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University of Guelph-Humber

About University of Guelph-Humber

The University of Guelph and Humber College collaborated to form the university in 2000. According to the institution's official website, its goal is to "generate a well-prepared university graduate." It is situated on the North Campus of Humber College, which is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Etobicoke neighbourhood.

Why University of Guelph?

  • Ranked 14th out of Canada's top 50 research universities.
  • The university was ranked fifth nationwide for social sciences and humanities by Higher Education Strategy Associates.
  • According to Maclean's magazine, this institution is Canada's fourth-best comprehensive university.
  • Highly skilled and knowledgeable faculty.
  • Programmes with a focus on industry.

Why Humber College?

  • More than 29,000 full-time students attend Humber, including 3,800 from outside Canada and more than 100 other nations.
  • More than 180 full-time programmes are available in more than 40 different fields of study.
  • Workplacement, internship, or cooperative education are all included in 90% of Humber programmes.
  • More than a thousand awards and scholarships are available.
  • More than any other Ontario College, Humber receives more than 65,000 programme applications each year.

niversity of Guelph Humber Rankings

According to the top ranking organisations, the University of Guelph Humber has the following top rankings:

  • Ranked at #19 in Best Global Universities in Canada by The US News in 2021.
  • Ranked at #483 in Best Global Universities by The US News in 2021.
  • Times Higher Education featured University of Guelph Humber among top 501 - 600 universities of the world in 2021.
  • QS Ranking ranked the university among top 20 universities in Canada.
  • Rabbed at #1 in Canada for Agricultural Sciences by The US News.
  • Ranked #1 in Canada for overall student satisfaction in 2020.

University of Guelph Humber Programs

Only 39 electives are available at the University of Guelph-Humber, along with undergraduate degrees. All of the programmes can be completed in four years and include a diploma. The university's programmes and associated tuition costs are listed below:

Program Requirement Annual Fee in CAD
Business Senior level English and Mathematics 31,639
Early Childhood Studies Senior level English 27,532
Community Social Services Senior level English 27,532
Justice Studies Senior level English 27,532
Kinesiology Senior level English, Maths and any two from biology, chemistry or physics 27,532
Media and Communication Studies Senior level English 27,532
Psychology Senior level English 27,532

University of Guelph-Humber English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

If English is not their mother tongue and the candidate has studied it for fewer than four years in an English language school, all overseas applicants must present proof of their English language ability (minimum high school level). The following table lists the minimal requirements for various test scores:

Test Minimum score
TOEFL iBT 89
IELTS 6.5
CAEL 70
MELAB 85
PTE 60
Duolingo English test 110

University of Guelph Humber Highlights

Established 2002
Type of College Public
Campus Single
Attendance Full-time, Part - time, Online
Academic calendar Semester - wise
English Language Tests IELTS, TOEFL, CAEL, PET, MELAB
Student Faculty Ratio 28.4:1
4-year Graduation Rate 79%
Acceptance Rate 70% - 74.9%
Total Students Enrollment 22,384
Undergraduate Students 4,232
International Students Enrollment 2,045
Total Faculty 789
Campus Area 40 Hectares
Official Website https://www.guelphhumber.ca/

University of Guelph Humber Cost of Attendance

The total cost of attendance for students in 2021/22 are given below:-

Expenditure Item Amount (CAD per semester)
Information Technology 111.49
Athletics and Recreation 75.54
Health and Counselling 17.60
IGNITE 62.5
Academic Support 20.88
Students ID Cards 3.65
Students Buildings 58
Alumni 3.75

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal

University of Guelph-Humber Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 28,710

Postgraduate

$ 28,710

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 9,500

Campus accommodation

$ 7,000

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.