First Nations University of Canada
Regina, Saskatchewan
Compare First Nations University of Canada programs, admissions, costs, residence, student support, and career pathways in one source-reviewed guide. Jump to the decision section you need below.
The short answer
- Apply through the University of Regina and select First Nations University of Canada as your campus or federated college.
- For Fall 2027, U of R uses four Grade 12 courses; Arts and Social Work need a 70% final average.
- Education and Fine Arts need 65%; Science needs 70%, and Computer Science needs 80% for Fall 2027.
- Fall 2027 classes start September 1, 2027, after orientation on August 31, 2027.
- Fall 2026 domestic Arts tuition was $4,817.90 for 15 on-campus credits, including $35 in FNUniv fees.
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Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Regina, Saskatchewan |
|---|---|
| School Type | Smaller undergraduate-focused environment |
| Directory Size | Small university |
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
| Ranking Signal | No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide |
| Program Strengths | Indigenous Studies, Arts, Science, Education, Business |
First, think about campus and program fit. Then check official admissions, residence, and cost details. Do this before you build your final application list.
Admissions Planning
Fall 2027 admission planning
Apply through U of R and select FNUniv
First Nations University of Canada is federated with the University of Regina. U of R owns the undergraduate application. U of R owns general and international admission assessment. U of R owns the official parchment. FNUniv owns its Indigenous-centred programs. FNUniv also owns any published program-level interview, portfolio or professional-route review.
Fall 2027 model
Four Grade 12 courses
U of R explicitly applies the updated high-school model beginning with Fall 2027 admission.
Fall 2027 orientation
August 31, 2027
Confirmed in the U of R 2027–28 academic schedule.
Fall 2027 classes
September 1, 2027
Confirmed in the U of R 2027–28 academic schedule.
Deadline audit
Standing dates are not yet labelled Fall 2027
Current pages publish March 15 as the general early date and August 15 as the general final date. Some programs have earlier exceptions. Recheck every date for the 2027 cycle. The Indigenous Knowledge and Science page also reverses the general fall and winter labels. Use the central application table and confirm with FNUniv before you submit.
Admission route audit
| Route | Published requirement | Ownership boundary |
|---|---|---|
| U of R application with FNUniv selected | Complete the University of Regina application. Choose the eligible program. Select First Nations University of Canada as the campus or federated college. | U of R receives and assesses the application. FNUniv recruitment and advising can help applicants choose the program and campus. |
| Ontario Arts or Social Work qualifying, Fall 2027 | Present ENG4U, two approved 12 U/M Math, Science, Language or Social Science courses, one additional 12 U/M course and a 70% final average. | The four-course rule and minimum are U of R admission requirements. They are used for FNUniv routes in those faculties. |
| Ontario Education, INCA or Fine Arts, Fall 2027 | Use the four-course Arts pattern with a 65% final average. Education is competitive. Fine Arts routes can require a portfolio. | U of R assesses academic eligibility. FNUniv Education and Fine Arts own the published interview or portfolio process. That process is attached to their programs. |
| Ontario Science or Health Studies, Fall 2027 | Present ENG4U, MHF4U and two approved Grade 12 science or math courses, with 70% for most routes and 80% for Computer Science. | These are U of R Science and Health Studies admission rules; the FNUniv program page governs its Indigenous Knowledge and Science context and delivery. |
| Indigenous Business and Public Administration | The current FNUniv page publishes a 70% Saskatchewan minimum. It lists English A30, English B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30, and two approved courses. | FNUniv owns the design of the Indigenous-centred BAdmin, diploma and certificate programs. Through federation, U of R owns admission and credentials. |
| Indigenous Education | Apply through U of R. Select the FNUniv Indigenous Education program. Meet the published 65% minimum. Complete the FNUniv committee and interview process if invited. | U of R handles the first admission step; FNUniv conducts the program-specific selection process. |
| Indigenous Social Work | High-school entrants begin in Indigenous Social Work Qualifying and complete at least 24 specified credits before applying to the diploma or BISW. | FNUniv owns the Indigenous Social Work curriculum and program-specific review. U of R owns the formal admission and parchment process. |
| International applicant | Meet the U of R country, program and English-language requirements. Submit documents through U of R. Select FNUniv where the program is available. | For international admission questions, FNUniv directs you to the U of R International Office. FNUniv directs decisions there too. |
Deadline audit
Fall 2027 orientation
August 31, 2027
Confirmed in the U of R 2027–28 academic schedule.
Fall 2027 classes begin
September 1, 2027
Confirmed in the U of R 2027–28 academic schedule.
General fall early application
March 15
Current standing FNUniv and U of R guidance; neither live page labels this date specifically as Fall 2027.
General fall final application
August 15
Current standing deadline for most programs; selective FNUniv routes can close earlier.
Fine Arts portfolio route
April 1
Standing fall exception on the live FNUniv application page; Fall 2027 confirmation remains pending.
Indigenous Education after-degree intakes
March 31 and June 30
Standing fall intake dates; qualified applicants can also face a program interview.
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work
May 15
Standing fall program deadline, not yet published with a Fall 2027 cycle label.
Fall 2027 FNUniv scholarships
Pending
The live AwardSpring page says applications open TBD and publishes no Fall 2027 date.
Applicants use the U of R application
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv directs applicants to the University of Regina form and lets them select FNUniv as the campus or federated college.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv application route, fees and standing deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
U of R owns general admission assessment
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv requires applicants to meet U of R requirements. You must submit requested supporting documents through that process.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv undergraduate admission and program overview · Verified August 16, 2026
U of R International admits international applicants
Current published information · Published for this period
For international admission requirements, FNUniv points you to the U of R International Office. For decisions, FNUniv points you there too.
Applies to: International
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv international-admission ownership boundary · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 introduces a four-course high-school model
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
U of R clearly states that the updated requirements apply to students admitted starting Fall 2027.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: Fall 2027 four-course high-school requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Arts and Social Work final minimum
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
U of R publishes a 70% final minimum using four approved Grade 12 courses.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, International
University of Regina: Fall 2027 four-course high-school requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Education and MAP final minimum
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
U of R publishes 65%; Education is competitive and Fine Arts routes can add a portfolio.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, International
University of Regina: Fall 2027 four-course high-school requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 Science and Health Studies minima
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
Most Science and Health Studies routes require 70%; Computer Science requires 80%.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, International
University of Regina: Fall 2027 four-course high-school requirements · Verified August 16, 2026
General FNUniv Fall 2027 deadline labels are pending
2027 pending · Fall 2027
The live FNUniv and U of R pages present standing month-and-day dates rather than an intake table labelled Fall 2027.
Reconfirm March 15, August 15 and every program exception. Check them against a Fall 2027 U of R application or FNUniv intake page before you rely on them.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R standing undergraduate deadlines · Verified August 16, 2026
An FNUniv science page reverses current general term dates
Official-source conflict · Current published information
The Indigenous Knowledge and Science page labels August 15 for Winter 2026. It labels December 15 for Fall 2026. The live FNUniv application page assigns August 15 to fall. It assigns December 15 to winter.
Use the central FNUniv application page and U of R deadline page. Treat the program-page term labels as an apparent stale or reversed entry.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Knowledge and Science credentials · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 orientation and class start
Fall 2027 · Published for this period
The U of R schedule confirms August 31 orientation and September 1, 2027 as the first day of classes.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R 2027–28 academic schedule PDF · Verified August 16, 2026
Programs and Pathways
Programs, credentials and campuses
Match the FNUniv program to its actual delivery site
FNUniv owns an Indigenous-centred academic environment. It covers Regina, Saskatoon, Northern Campus in Prince Albert and nēwoskan Traditional Campus. Program pages list credentials, campus availability and selection on their own. Access to U of R courses does not make the full U of R catalogue FNUniv-owned.
Indigenous Business and Public Administration
Certificates, a 60-credit diploma and a 120-credit BAdmin combine contemporary business practice with Indigenous governance, leadership and economic development.
Boundary: Regina is the program home. Saskatoon, Northern, online and community-based delivery varies. It varies by course and credential.
Indigenous Education
Elementary and secondary four-year and after-degree pathways integrate Indigenous content, language, land-based learning and school experience.
Boundary: Regina offers elementary and secondary routes; Northern Campus publishes elementary delivery and community-based offerings vary.
Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts
The current inventory includes a certificate, diploma, four-year BA and after-degree route with newsroom, radio, video, podcast, internship and portfolio work.
Boundary: The live program page places the undergraduate INCA credentials and Media Labs at Regina Campus.
Indigenous Fine Arts
Certificate, BA, BFA and minor routes use Regina studios. They also use Indigenous art history and practice. Named BFA routes require portfolios. Named certificate routes require portfolios too.
Boundary: The current program page identifies Regina Campus. It does not imply delivery at all FNUniv locations.
Indigenous Health Studies
Health credentials combine social and natural sciences with Indigenous health, traditional healing and community-based applications, including named support-worker certificates and practicums.
Boundary: The degree is a partnership with U of R Arts. It is also a partnership with Kinesiology and Health Studies. Individual certificate cycles differ. Delivery formats differ too.
Indigenous Knowledge and Science
FNUniv combines Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics with Indigenous Environmental Science and teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
Boundary: The page lists Regina delivery. It lists Northern online or remote access too. U of R Science has broader offerings. These are not automatically FNUniv-owned programs.
Indigenous Languages
Degree, minor, instructor-certificate and guardianship routes help with language learning. They help with reclamation too. The languages are Cree, Anihšināpēmowin, Dakota, Nakota and Dene.
Boundary: The live page separates degree delivery from time-limited 2026 remote certificate and reclamation offerings.
Indigenous Social Work
A 24-credit qualifying route leads to competitive admission for the 66-credit diploma or 126-credit BISW. It is grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values and self-determination.
Boundary: Programs are listed at the Regina, Saskatoon and Northern campuses. Qualifying status does not guarantee later admission.
Indigenous Studies
The 60-credit diploma looks at Indigenous peoples, cultures, histories and contemporary contexts. So does the 120-credit BA or honours BA. The 18-credit minor does too. All of them also look at traditional teachings.
Boundary: The current page lists Regina, Saskatoon and Northern campuses with in-person, hybrid and online course options.
Program-count scope conflict
The institutional overview says eleven undergraduate degree programs. Admission pages say fifteen academic programs. Those counts appear to use different scopes. Use the live credential and campus pages for program planning. Do not treat either number as a complete inventory.
Indigenous Business offers certificates, diploma and BAdmin
Current published information · Published for this period
The live page lists certificates from 15 to 30 credits, a 60-credit Diploma of Administration and a 120-credit Bachelor of Administration.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Business and Public Administration programs · Verified August 16, 2026
Business delivery varies by location and format
Current published information · Published for this period
Regina is the home campus. Saskatoon, Northern, hybrid, online and community-based access vary by course.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Business and Public Administration programs · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Education includes four-year and after-degree routes
Current published information · Published for this period
The program lists elementary and secondary bachelor and after-degree options plus named extended-study and language-instructor certificates.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Education credentials and admission · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Education delivery is campus-specific
Current published information · Published for this period
Regina publishes elementary and secondary routes; Northern Campus publishes elementary study and off-campus offerings have separate scope.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Education credentials and admission · Verified August 16, 2026
INCA spans certificate through four-year BA
Current published information · Published for this period
The live page lists a 30-credit certificate, 72-credit diploma, 120-credit BA and 72-credit after-degree route.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts programs · Verified August 16, 2026
INCA is currently identified with Regina Campus
Current published information · Published for this period
The program page places its Media Labs and undergraduate delivery at Regina. It does not place them at all FNUniv campuses.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts programs · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Fine Arts includes BA, BFA and certificate routes
Current published information · Published for this period
The current Regina-based inventory includes 30-, 90- and 120-credit credentials. It also includes Indigenous Art and Art History minors.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Fine Arts credentials and portfolio rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Health Studies is delivered in partnership with U of R
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv identifies U of R Arts and Kinesiology and Health Studies as partners in the Bachelor of Health Studies.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Health Studies programs and practicums · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Knowledge and Science includes Indigenous Environmental Science
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv lists a 120-credit BSc in Indigenous Environmental Science. It also lists other Science and environmental credentials.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Knowledge and Science credentials · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Languages spans degrees, minors and certificates
Current published information · Published for this period
The page lists Cree and Anihšināpēmowin literacy degrees. It lists five language-study minors. It also lists instructor, language and guardianship certificates.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Languages credentials and delivery · Verified August 16, 2026
FNUniv’s overview names five Indigenous languages
Current published information · Published for this period
Cree, Dakota, Nakoda, Dene and Saulteaux.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv institutional overview and four-campus model · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Social Work offers diploma and bachelor routes
Current published information · Published for this period
The current inventory lists a 66-credit diploma and 126-credit BISW after program-specific admission.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Social Work qualifying and professional routes · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Studies includes diploma, BA, honours and minor
Current published information · Published for this period
The live page lists a 60-credit diploma, 120-credit BA and honours BA, and an 18-credit minor at Regina, Saskatoon and Northern campuses.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Studies credentials and campus delivery · Verified August 16, 2026
Graduate programs run through U of R Graduate Studies
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv says this clearly. All graduate programs are offered through the U of R Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. FNUniv has partnership roles.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv and U of R graduate-program partnerships · Verified August 16, 2026
Official program sources
Official campus and student-support sources
Residence and Campus Fit
Campus-by-campus housing audit
FNUniv does not publish a conventional owned residence
Regina FNUniv students can look into University of Regina Housing. It stays U of R-owned. That inventory does not cover Saskatoon or Northern Campus in Prince Albert. nēwoskan learner cabins support land-based programming and culture camps. They are not a general semester residence.
FNUniv-owned general residence
None identified
Current FNUniv campus and service inventories do not publish a conventional student residence. This is true at Regina, Saskatoon or Northern Campus.
Regina-campus housing owner
University of Regina Housing
FNUniv Regina students can investigate the central U of R residence inventory. It is not an FNUniv-owned housing system.
U of R Regina buildings
Five buildings
In Regina, Kīšik Towers, Paskwāw Tower, Wakpá Tower, College West and La Résidence give you dorm, apartment and studio choices.
2026–27 lowest listed Regina room
$2,395 per term
Paskwāw/Wakpá shared-washroom dorm; the room type requires a meal plan.
2026–27 highest listed Regina room
$4,580 per term
Deluxe studio in the current U of R rate table.
Housing guarantee
No blanket guarantee
General U of R offers and room types depend on what is available. FNUniv gives no separate guarantee.
Saskatoon and Northern campuses
Plan off-campus housing
The U of R Regina housing does not create student residence in Saskatoon or Prince Albert. FNUniv publishes no owned housing there.
nēwoskan learner cabins
Land-based program facilities
The renewed Traditional Campus has overnight learner cabins for culture camps. They are not advertised as semester residence.
Fall 2027 housing
Pending
U of R rates are 2026–27 and FNUniv has not published a 2027 campus-specific housing plan.
Fall 2027 housing pending
U of R’s published Regina rates of $2,395 to $4,580 per term are for 2026–27 and do not amount to a blanket room guarantee. Recheck rates, meal-plan rules, applications and availability for 2027–28. Students in Saskatoon or Prince Albert should keep a local off-campus plan.
No conventional FNUniv-owned residence is identified
Current published information · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Current campus and service inventories list academic, cultural and support facilities without a semester residence at Regina, Saskatoon or Northern Campus.
You should verify directly with your campus. Keep an off-campus plan until a housing contract is confirmed.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Regina, Saskatoon, Northern and nēwoskan campus locations · Verified August 16, 2026
Regina housing is U of R-owned
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv Regina students can investigate University of Regina Housing, but the buildings, application and contract are not FNUniv-owned.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R Regina housing inventory and offer terms · Verified August 16, 2026
U of R’s Regina inventory spans five buildings
Current published information · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Kīšik Towers, Paskwāw Tower, Wakpá Tower, College West and La Résidence provide dorm options. They also provide apartment and studio options.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R Regina residence buildings and room types · Verified August 16, 2026
Lowest listed 2026–27 Regina room rate
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
$2,395 per term for a Paskwāw/Wakpá shared-washroom dorm; a meal plan is required.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R 2026–27 Regina residence rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Highest listed 2026–27 Regina room rate
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
$4,580 per term for a deluxe studio.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R 2026–27 Regina residence rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Dorm rooms without kitchens require dining plans
Current published information · Published for this period
U of R Housing requires a fall and winter dining plan for dorm-style accommodation without a kitchen.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R housing application and meal-plan rules · Verified August 16, 2026
No blanket residence guarantee is published
Current published information · Published for this period
General U of R offers and room types are still subject to availability. FNUniv publishes no separate guarantee.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R Regina housing inventory and offer terms · Verified August 16, 2026
Regina residence evidence does not cover Saskatoon or Prince Albert
Current published information · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
FNUniv publishes distinct Saskatoon and Northern Campus addresses. But it publishes no owned residence inventory at either location.
Students at Saskatoon or Northern Campus should look into local off-campus housing and transportation. They should not import Regina residence terms.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Regina, Saskatoon, Northern and nēwoskan campus locations · Verified August 16, 2026
nēwoskan cabins are land-based learning facilities
Current published information · Published for this period
The renewed Traditional Campus includes overnight learner cabins for culture camps. It does not include a published semester residence contract.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: nēwoskan Traditional Campus renewal and learning scope · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 housing rates and availability are pending
2027 pending · Fall 2027
U of R’s detailed Regina prices are for 2026–27. FNUniv has not published a 2027 campus-specific housing inventory.
Check Regina rates, applications, offer terms and meal plans again. Also check local support for Saskatoon and Northern Campus on its own.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R 2026–27 Regina residence rates · Verified August 16, 2026
Housing and Location Questions
| Campus Setting | Smaller campus or close-knit community setting |
|---|---|
| Residence | Check the rules for a residence guarantee. Check first-year room styles, meal plans, deposit deadlines, and off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit, weather, cost of living, safety, and community feel in Regina. |
| Commuting | If you plan to live off campus, map the commute time to classes, labs, placements, and evening activities. Do this before you commit. |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
U of R tuition and FNUniv awards
Add FNUniv fees to the applicable U of R schedule
U of R publishes detailed tuition by faculty. The illustrations below use fifteen on-campus Fall 2026 credits and add the published $10 FNUniv Building Fund and $25 FNUniv Student Association fees. Course delivery and credit load can change the bill, and 2027–28 schedules are not yet published.
| Category | Published value | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Arts, Fall 2026, 15 on-campus credits | $4,817.90 | $4,782.90 U of R total plus the $10 FNUniv Building Fund and $25 FNUniv Student Association fees. |
| International Arts, Fall 2026, 15 on-campus credits | $15,299.15 | $15,264.15 U of R total plus the same $35 in FNUniv full-load on-campus fees. |
| Domestic Education, Fall 2026, 15 on-campus credits | $4,954.15 | $4,919.15 U of R Education total plus $35 in FNUniv fees. |
| International Education, Fall 2026, 15 on-campus credits | $15,727.90 | $15,692.90 U of R Education total plus $35 in FNUniv fees. |
| Domestic Science, Fall 2026, 15 on-campus credits | $5,069.15 | $5,034.15 U of R Science total plus $35 in FNUniv fees. |
| International Science, Fall 2026, 15 on-campus credits | $16,180.40 | $16,145.40 U of R Science total plus $35 in FNUniv fees. |
| New undergraduate application | $100 | Paid through the U of R application; FNUniv does not run a separate admission form. |
| Post-secondary transfer application | $200 | FNUniv says the current amount includes the transfer-credit assessment fee. |
| Fall 2027 / 2027–28 fees | Pending | Current detailed U of R schedules are labelled Fall 2026 and can change by faculty and course delivery. |
FNUniv award evidence
AwardSpring application cycle
Opening TBD
The live FNUniv page requires AwardSpring submissions and does not publish a Fall 2027 opening or deadline.
Co-operators Group Limited Scholarship
One $2,500 award
Current listing for a full-time Indigenous FNUniv Business Administration student with 60 completed credits and at least 65% in the application semester.
Co-operators Group Limited Bursary
One $2,500 award
Current companion bursary under the published program eligibility; confirm the active AwardSpring cycle.
Innovation Federal Credit Union scholarships
Ten awards of $2,500
This is the current no-essay listing for full-time FNUniv students in any field. You need at least a 60% program GPA (grade point average) and the stated publicity conditions.
Away from Home Entrance Bursaries
Sixteen awards of $2,500
This is part of a one-time $60,000 commitment announced in January 2026. It is for incoming Indigenous students who relocate from home communities.
Roughrider Foundation Entrance Scholarships
Eight awards of $2,500
The same January 2026 announcement describes academic-excellence awards for new Indigenous FNUniv students.
Student Success emergency bursary
Amount not published
Short-term urgent support is available at most once per academic year. Applicants must show the funding would help them remain enrolled.
Automatic entrance-average ladder
None published
Current FNUniv sources list individual awards rather than a universal guaranteed average-based ladder.
Fall 2027 awards
Pending
Recheck AwardSpring for the active inventory, award counts, values, opening and deadline.
Fall 2027 cost and award gaps
AwardSpring lists its next opening as TBD. The sixteen $2,500 Away from Home bursaries and eight $2,500 Roughrider Foundation entrance scholarships were announced as a one-time 2026 commitment. Recheck the 2027–28 fee schedules and the active award catalogue before budgeting.
U of R sets detailed tuition by faculty
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv sends students to U of R Financial Services for the tuition breakdown. FNUniv also collects named FNUniv building and association fees.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv tuition-payment and fee components · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2026 domestic Arts full-load illustration
Fall 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
$4,817.90 for 15 on-campus credits: $4,782.90 in the U of R schedule plus a $10 FNUniv Building Fund fee and $25 FNUniv Student Association fee.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, Transfer
University of Regina: Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2026 international Arts full-load illustration
Fall 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
$15,299.15 for 15 on-campus credits: $15,264.15 in the U of R schedule plus $35 in FNUniv fees.
Applies to: International
University of Regina: Fall 2026 international undergraduate fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2026 domestic Education full-load illustration
Fall 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
$4,954.15 for 15 on-campus credits after adding $35 in FNUniv fees to the $4,919.15 U of R Education total.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, Transfer
University of Regina: Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2026 international Education full-load illustration
Fall 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
$15,727.90 for 15 on-campus credits after adding $35 in FNUniv fees to the $15,692.90 U of R Education total.
Applies to: International
University of Regina: Fall 2026 international undergraduate fee schedule · Verified August 16, 2026
2027–28 tuition and FNUniv fees are pending
2027 pending · Fall 2027
The current detailed U of R domestic and international schedules are labelled Fall 2026.
Use only schedules clearly labelled 202730 or 2027–28 in place of current illustrations. Recalculate the FNUniv fees for the student's credits and delivery mode.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R current tuition and fee schedules · Verified August 16, 2026
FNUniv scholarship applications use AwardSpring
Current published information · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The current page says paper and email submissions are not accepted. It lists the next application opening as TBD.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv AwardSpring, scholarships and emergency bursary · Verified August 16, 2026
Current Co-operators scholarship and bursary
Current published information · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The page lists one $2,500 scholarship and one $2,500 bursary. They are for eligible full-time Indigenous Business Administration students. These students need at least 60 credits and 65% in the application semester.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv AwardSpring, scholarships and emergency bursary · Verified August 16, 2026
Innovation Federal Credit Union no-essay scholarships
Current published information · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The live FNUniv page lists ten $2,500 awards. They are for full-time students in any field. Students need at least a 60% program GPA and must meet the published publicity conditions.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv AwardSpring, scholarships and emergency bursary · Verified August 16, 2026
2026 Away from Home Entrance Bursaries
2026 announcement · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
A one-time announcement allocated $40,000. This was for sixteen $2,500 bursaries. They are for incoming Indigenous students relocating from home communities.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: 2026 incoming-student bursary and scholarship announcement · Verified August 16, 2026
2026 Roughrider Foundation Entrance Scholarships
2026 announcement · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The same one-time announcement gave $20,000 as eight $2,500 academic awards. These awards are for incoming Indigenous students.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: 2026 incoming-student bursary and scholarship announcement · Verified August 16, 2026
No universal guaranteed entrance-award ladder is published
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv sources today list single scholarships and bursaries. They do not show an automatic average-to-dollar ladder for every person who enters.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv AwardSpring, scholarships and emergency bursary · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 scholarship inventory and dates are pending
2027 pending · Fall 2027
AwardSpring currently says applications open TBD. The January 2026 entrance commitment is expressly one-time.
Check AwardSpring again for Fall 2027 eligibility, counts, values, openings and deadlines. Also check whether the 2026 entrance partnership renews.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv AwardSpring, scholarships and emergency bursary · Verified August 16, 2026
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on your program, student status, and year. Check domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Plan a budget for residence or rent. Also budget for food, books, transit, health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Student Life and Support
Fit Signals
| Community | Small university profile: compare the class feel and access to professors. Compare student clubs and how easy it is to build community. |
|---|---|
| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
| Clubs and Leadership | Look for discipline clubs, cultural groups, entrepreneurship programs, varsity/intramural sports, and volunteering. |
| First-Year Transition | Ask how orientation, peer mentorship, residence programming, and advising help students settle in. |
Co-op, Research, and Career Outcomes
Career, WIL and co-op boundaries
Use FNUniv career supports without assuming universal co-op
FNUniv owns its Career Centre, employer connections, job board and dedicated WIL work. Formal faculty co-op is still a U of R process. It has program-specific eligibility, fees and competitive applications. A posting, course project or practicum is not a guaranteed paid co-op placement.
FNUniv Career Centre
It gives career advising and application support. It also gives workshops, employer connections, job postings and career fairs. It has a dedicated WIL initiative.
FNUniv job board
It publishes on-campus jobs, internships, co-ops, part-time and full-time roles. A listing is a chance to apply, not a placement guarantee.
Compensated employer postings
The FNUniv Employer Hub says roles sent to its board must include compensation. They must also include a clear application process and an expiry date.
U of R co-op boundary
Formal faculty co-op remains a U of R process with faculty-specific eligibility, work-term fees and competitive employer applications.
Statistics 100 WIL project
In Winter 2026, 60 students worked with Okane Consultants. They gave presentations and analysis of a real financial dataset.
INCA Media Labs and internships
Regina-based INCA students use newsroom, radio and video facilities. They use them for project work, mentorship, live production and internships.
Education land-based pedagogy
A course culture camp at nēwoskan took place in March 2026. It included ceremony, plant knowledge, protocols and land-survival skills.
Health and Social Work practicums
Named FNUniv health certificates and professional Social Work pathways include practicum or field components for specific courses. This is not universal co-op.
Fall 2027 experiential availability
The structures are live. But no complete Fall 2027 FNUniv placement, internship or WIL inventory is published.
Evidence-based experiential routes
Current examples include a Winter 2026 Statistics 100 project with Okane Consultants. They also include INCA Media Labs and internships, Education land-based learning, and Health or Social Work practica. Their structure, credit and compensation differ. A complete Fall 2027 placement inventory is not yet published.
FNUniv operates a dedicated Career Centre
Current published information · Published for this period
The centre offers advising, workshops to build skills, employer connections and job opportunities. This is based on its stated community approach.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv Career Centre and WIL initiative · Verified August 16, 2026
Career services include individualized preparation
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv lists one-to-one advising, resumes and cover letters, networking, interview preparation and professional online presence support.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv career advising and application support · Verified August 16, 2026
FNUniv maintains a job and internship board
Current published information · Published for this period
The board covers on-campus jobs, internships, co-ops, part-time, full-time and Indigenous-inclusive opportunities.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv job, internship and co-op board · Verified August 16, 2026
Employer Hub postings must include compensation
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv also requires a clear role and application process. It requires an expiry date for employer submissions.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv employer and compensated-job posting rules · Verified August 16, 2026
Formal faculty co-op is U of R-owned
Current published information · Published for this period
Eligible FNUniv students enter the central U of R process through a participating faculty or major. They pay the applicable U of R work-term fee.
Applies to: All applicants
University of Regina: U of R central co-op and internship process · Verified August 16, 2026
FNUniv does not publish universal co-op admission
Current published information · Published for this period
A job-board category or Career Centre service does not make every FNUniv credential co-op-enabled. It does not guarantee an employer placement.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv job, internship and co-op board · Verified August 16, 2026
FNUniv documents a Winter 2026 Statistics WIL project
Winter 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Sixty Statistics 100 students worked with Okane Consultants. They gave presentations and analyzed a real financial dataset.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Winter 2026 Statistics course WIL project · Verified August 16, 2026
The Statistics WIL example was course-based, not a co-op term
Current published information · Published for this period
FNUniv describes class collaboration and project work. It does not describe paid employment, a work-term transcript designation or a placement promise.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Winter 2026 Statistics course WIL project · Verified August 16, 2026
INCA Media Labs support experiential journalism
Current published information · Published for this period
Students use newsroom, radio and video spaces. They use these spaces for live production, project work, mentorship and internship opportunities.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts programs · Verified August 16, 2026
Indigenous Education documents land-based pedagogy
Winter 2026 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
A March 2026 nēwoskan culture camp included ceremony and plant knowledge. It also included Saulteaux teachings, protocols and land-survival skills.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Education land-based pedagogy culture camp · Verified August 16, 2026
Health and Social Work include program-specific practica
Current published information · Published for this period
Named Indigenous Health certificates and professional Social Work routes publish practicum or field parts. These parts are governed by their credential requirements.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: Indigenous Health Studies programs and practicums · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027 FNUniv placement inventory is pending
2027 pending · Fall 2027
Current pages establish Career Centre, co-op, internship and WIL structures. But they do not publish a complete Fall 2027 inventory.
Confirm the exact program, course or co-op stream; eligibility; compensation; credit; location; employer; and application date for Fall 2027.
Applies to: All applicants
First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv Career Centre and WIL initiative · Verified August 16, 2026
Career Planning
| Experiential Learning | Check if your target program offers co-op, internships or clinical placements. It may also offer practicums, studios, field schools or research terms. |
|---|---|
| Career Services | Compare job boards, employer partnerships, resume support, interview preparation, and alumni mentoring. |
| Research Access | For graduate-school or professional-school pathways, look for undergraduate research assistant roles and lab access. |
| Outcome Questions | Ask where graduates work or study next, and whether outcomes differ by program, co-op stream, or campus. |
First Nations University of Canada applicants should treat FNUniv and the University of Regina as connected but distinct. Apply through U of R and select FNUniv for the appropriate Indigenous-centred program and campus. U of R assesses general and international admission. It issues official parchments and sets detailed tuition. It operates Regina residence and runs formal faculty co-op. FNUniv owns its programs and its four-campus learning environment. FNUniv also owns its awards, student supports, Career Centre and WIL initiatives. Fall 2027 high-school requirements and academic start dates are confirmed. Cycle-labelled deadlines, 2027–28 tuition and housing, awards and experiential availability remain pending.
First Nations University of Canada admission, U of R federation, tuition, housing, scholarships and co-op FAQs
Current answers for Fall 2027 applicants separating U of R-owned admission, parchments, tuition, Regina housing and formal co-op from FNUniv-owned programs, campuses, awards, supports and work-integrated learning.
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison. But official university pages remain the source of truth. They are the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology
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