30,000 students from 140+ countries
Top 5 University in Canada (Maclean's Comprehensive Rankings, 2024)
#1 for research dollars in Canada (Maclean's, 2024)
92% employment rate 6 months after graduation
75+ undergraduate programs in:
• Agriculture
• Arts & Humanities
• Commerce (Business)
• Computing
• Engineering
• Environment
• Justice & Legal Studies
• Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine
AN UNMATCHED STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Student Clubs
U of G has over 300 student-run clubs to match every interest and passion!
Student Experience
Our Coordinator, Transfer Student Programs helps transfer students navigate all things U of G. Reach out to them at start@uoguelph.ca
Athletics
Enjoy our 22,000 Sq. Ft. Fitness Centre and get FREE entry to varsity Guelph Gryphon games!
Campus Food
U of G is Canada's Food University; ranked #1 for Campus Food (Maclean's). We use local ingredients to create international flavours.
Wellness
Access accessibility services, health care, counselling, and peer-to-peer mentoring conveniently on campus.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Use the Undergraduate Awards Search to browse scholarships and awards you may be eligible to apply for based on program of study and academic level.
Visit uoguel.ph/scholarshipsearch to learn more.
International Transfer Scholarship
Admitted international fee-paying students transferring to an undergraduate degree program are guaranteed a one-time $10,000 scholarship. No scholarship application is required.
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
Over 4,000 job opportunities are available on campus for students, including:
• 450+ Work Study student positions
• 4,000+ part-time jobs on-campus
• 250+ Peer Helper positions
• 150+ Residence Life positions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I a transfer student?
You will be considered a transfer student if you have:
• Completed at least one year (two semesters) of full-time study in a diploma program; OR
• Completed a minimum of 2.0 credits (one semester) of full time study in a degree program.
Can I apply to more than one program at U of G?
You can apply to more than one program at U of G but you will only receive one offer of admission. You must list your program choices in order of preference. The highest ranked choice will be considered first. If you are not admissible to your first-choice program, you will be considered for your next program choice.
Will I receive transfer credit for courses I completed at another institution?
Transfer credits are assessed upon admission and are typically outlined in an offer of admission.
Transferring from a diploma program
The number of transfer credits you can expect will vary depending on your diploma-level studies. Normally, those that complete a two-year college diploma can receive up to 5.0 credits, and those that complete a three-year advanced diploma can receive up to 10.0 credits. Degree-level courses are considered on a course-by-course basis.
Transferring from a degree program
Degree-level courses are considered on a course-by-course basis and vary based on the degree program and specialization into which you are admitted.
