The University of Guelph is like no other university in Canada. Research-intensive and learner-centred, our campuses span urban hubs and rural communities. We are known for excellence in the arts and sciences, and for our commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (21)
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. European Studies
- M.A. French Studies
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Sociology
- M.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (18)
- M.Sc. Animal Biosciences
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Biophysics
- MBIOT Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Clinical Studies
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.Sc. Integrative Biology
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Pathobiology
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Plant Agriculture
- M.Sc. Toxicology
Medicine & Health (14)
- M.Sc. Applied Human Nutrition
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Clinical Studies
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.A. One Health
- M.Sc. Pathobiology
- M.Sc. Population Medicine
- MPH Public Health
- M.Sc. Toxicology
Business & Management (8)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Leadership
- M.A. Management
- M.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Integrative Biology
- M.Sc. Toxicology
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.Sc. Population Medicine
- M.A. Sociology
Humanities (7)
- MCL Creative Writing
- M.A. English
- M.A. French Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A. Philosophy
- MFA Studio Art
Engineering & Technology (6)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Eng. Engineering
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry (5)
- M.Sc. Animal Biosciences
- M.Sc. Plant Agriculture
- M.Sc. Population Medicine
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- MFA Studio Art
- M.A. Theatre Studies
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Geography
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality
Law (1)
About
History
More than 150 years after the launch of our founding colleges, and more than 50 years since the establishment of the University of Guelph.
Education
U of G has 29,507 undergraduate and graduate students at our campuses in Guelph, Toronto and Ridgetown, including 1,400 international students from more than 120 countries. We now have more than 173,000 alumni living in 160 countries. Our students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity across a range of disciplines -- physical and life sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences, business, agricultural and veterinary sciences.
Research
The Office of Research oversees a $146 million research enterprise across seven colleges, our regional campus at Ridgetown, 15 research stations and the University of Guelph/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Agreement. We are committed to supporting the research programs of University of Guelph faculty across all disciplines.
Career
Engage in the full range of professional activities related to career planning and development, further education options and job search strategies. This ranges from the personal importance of work, academic program fit as it relates to career options, job search strategies that fit career goals, the current and future state of work and expectations in the workplace.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
401 -100
2020
301
2019
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
501
2021
501
2020
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
581 -10
2021
571
2020
571
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
-
2021
483 -14
2020
469
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Residence living at the University of Guelph is an integral part of University life. You aren’t just coming to Guelph – you are coming to the University of Guelph! Living in residence will maximize your opportunities for growth, development and enjoyment of your University experience.Student Housing Services is committed to providing residential environments and services that promote student success. Residence living is your foundational support for your time at the University of Guelph. Our residence buildings circle the campus like a wheel - you live minutes from everywhere you need to be.
Library services
The Library & Learning Commons is a bustling, dynamic space. Our services, resources, and spaces are all designed to support student learning; support faculty research and teaching; and foster connections with the community.
ICT services
CCS provides core IT services to the greater campus community. These include internet connectivity, a campus wide integrated email and calendaring system, telephony infrastructure, software distribution, development of single sign-on technology, learning resources, and more.
Medical services
We improve life by meeting the health education and clinical care needs of the University of Guelph student community.Our mission is to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention and primary medical care to full-time and part-time, undergraduate and graduate students and their families, as well as visitors to the campus.
Student Life
Campus life
Known for its beautiful, safe campuses and welcoming, supportive culture, U of G blends historical and modern architecture with cutting-edge technology.Our living and learning environments encourage exploration and the interdisciplinary sharing of new ideas, critical for meeting challenges posed by our more complex and interconnected world.
Sports facilities
The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of six different departments that provide essential programs and services for students at the University.
The University offers:
- Varsity Athletics
- Fitness / Wellness
Accreditation
The Engineers Canada (EC) began accrediting undergraduate university engineering programs in 1965. The process for accrediting an engineering program is undertaken by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), a working Board of the Engineers Canada (EC).
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