Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a member of Polytechnics Canada, an alliance of 13 research-intensive, industry-responsive post-secondary institutions.
A high-quality, job-focused education.
- Strength in academic offerings
- Strength in industry connections
- Strength in applied research
Purpose
We empower a better Saskatchewan.
This is why we exist, and the foundation upon which everything we do is built. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the driving force that empowers and strengthens our province in everything we do. We encourage an economically and socially stronger, more informed and better-prepared Saskatchewan. We realize opportunities for individuals (learners, staff, faculty, employers) and the collective—Saskatchewan at large. And through our leadership position in Saskatchewan, we establish our reputation nationally and around the world. We have an ultimate reason for being, which inspires not only our vision and mission, but hopefully everyone that connects with Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Vision
To lead the rise of polytechnic education.
Our vision defines where we want the strategic plan to take us. As we look forward to this new decade, applied education has never been more critical to our collective success, at home and around the world. Our leadership position comes from a drive to define the reputation of polytechnic education in Canada and establish its role in building a better future.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s only polytechnic and the province’s primary institution for post-secondary applied education and research.
- Purpose: We empower a better Saskatchewan.
- Vision: To lead the rise of polytechnic education.
- Mission: Inspire success in every learning journey.
- Driving significant economic growth in Saskatchewan
Our students learn, earn and contribute to growing Saskatchewan.
- 1 in 19 jobs are supported by activities of Sask Polytech, its students and alumni.
- $2.6B of income was added to provincial economy.
- 21.4% average annual internal rate of return for taxpayers for every tax dollar spent to support Sask Polytech.
- Providing skilled and successful graduates
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is known for its quality programming and graduates. We fuel provincial growth by providing qualified, work-ready graduates to meet labour market demand. This is demonstrated by consistently high graduate employment rates.
- 95% overall graduate employment rate
- 92% Indigenous graduate employment rate
- 97% visible minority graduate employment rate
- 95% of employers said they'd hire a Sask Polytech grad again*
- Employer of choice
Sask Polytech has been recognized as a Top Employer in Saskatchewan by Mediacorp Canada since 2017. Sask Polytech is a vibrant, healthy and safe workplace where our employees thrive. The institution is working toward building a representative workforce and attracting and retaining the best and the brightest.
Did you know
> 95% of Sask Polytech grads rate program quality as satisfied to very satisfied.
> December 7, 2023 – Saskatchewan Polytechnic has reached an impressive milestone by securing the ninth overall position in Re$earch InfoSource Inc.’s latest Top 50 Research Colleges list. Sask Polytech ranks first for number of completed research projects, with 382 research projects in 2021-22. Sask Polytech also secured second place for number of research partnerships, with 185 collaborations, and number of paid student researchers, with 347 students actively engaged in research.
> Applied Research Award of Excellence
Working with industry and the community in applied research and innovation, Saskatchewan Polytechnic owes its successes to the individual and collective efforts of its faculty and researchers.
> Faculty Award for Excellence
Teaching as a recognized leader in the development and delivery of skills and technical training, Saskatchewan Polytechnic owes its success to the individual and collective efforts of its faculty and staff. Our faculty award program recognizes excellence in service and innovation as a significant component to making our institution a key contributor to Saskatchewan's economic and social development.
> Governor General's Academic Medals
The Governor General’s Academic Medal was first awarded in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin and has since become one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive. The Governor General of Canada continues this tradition of encouraging scholarship across the nation and recognizing outstanding students. The medals are awarded only for academic excellence as follows:
- Bronze at the secondary school level
- Collegiate Bronze at the post-secondary diploma level
