University of Regina

What University of Regina does

The University of Regina is a publicly funded Canadian comprehensive research university headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, serving 16,600 students enrolled in fall 2025, including 3,500+ international students from over 90 countries. It operates across multiple faculties (Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Media/Art/Performance, Nursing, Science, Social Work, Graduate Studies) and four federated colleges (Campion, First Nations University of Canada, Luther, La Cité universitaire francophone), with satellite delivery in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. The institution pioneered co-operative education in Western Canada more than half a century ago and is described as leading Canadian comprehensive universities in research impact and international research collaboration, supported by 10 Canadian Research Chairs and 21 research centres and institutes.

The university's core technology footprint is anchored by the Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute (carbon capture, hydrogen, waste-to-energy), the Additive Manufacturing Research Lab (3D printing), the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society, the new Western Canadian Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre (SMR-SLT), and applied AI/ML research including a published hybrid Gazelle Optimization Algorithm framework (GOA-GBM, R²=0.9734) for water-treatment applications. Supporting infrastructure includes the Ellucian Banner student information system, a Moodle-based learning management system, and proprietary AI/ML tooling for sustainable water treatment and desalination research.

The institution's revenue model is multi-stream and government-anchored: multi-year provincial operating grants (a $250M four-year Saskatchewan envelope covering April 2026-March 2030, shared with U of S, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and SIIT), tuition and student fees (capped at 0-3% annual increases), federal and tri-council research grants ($6.9M for SMR-SLT, ~$460K ISF matched by CFI, $257K PrairiesCan AI), auxiliary services (housing, food, hospitality), philanthropic giving (TD Bank's $300K five-year GATE pledge, $10M+/year in scholarships awarded), and commercialization via research spinoffs such as Hexergy Innovations Inc. Distribution is omnichannel: direct self-serve online applications, an international recruitment-agent partner network across 90+ countries, articulation/transfer agreements with regional polytechnics and colleges (Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Lakeland, Medicine Hat, NAIT, SIIT), and direct industry R&D partnerships (SaskPower, TCMA, UNIDO, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories).

Name

University of Regina

Legal name

University of Regina

Website

https://uregina.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of Regina is a publicly funded Canadian comprehensive research university serving 16,600 students (3,500+ international from 90+ countries) via multiple faculties and four federated colleges, with research strengths in clean energy, additive manufacturing, SMR safety testing, and applied AI/ML, funded primarily by provincial and federal government grants.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), STEM-Focused Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAE), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Post-secondary education
• Graduate programs
• Applied research
• Clean energy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Operating Grants (Provincial): Multi-year provincial operating grant from the Government of Saskatchewan; new $250M four-year agreement (April 2026 - March 2030) with 3% annual operating grant increases and tuition hike cap of 0-3% annually (down from 4%).
2. Tuition and Student Fees: Recurring tuition revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and international students; tuition hikes capped at 0-3% under new provincial framework. International students can save up to $21,000 in tuition via the "Really Big Deal" housing and tuition savings bundle.
3. Research Grants and Innovation Funding: Federal, provincial and tri-council research funding: e.g., $460K ISF funding from Innovation Saskatchewan (matched by Canada Foundation for Innovation) for water security, sustainability, and antimicrobial resistance research; $257,167 from PrairiesCan under Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative.
4. Capital Project Funding (Federal + Provincial): Combined federal/provincial capital funding for major infrastructure: $6.9M+ for the SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre (SaskPower $4M + PrairiesCan $2M + Innovation Saskatchewan $1M+), with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories providing in-kind design support.
5. Scholarships and Endowments (Philanthropy): Over $10 million in scholarships awarded to students every year; includes philanthropic pledges such as TD Bank Group's $300,000 five-year pledge to the GATE Centre; alumni giving and donor-funded entrance awards such as the International Student of Distinction Scholarship valued at $80,000.
6. Commercialization / Spinoff Ventures: Revenue from commercialization of research via spinoff companies such as Hexergy Innovations Inc. (heat-exchanger technology). The GATE Centre supports student-driven research commercialization, R&D, and entrepreneurship programming.
7. Auxiliary Services (Housing, Food, Hospitality): Recurring auxiliary revenue from on-campus residence housing, food services, and hospitality services to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

University of Regina is a publicly funded Canadian comprehensive university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across ten faculties and four federated colleges to roughly 16,600 students, including 3,500+ international students from 90+ countries. The university also operates 21 research centres and institutes driving applied research in clean energy, additive manufacturing, nuclear (SMR) safety, AI/ML, and water treatment, and commercializes select technologies via spinoff ventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Regina Cougars: Interuniversity athletics brand of the University of Regina; competes as the Cougars (with sub-programs and is operated from the Centre for Kinesiology and Sport).
• Regina Rams

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Multi-year bachelor's degree programs across ten faculties, available with co-operative education options, pathway programs, ESL support, and transfer credit recognition. Open to domestic and international students with separate tuition schedules.
• Graduate Studies Programs Master's degrees, Doctoral degrees, and Graduate Certificate programs offered across the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, with thesis, project, and practicum options, minimum guaranteed PhD funding beginning Fall 2025, and access to over $10M in annual scholarships.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs English as a Second Language programming designed to support international students and adult learners developing English proficiency for academic study, with flexible options and personalized support services.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Continuing Education, Career and Professional Development programming delivered through the dedicated division, offering certificates, diplomas, professional development, and personal interest courses for working professionals and adult learners.
• Co-operative Education Program Co-operative education (co-op) program integrating paid work placements with academic study, enabling students to graduate with hands-on career experience. The program ranks 1st in Saskatchewan for paid co-op work placements.
• Research and Development Services Applied research services delivered through 21 research centres and institutes, including the Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute, the Additive Manufacturing Research Lab, and the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society, supporting industry and government partners.
• SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre (SMR-SLT) Western Canada's first Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre featuring two non-nuclear SMR test loops that simulate reactor conditions for nuclear-industry research, licensing support, and workforce training. Designed to support Saskatchewan's projected 2,500-3,500 nuclear-sector jobs by mid-2030s.
• Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre Programming Professional development, networking, and entrepreneurship programming for graduate students, including GATE Tuesday Talks, Reverse Career Fair (hiring rate ~10%), Skillsets for Startups panels, Orbital Exchange podcasts, and Innovation 101 sessions. Designed to support graduate students' transition into industry, research, and entrepreneurship careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• R² of 0.9734 and RMSE of 0.0568 on test data for the GOA-GBM hybrid machine learning model predicting osmotic coefficients
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute (U of R institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Developed the carbon capture pilot unit technology deployed in Thailand in partnership with TCMA, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and UNIDO. Led by Professor Hussameldin Ibrahim.
• SaskPowerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaskPower committed $4 million for the SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre at the University of Regina. The Centre will house two SMR test loops for research and training. SaskPower is also seeking Indigenous equity ownership and is planning a full-scale SMR in the Estevan area with groundbreaking expected in 2029 and operational status by 2034. CEO Rupen Pandya attended the funding announcement.
• Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProviding in-kind design support for the SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre at the University of Regina.
• University of SaskatchewanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner with the U of R on the SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre (SMR-SLT), led under the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society. Also co-conducts research with U of R on cannabinoid research with Rapid Dose Therapeutics.
• Saskatchewan PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on the SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre at the U of R; also has a program transfer agreement with U of R for transfer students.
• Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration to deploy a Canadian-designed carbon capture pilot unit developed at the U of R's Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute in Thailand. The pilot unit, scheduled for shipment in early April 2026, will demonstrate CCUS technology at a TCMA member's cement plant in Saraburi by mid-2026, supporting Thailand's Net Zero 2050 target. The collaboration builds on a memorandum of understanding between the Government of Saskatchewan and TCMA.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned the U of R's carbon capture pilot unit being deployed with TCMA in Thailand's cement sector.
• Government of SaskatchewanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned a memorandum of understanding with TCMA that the U of R's CCUS collaboration builds upon. Also the primary funder of U of R operations via $250M four-year funding agreement (April 2026 - March 2030) and $4M contribution through SaskPower for the SMR centre.
• Co.LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-recipient of PrairiesCan funding ($3.7M to Co.Labs under the Regional Innovation Ecosystems program) alongside the U of R's $257,167 under the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative as part of the broader Saskatchewan tech sector investment.
• Rapid Dose TherapeuticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU of R co-conducts cannabinoid research with the University of Saskatchewan on naturally produced cannabinoids for pain management and neuroprotection related to concussion and contact sports, supported by NFL grant funding.
• SimplyCastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the University of Regina to launch a new smart city product to improve garbage collection and urban waste management efficiency.
• MitacscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer graduate students and postdoctoral fellows academic and professional opportunities through Mitacs Accelerate, Mitacs Elevate, Mitacs Globalink and other MITACS training programs.
• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram transfer agreement channeling SIIT students into University of Regina programs; also participates in the provincial $250M post-secondary funding arrangement.
• Lakeland CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram transfer agreement with the University of Regina, channeling Lakeland graduates into U of R programs.
• Medicine Hat CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram transfer agreement with the University of Regina.
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram transfer agreement with the University of Regina.
• Campion CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederated college of the University of Regina; delivers U of R programming and academic advising under formal federation.
• First Nations University of CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederated college of the University of Regina with campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert; delivers U of R programming including the Master of Indigenous Social Work (MISW) program.
• Luther CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederated college of the University of Regina; delivers academic advising and programming under formal federation.
• La Cité universitaire francophoneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederated college of the University of Regina; delivers French-language programs and advising.
• AVRO AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGATE partnered with AVRO Aerospace for an Orbital Exchange podcast event on the new space economy, featuring Dr. Ed Tate (Virtus Solis CTO), Bryan Zetlen, and Regan Hinchcliffe (AVRO Aerospace VP of Public Engagement).
• Economic Development ReginaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted the GATE x EDR x Startup TNT Happy Hour, connecting students, founders and the broader entrepreneurial community.
• Startup TNTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted the GATE x EDR x Startup TNT Happy Hour connecting students, founders and the broader entrepreneurial community.
• SK Startup InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with GATE to deliver an Entrepreneurship 101 session during Entrepreneurship Week, presented by Sandrew Martins.
• Regina Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts President Keshen's Regina Chamber of Commerce Executive Event, bringing together CEOs from across Saskatchewan (e.g., SaskPower, Conexus, SGI, SaskTel, Federated Co-op, SaskEnergy) for graduate student networking.
• Cultivator (Cultivator Start Cohort)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultivator participates in the U of R's GATE Centre Reverse Career Fair, engaging with graduate students.
• Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and SocietyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads the SMR Safety, Licensing, and Testing Centre at the U of R in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and industry partners.
• Hexergy Innovations Inc.minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSpinoff company from the U of R's Additive Manufacturing Research Lab, commercializing heat exchanger technology (lattice-structured heat exchangers for aerospace and automotive applications).

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thompson Rivers University: British Columbia mid-sized comprehensive university with similar internationalization profile (~3,000+ international students), open-learning/flexible delivery focus, and applied research centres. Comparable in scale and program mix.
• Brock University: Ontario mid-sized comprehensive university (~19,000 students) with comparable program breadth including business, education, and applied health sciences; similar student-to-faculty ratio and applied research profile.
• Mount Royal University: Western Canadian undergraduate-intensive comprehensive university of comparable size with similar teaching focus, transfer pathway programs, and prairie-region student recruitment overlap.
• University of New Brunswick: Atlantic Canadian comprehensive research university of comparable scale and program breadth, with engineering, graduate research, and Indigenous education offerings; competes for federal tri-council funding in similar disciplines.
• University of Northern British Columbia: Western Canadian regional comprehensive university in a smaller city with comparable Indigenous engagement, applied research focus, and ~4,000 students. Direct peer in niche-region comprehensive-university positioning.
• University of Lethbridge: Alberta-based comprehensive research university of similar size and Prairie-region positioning. Comparable on undergraduate teaching intensity, smaller-city location, and applied research profile; competes for transfer and out-of-province students.
• University of Manitoba: Mid-sized Western Canadian comprehensive research university of comparable scale (~30,000 students) with similar graduate program breadth, co-op education heritage, and Indigenous education offerings; competes for Prairie-region students and federal research funding.
• Wilfrid Laurier University: Ontario mid-sized comprehensive university (~19,000 students) with similar co-op program strength, business school reputation, and federally funded research centres. Comparable on career-readiness positioning.
• University of Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan's flagship R1 research university and U of R's primary in-province competitor for students, faculty, and research funding. Co-leads the SMR-SLT Centre with U of R, providing a direct overlap in nuclear and clean-energy research programs.
• Lakehead University: Mid-sized Canadian comprehensive university (~9,000 students) with comparable co-op strength, multi-campus model (Thunder Bay/Orillia), Indigenous education leadership, and engineering/applied science offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ureginafuture
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UofRComm
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofRegina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-regina
• Instagraminstagram.com/uofreginaofficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

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