The University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon is a leader in addressing global issues like water and food security through its world-class research facilities. These include Canada's only synchrotron, the Canadian Light Source; the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation; the International Vaccine Centre; and the Global Institutes for Food Security and Water Security. Together, these centers enhance USask's teaching, research, and global impact in critical areas.

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) excels in global academic standings, ranking No. 1 in Canada and 20th worldwide for water resources research according to the 2020 Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU). It also ranks in the top 100 for environmental science and engineering, agricultural sciences, and veterinary sciences. Nationally, USask is highly regarded, securing second place in public administration, third in materials science and engineering, and sixth in both chemical engineering and earth sciences. The university offers a diverse range of programs, from business and law to engineering and medicine, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration to address global challenges. USask's historic main campus, known for its beautiful green spaces and classic greystone buildings, along with a vibrant community of over 25,700 students from around the globe, continues to drive its mission to be the university the world needs.