Getting Started in Grad School: 5.4 Academic Culture in Canada

Depending on your country of origin, Canadian universities will be slightly, somewhat, or significantly different than schools in your home country.  

Some characteristics and norms of Canadian universities are highlighted below. Before you review, consider the academic culture at your previous institution(s)

• how might the culture inform your current educational expectations, norms, and practices?
• how similar or dissimilar do you expect USask to be compared with your previous university?

Photo by David Stobbe on USask Flickr

International graduate students have the option of enrolling in GPS981: Academic Preparation for International Graduate Students. This non-credit course supports students who are beginning their studies at USask. Refer to the course catalogue and the class search website for current and upcoming offerings.