University of Regina

The University of Regina is a public comprehensive university located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Its primary functions are to deliver undergraduate and graduate education, to conduct research across a range of disciplines, and to provide community service and outreach. The institution’s mission centres on teaching, scholarly activity, and contributing to the social and economic development of the region.

As a higher‑education provider, the university serves students from within Saskatchewan, other Canadian provinces, and abroad, offering a variety of credential programs. It operates under the mandate of the provincial government and receives public funding to support its academic and research activities.

The University of Regina distinguishes itself through an emphasis on experiential learning opportunities, such as cooperative education and community‑based projects, which aim to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. It also maintains a commitment to Indigenous engagement, incorporating Indigenous perspectives into curricula and support services. These attributes reflect its positioning as a responsive, student‑focused institution within the Canadian post‑secondary sector.

Structurally, the university is a standalone public entity with no reported parent or subsidiary organisations. In June 2016, it initiated an investigation after a privacy breach involving unauthorized access to three personal computers across different faculties; the compromised systems held names, student and employee numbers, and social insurance numbers, although officials stated there was no evidence the data had been accessed, disseminated, or disclosed. This incident prompted a review of security practices to better safeguard personal information held by the institution.