University of Saskatchewan offers PGCert in Sustainability Solutions, a postgraduate certificate in Sustainable Development programme in Saskatoon, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,032 per credit (CAD 459 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Sustainable Development
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 459 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,032 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.usask.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This one-year Graduate Certificate, worth ten credit units, is delivered entirely online through the School of Environment and Sustainability. Courses build competencies in regenerative design and practical approaches to common sustainability problems, focusing on applying key concepts and tools to real-world challenges. No supervisor is required for admission. The certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or laddered into the Master of Sustainability, allowing graduates to apply it toward that degree. The program suits working professionals who want to continue their employment while building sustainability-focused skills, as well as those testing an interest in the field before committing to a full graduate degree. Its fully online, part-time-friendly format makes it a fit for students balancing study with a job or other commitments, rather than those seeking an in-person, cohort-based graduate experience.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The University of Saskatchewan's own Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Solutions admissions page requires a four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or a three-year Bologna Declaration-compliant degree, with a minimum cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (60 credit units). For English proficiency the page states its own scores: a minimum overall TOEFL score of 86 or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, or another test approved by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, each valid for 24 months and required to remain valid at program start. Three references are required, from either academic or professional contacts who can speak to the applicant's capacity for graduate-level success. A non-refundable application fee applies ($125 domestic, $145 international), and personal statement documents must be written by the applicant, as AI-generated content may be rejected. The application deadline is May 15, 2027 for a September 2027 start.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:The University of Saskatchewan does not publish fixed general application deadlines for its direct-entry undergraduate colleges (Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Edwards School of Business, Engineering, Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy): admission requirements and deadlines for the 2027-28 cycle become available only once applications open on 25 September 2026, and the site gives no separate international closing date. Non-direct professional programs set their own dates instead: for September 2027 entry, the College of Law's JD opens 15 October 2026 with rolling review to a 1 February 2027 documents deadline and is not currently accepting international applicants; the College of Medicine's MD applications close 1 October 2026 for domestic (Canadian citizen/PR) applicants only; and the Nutrition program's single deadline is 15 March 2027 for both domestic and international applicants, with no late applications considered. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
