Offered by University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, MA/MS in Water Security is a master's degree in Hydrology & Water Management programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 35,064 per total (CAD 15,584 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Hydrology & Water Management
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 15,584 / total
International tuition: CAD 35,064 / total
Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.usask.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Water Security, offered through the University of Saskatchewan's School of Environment and Sustainability in partnership with the Global Institute for Water Security, is a project-based graduate program that does not require a thesis. It comprises 36 credit units and is designed to be completed over 24 months. Instruction is delivered in a hybrid format combining in-person and online components, based at the Saskatoon campus, which allows some flexibility for students who are not able to relocate full-time. The program addresses contemporary water-related challenges such as drought, flooding, pollution and the effects of climate change, aiming to build practical skills for managing water resources and supporting sustainable development, informed by the university's water research community. Applicants are not required to secure a faculty supervisor before applying, which distinguishes it from the university's thesis-based graduate programs and makes entry more straightforward for working professionals. The program suits people already working in water-related fields, or aiming to move into them, who want a practically oriented graduate credential rather than a traditional research degree, and who are looking to take on leadership roles addressing water management issues.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study, and completion of an undergraduate course in both mathematics and statistics with at least 70%. A four-year degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is required, along with three referees (two academic, one academic or professional) and a written statement of why the applicant wants to join the program. English proficiency proof may be required for international or non-native English applicants. The program has one intake per year, in September.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:January 31, 2027 (domestic); April 30, 2027 (international) for the September 2027 start
