About University of Guelph

College Info

The University of Guelph, which was founded in 1964, is a mid-sized comprehensive university that provides a wide range of academic options, including more than 85 majors, giving students a lot of flexibility. More than 1,400 international students from more than 100 nations are welcomed at U of G. It is one of the top ten places in Canada to live in Guelph, Ontario, which is around an hour's drive from Toronto. The university's 1,017-acre main campus is home to a research park and an Arboretum teeming with wildlife.

It is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities and Guelph's largest employer, with more than $80 million in research funding each year. In order to ensure that graduates have the knowledge and experience necessary to thrive in their future employment, the university places a strong focus on experiential learning through initiatives like co-op internships and field courses. Additionally, the University of Georgia offers merit-based international scholarships worth between $17,500 and $20,500 over four years.

The Ontario Agricultural College, MacDonald Institute, and Ontario Veterinary College merged to become the University of Guelph (U of G), which was founded in the early 1960s. It is renowned for its lovely and secure campuses, which are enhanced by a warm and encouraging culture, as seen by its top-ranked status among Canadian universities for student happiness. A public research institution, U of G is renowned for its cutting-edge technologies and historical and contemporary architecture. The University of Guelph values student engagement, which is essential to learning and research and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The university gives Guelph alumni the tools and abilities to make a difference in the world and prepares them for their future jobs by emphasising experiential learning such as a co-op.

29,507 students make up the university's whole enrollment. According to the records, the university opted to expand its campus and build more faculty buildings as a result of the enrollments' rapid growth. The university's main library is home to tens of thousands of volumes, periodicals, magazines, and research papers. Additionally, the university offers a few joint graduate programmes in history, biology, chemistry, and public policy.

Alan Armitage, a well-known author, Laura Bertram, an actress, Mark Bourrie, a journalist and lawyer, Chris Banks, a poet, Karen Beauchemin, a research scientist, Tim Bray, and Elizabeth Yake are just a few of the university's prominent alumni (Film producer). Along with these individuals, other notable University of Guelph graduates include John Wise (Politician), Edgar Archibald (Agricultural Scientist), Roberta Bondar (Canada's first female astronaut), Jackie Perez (Television Personality), Alissa York (Novelist), Liz Sandals (Politician), Rupan Bal (Famous You Tuber), and Kathleen Daisy Miller (Popular Short-Story Writer).

University of Guelph Rankings

• #401-500 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
• #551-600 World University Ranking - QS 2022
• #501-600 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
• #483 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022

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.

University of Guelph Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Engineering (13 Courses)	1 Year - 5 Year	CAD 19524 - CAD 29175
Science (13 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 18428 - CAD 22090
Arts (10 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 19524 - CAD 22090
Law (1 Courses)	4 year	CAD 22090
Information Technology (IT) (3 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	CAD 19502 - CAD 22090
Management (4 Courses)	1 Year - 4 Year	CAD 18429 - CAD 23108

University of Guelph International Admissions

International students can apply to the University of Guelph. High school and postsecondary applicants are eligible to apply for the Fall entry point, which opens in September. International transfer students can apply if they have already attended a college or university and will get more than 2.00 credits upon entrance.

Application Portal: Applications can be submitted online. Through the Common Application, students can apply. or at International students online application form 
Application fee: UG: 90 CAD | PG:110 CAD | MBA , MA Leadership: 150 CAD

Basic Application Requirements: 

• Completion of a Class 12 State Board Certificate with a strong First Division grade in the specified academic track.
• Results of the official 10th standard board together with the anticipated class 12 results
• Official test scores

Supplementary documentation for specific programs:

• Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management ( Applicants of Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management program).
• DVM Background Information Form (applicants to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program).
• BLA Background Information Form (applicants to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program).
• Applied Science Personal Letter (Applicants of Bachelor of Applied Science).
• Personal Support Letter (Transfer applicants).

University of Guelph English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Test	Minimum Required Score
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL iBT	89
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)	70
Duolingo	110
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency	176

 

University of Guelph Higlight

Year of establishment	1964
Total International Students	1200
Size of Campus in acres	1223
UG/PG Course Ratio	1.33
Faculty/Student Ratio	13
Endowments Value	Canadian Dollar 413 million
No.of Campuses	1
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense	13060 CAD

University of Guelph Cost of Attendance

Below is a list of the University of Guelph's estimated annual tuition costs. These figures exclude travel expenses for international students who plan to return home while they are studying, as well as the price of buying and maintaining computer gear or software.

University of Guelph Cost of Living

Anticipated Expenses	Minimum	Maximum
Room & Board	$18,000	$24,140
Transportation	$500	$3,000
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,441
Personal Expense	$6,093	$7,162
Sub-total	$25,593	$35,743

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