.5km south of the town centre, close to the shores of Wascana Lake. The city of Regina is built along and around the shores of this great, winding lake, which is surrounded by 2,300 acres of green park and woodland. Wascana is a Cree word meaning ‘pile of bones’. The provincial capital is a medium-sized city with a number of museums and galleries, including the Saskatchewan- Science Centre. The vast park has conservation areas, but also offers skiing and sailing opportunities and much more. The Cathedral District is full of cafés and bookshops. Regina is on the Trans-Canada Highway, almost mid-way between Québec and Vancouver and has a small airport with plenty of internal flights.