History
The University of Regina has roots in Regina College, a small residential high school established by the Methodist church in 1911. The College grew in size and significance becoming a campus of the University of Saskatchewan and, ultimately, an independent degree granting university – the University of Regina – in 1974.
Education
We offer more than 120 undergraduate programs and 78 graduate programs, including many specialized programs such as police studies and public policy.
Research
The University is home to more than 400 active researchers, including faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and seven Canada Research Chairs. Several institutes, centres, laboratories, and facilities on campus support research collaboration and partnerships focused on our research strengths. Indigenous research is a growing focus as we encourage and support Indigenous ways of knowing. Several centres and institutes reflect this in their projects and partnerships.
Career
This is a place you want to be. The University of Regina is committed to offering our staff, faculty and students a superior environment in which to excel. Whether it be competitive salaries and pension & benefits packages, wellness initiatives or a commitment to diversity, we're sure that we have what you're looking for.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
801
2024
801 -200
2023
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
951 50
2024
1001
2023
1001
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
801 -100
2023
701
2022
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
935
2023
935
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Office of Resource Planning gathers information and provides research, statistical and analytical expertise to support decision-making, policy development and planning at the University of Regina. The responsibilities of the Office include:
- annual and term statistics about students and courses;
- accountability reporting and performance indicators;
- strategic planning support;
- annual data to the Saskatchewan University Funding Model;
- enrolment analysis;
- student and graduate survey management;
- external statistical reporting to government agencies, Maclean's, etc.;
- production of annual Fact Book data;
- facilitating the annual budget process; and,
- review of operating funding mechanisms.
Housing services
- Housing Services is home to people from many different backgrounds that have come together to Live and Learn at the University of Regina! We value diversity and encourage residents to approach their differences with an open mind and heart. Meet new people! Share your interests and perspectives while listening and learning from others and their experiences.
- Whether you are a returning resident or this is your first time staying on campus, we hope that you enjoy your stay and take full advantage of all the opportunities that living on campus has to offer!
Library services
he Archer Library can trace its origins back to the early part of the twentieth century as a small, unorganized collection of books for Regina College, a residential high school opened by the Methodist Church in 1911. First organized according to the Dewey Decimal System in 1921, it was later converted to the Library of Congress system in 1935, with the assistance of the Carnegie Corporation.
ICT services
During peak periods, the Dr. John Archer Library reserves the right to remove items left unattended for extended periods of time at computers in the library.
Campus life
Recent campus growth is built on our history and a commitment to sustainability.
Completed in 2008, our Research and Innovation Centre received national attention from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada when it was profiled as an example of excellence in functional design in Award, the Magazine of Sustainable Architecture, Construction and Design.
In 2011, the University launched the College Avenue Campus Renewal Project – an ambitious plan to revitalize the architecturally and culturally significant buildings on College Avenue, ensuring a vibrant centre of learning, research and culture remains in the heart of downtown Regina.
Sports facilities
Wellness is an extremely important part of everyone's lives because it embraces the seven dimensions of well-being into a quality way of living. It is about striving to live life to the fullest and maximizing your personal potential. Wellness encompasses the conscious, self-directed effort of lifelong learning and decision making that will lead to optimal health and a more successful and balanced existence. The dimensions of wellness are all important and interrelated. Through the various wellness programs designed for both and staff and students at the University of Regina our aim is to ensure that everyone can benefit from these programs in order to live WELL and Realize a Better "U"!
Student clubs
- Student life is not just about the classroom. Activities that take place outside of the classroom can be just as important to a student’s education, which is why the Hill School encourages experiential as well as academic learning. There are numerous clubs on campus as well as several events put on each school year. There is a variety of opportunities for our students to get involved with the community at large, and there are a number of experiential opportunities that allow students to apply their skills to real-life situations.
Accreditation
All universities and colleges authorized by a charter to award academic degrees are members of Universities Canada. The University of Regina is a member in good standing with this organization and is also a full member of the Association of Registrars Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC) and American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).