Get Future Ready.
30,000+ students from 140+ countries
3 campuses
75+ undergraduate programs in:
• Agriculture
• Arts & Humanities
• Commerce (Business)
• Computing
• Engineering
• Environment
• Justice & Legal Studies
• Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine
Located an hour outside Toronto, in one of Canada’s safest cities, you’ll find a stunning, picturesque campus where learning and discovery thrive.
Our hands-on, collaborative approach will prepare you for whatever the future brings, so you can find success in your education, career, and life.
Choose the University of Guelph and get Future Ready.
Top 5
UNIVERSITY IN CANADA (MACLEAN’S COMPREHENSIVE RANKINGS, 2024)
#1
IN CANADA FOR VETERINARY SCIENCE (QS, 2024)
#1
IN CANADA FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (SHANGHAI RANKING , 2023)
#1
IN CANADA FOR FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (U.S. NEWS, 2024)
#1 FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION (MACLEAN’S, 2020)
#1 IN TOTAL RESEARCH DOLLARS (MACLEAN’S, 2024)
Top 6% IN THE WORLD FOR BUSINESS PROGRAMS (AACSB ACCREDITED)
TOP 10% OF THE WORLD’S MOST SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITIES (THE, 2024)
Explore our rankings: uoguel.ph/rankings
Earn $100,000+ while you study.
MEET TOYGAR
Toygar earned more than $100,000 while completing his studies.
Today, he is pursuing his dream at Porsche Cars Canada as a Corporate Business Development Specialist.
See how Toygar did it at uoguel.ph/ financetips
SCHOLARSHIPS
U of G offers merit-based and need-based scholarships. In 2023-24, 7,075 students received $21.5 million in awards, including $10.7 million in need-based awards. Find more scholarship details on page 18.
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
Over 4,000 job opportunities are available on campus for students, including our workstudy program for students with financial need.
It is common for students to work 5-10 hours per week (or more) while completing their studies.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
Apply for an International Student Undergraduate Research Assistantship to complete 16 weeks of paid research experience, earning upwards of $9,640.
PAID CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE
Enrol in a co-op program to complete paid work terms in your field. We offer career fairs, networking events, and career coaching to help you find employment.
5,000+ STUDENTS in co-op across 67 programs.
4,200 EMPLOYERS for co-op placements in over 30 countries.
UP TO $80,000 in total earnings during your paid work terms.
SAMPLE CO-OP WORK SEQUENCE
Computer Science:
*Amounts listed on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Your dream job is waiting.
ABHINAV CHATTERJEE
Country: India
Program: Water Resources Engineering; Class of 2021
Current Employment: Development Associate, Minto Group
There are 4 jobs for every 1 graduate in food and agriculture 1 in 4 hospitality graduates now work in a role of director or higher > > >
• NASA 92% of graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation
We are committed to ensuring you are career-ready.
Our graduates work at:
• Health Canada
• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Nestle
• Royal Bank of Canada
JENN LEW
Country: Malaysia
Program: Microbiology, Co-op; Class of 2020
Current Employment: Food Safety Advisor, Government of Ontario
START A BUSINESS
TEVON PIERRE
Country: Grenada
Program: Arts and Sciences (Chemistry + Entrepreneurship); Class of 2023
Current Employment: Business Development Executive, Flint Learning Solutions
Bring your ideas to life! Attend workshops, receive funding, and access mentors from the John F. Wood Centre, open to students in every program.
• 175+ companies launched through the Hub Incubator.
• 250+ student entrepreneurs supported with funding, office space, and mentorship.
• Innovative MakerSpace that provides the technology, equipment, and resources to support student innovation.
LEARN IN THE BEST FACILITIES
As a research-intensive university, you can gain handson experience in state-of-theart facilities, including the:
• Centre for Biodiversity Genomics
• Hagen Aqualab
• Human Anatomy Lab
• Honey Bee Research Centre
• Guelph Food Innovation Centre
• Centre for Advancing Responsible & Ethical Artificial Intelligence
• Institute for Sustainable Commerce
ATTEND GRADUATE SCHOOL
International undergraduate students are eligible for a scholarship of up to $20,000 CAD if they stay to pursue a graduate degree at U of G.
A city designed for you.
Ranked among the best cities for students in Canada, Guelph offers the perfect blend of small-town community with big-city opportunity.
153,000 people call Guelph home
Top 3 safest cities in Canada (Rentola, 2023)
Top 10 places to live in Canada (Resonance Consultancy, 2022)
Photos provided by the City of Guelph
SPRING
Mid-March to May
10° to 20°C (some rain)
SUMMER
June to August
20° to 30°C (humid)
FALL
September to November
7° to 20°C
WINTER
December to Mid-March
-15° to 2°C (snow, sunny)
GUELPH
Your home away from home.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The University of Guelph campuses reside within the lands of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum. We recognize that the Anishinaabe, Hodinohso:ni, Lūnaapéewak and HuronWendat peoples have inhabited these lands for centuries and we respect their enduring relationships with these lands. We are committed to working towards decolonization and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and enhancing the engagement of and supports for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students.
Learn more about our Indigenous initiatives: indigenous.uoguelph.ca.
Explore our interactive campus map! Visit uoguel.ph/campusmap. >
It takes just 10 minutes to walk across campus!
SUMMERLEE SCIENCE COMPLEX
EXECUTIVE CHEF VIJAY
DINING HALL ENGINEERING LAB
Photo by Richelle Forsey
ARBORETUM
MACDONALD HALL
ALUMNI STADIUM
LIBRARY
Guaranteed housing.
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International undergraduate students are guaranteed university housing for the duration of their academic endeavours at U of G.
First-year Canadian citizens and permanent residents applying from outside of Canada are guaranteed residence for their first year of studies.
To be eligible, you must accept your offer to the University of Guelph, apply to residence, and pay the $750 CAD residence deposit by June 2, 2025.
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RESIDENCE DETAILS
All residences are 5 minutes from the heart of campus and include:
• 24-hour assistance
• Free laundry and Wi-Fi
• Study spaces
• Support staff for programming and events
• Furnishings
Choose between traditional, apartment, and townhousestyle living. Learn more and apply at housing.uoguelph.ca
OUR FOOD
We’ve been voted as having the best campus food of any Canadian campus (Maclean’s). Our secret? We make it all ourselves.
We have a strong commitment to serving food that’s good for you and the planet too.
Learn more at: hospitality.uoguelph.ca
#1 for campus food.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
Halal? Kosher? Vegan? No problem! Our meal plan has food to match every dietary restriction or preference.
BIBIMBAP
SUSHI BOWL
CHICKEN SHAWARMA FRIES
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN SANDWICH NABEYAKI UDON
MISHA KAPOOR
Country: United Arab Emirates
Year: Second
Program: Accounting, minor in Human Resources
Support at every step.
From application to graduation, we offer personalized international student support every step of the way. >
INTERNATIONAL
RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION
Helping you discover the University of Guelph and apply with ease.
START INTERNATIONAL
An orientation conference exclusively for international students with information sessions and social events.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISORS
Support with study and work permits, homesickness, housing, part-time jobs, academic transition, and more throughout your degree.
WELLNESS SUPPORT
24/7 free mental health support with your culture and preferred language in mind.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER ADVISING
Meet with advisors during your studies and for up to one year after graduation for free career counselling services.
GLOBAL PRE-ARRIVAL SUPPORT (GPS)
Advising with webinars and appointments related to immigration, study permits and provincial attestation letters, housing, course registration, work eligibility, health insurance, financial planning, work permits, and more.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Cultural and community-based events to help you make friends and establish your home in Canada.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Our Experiential Learning Hub offers support with co-op, part-time jobs, and volunteer opportunities to gain relevant experience in your field of study.
INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI
Join a global network of 200,000+ students and stay connected with U of G.
At Guelph, you’re a Gryphon!
The Gryphon is more than our mascot, it’s a symbol of our community. Gryphons take care of each other, model integrity, and aspire to create a positive global impact.
Our commitment to balancing academics with thriving student life has earned us a ranking of #1 in Canada for student satisfaction. (Maclean’s, 2020)
Learn more at uoguelph.ca/ studentexperience.
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37 VARSITY TEAMS
PREMIUM FACILITIES
• Fitness centre
• Indoor track
• 8,500 seat stadium
• Olympic-size swimming pool
> FREE ACCESS to regular season home games.
CLUBS gryphlife.uoguelph.ca
• We offer over 300 student-run clubs on campus.
• Clubs span cultural and religious interests, media and performing arts, sports, academics, and community service.
• If we don’t have the club you are looking for, you can start one!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
wellness.uoguelph.ca
Student Wellness offers free support for your well-being, including counselling, health services, accessibility services for students with disabilities, and wellness education.
Tuition and scholarships.
94% of fall 2024 first year international applicants received a scholarship(s) with their offer of admission. The average scholarship amount was $8,660.
EXPENSES:
INTERNATIONAL ENTRANCE
$53,466 - $75,954 TUITION
$34,698 - $51,565
COMPULSORY FEES
$1,725 - $1,881 RESIDENCE
$7,188 - $10,492 MEAL PLAN
$5,200 - $7,360 PERSONAL EXPENSES
$2,500 TEXTBOOKS
$1,400 HEALTH INSURANCE
$756
ANNUAL COST:
SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded on a competitive basis to new students entering their first semester in the fall. No scholarship application is required, with eligible students being notified through their offer of admission.
THE DR. FRANCO J. VACCARINO PRESIDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP
uoguel.ph/intscholar
$42,500 >
$9,500 $4,000 $21,500
$8,500 $4,000 $20,500
$7,500 $4,000 $19,500
$6,500 $4,000 $18,500
$5,500 N/A $5,500
*As calculated by Admission Services, based on Ontario curriculum equivalency.
** Visit uoguel.ph/renewalcriteria for annual renewal criteria and more details.
IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
In-course scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence and outstanding achievements of current students. Bursaries are intended to assist in unexpected financial situations or emergencies.
In 2023, U of G awarded more than $6.9 million in upper-year scholarships.
Awarded to a top international student who is entering with academic excellence and who has made significant contributions to their school and community. Apply by January 27, 2025.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
Admitted international feepaying students transferring to an undergraduate degree program are guaranteed a onetime $10,000 scholarship. No scholarship application is required.
Find additional scholarships, eligibility conditions and ways to fund your education at uoguel.ph/intlfunding.
Important dates.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Applications open for fall 2025 admission.
JANUARY 15, 2025
Early admission application deadline.
JANUARY 27, 2025
$42,500 CAD Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship application deadline.
MARCH 1, 2025
Fall 2025 application deadline.*
JUNE 2, 2025
Deadline to accept your offer and apply for guaranteed housing.
JUNE 15, 2025
Deadline to pay the $2,000 CAD international tuition deposit.
AUGUST 8, 2025
Deadline to meet offer conditions, including English proficiency.
U of G’s DLI # is O19305391192. Visit uoguel.ph/impdate for a complete list of deadlines.
STUDY PERMITS AND IMMIGRATION
International students may need a study permit and provincial attestation letter to study at the University of Guelph. This process is completed after accepting your offer of admission. Refer to canada.gc.ca and uoguel.ph/pal for more information.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Proof of English proficiency is required if your primary or first language is not English and you have had less than 4 years of full-time secondary or post-secondary school study, demonstrating satisfactory academic progress in an English-language school system.
TEST MINIMUM SCORE
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
6.5 overall 6.0 in each band
Duolingo English Test 110
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
89 overall 21 in each section
The University of Guelph Insititution Code is 0892.
Visit uoguel.ph/engprof for a complete list of accepted tests and more information.
PROGRAM MAJORS REQUIRED
Bachelor of Applied Science
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/basc
Bachelor of Arts
8 Semesters (Honours Degree)
6 Semesters (General Degree) uoguel.ph/ba
• Applied Human Nutrition English; Math; Biology; Chemistry
• Child Studies
• Family Studies and Human Development
• Anthropology l
• Classical and Modern Cultures
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice and Public Policy l
• Culture and Technology Studies l
• English
• Environmental Governance l
• Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics l
• French Studies
• Geography l
• Economics l
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bas
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bbrm
Bachelor of Commerce (Business)
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bcomm
Bachelor of Computing
8 Semesters (Honours Degree)
6 Semesters (General Degree) uoguel.ph/bcomp
English; Math; 1 course from: Biology or Chemistry
• History l
• International Development Studies l
• Justice and Legal Studies l
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science l
• Psychology l
• Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
• Sociology
• Studio Art
• Theatre Studies English
• Mathematical Economics l English; Advanced Mathl
English; Advanced Mathl; 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; 1 Arts or Social Studies
• Environmental Management l English; Biology
• Equine Management l English; Math; Biology; Chemistry
• Accounting l
• Food and Agricultural Business l
• Government, Economics and Management l
• Hospitality and Tourism Management l
• Management l
• Computer Science l
• Management Economics and Finance l
• Marketing Management l
• Real Estate l
• Sport and Event Management l
• Undeclared (first-year only) English; Advanced Mathl
• Software Engineering l English; Calculus
PROGRAM MAJORS REQUIRED COURSES
Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bcahw
Bachelor of Engineering
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/beng
• Music
• Studio Art
• Theatre Studies
•Biological Engineering l
•Biomedical Engineering l
•Computer Engineering l
•Engineering Systems and Computing l
•Environmental Engineering l
•Mechanical Engineering l
•Mechatronics Engineering l
•Water Resources Engineering l
Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice l
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/biesp
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bla
Bachelor of Mathematics
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bmath
Bachelor of One Health l
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/boh
• Mathematical Science
Bachelor of Science
8 Semesters (Honours Degree)
6 Semesters (General Degree) uoguel.ph/bsc
Biological Sciences:
• Animal Biology
• Biochemistry l
• Biological Science
• Bio-Medical Science
• Biomedical Toxicology l
• Food Science l
• Human Kinetics
• Marine and Freshwater Biology l
Physical Sciences:
• Microbiology l
• Molecular Biology and Genetics l
• Neuroscience l
• Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences l
• Plant Science l
• Wildlife Biology and Conservation l
• Zoology
• Biological and Medical Physics l
• Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry l
• Chemistry l
• Physics l
• Physical Science
English
English; Calculus; Chemistry; Physics
English; Advanced Mathl; Biology; Chemistry
English
Background Information Form (BIF): uoguel.ph/ blabif
English; Calculus
English; Advanced Mathl; 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; 1 Arts or Social Studies
English; Advanced Mathl; 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
English; Calculus; 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
PROGRAM MAJORS REQUIRED COURSES
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture*
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bscag
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences*
8 Semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bscenv
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
8 Semesters uoguel.ph/dvm
Associate Diplomas
4 Semesters uoguel.ph/diplomas
• Animal Science l
• Crop Science l
• Honours Agriculture l
• Horticulture l
• Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science l
• Ecology l
• Environment and Resource Management l
• Environmental Economics and Policy l
• Environmental Sciences l
English; Advanced Mathl; 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
English; Advanced Mathl; 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
No direct admission from secondary school. A minimum of two years of a university undergraduate degree program is required for admission consideration.
Application information can be found at: uoguel.ph/applydvm. US applicants can also apply using VMCAS.
• Agriculture (Ridgetown) l
• Environmental Technician (Ridgetown) l
• Equine Care and Management (Ridgetown) l
• Horticulture (Ridgetown) l
• Turfgrass Management (Guelph)
• Veterinary Technology (Ridgetown)
Veterinary Technology: Math; English; Biology; Chemistry
All other Associate Diplomas: Secondary School Diploma Turfgrass Management: Background Information Form (BIF) Required: uoguel.ph/dtmbif
lAdvanced Math is one of Pre-Calculus, Functions, (I)GCSE, CSEC, IB Math (only SL/HL Analysis & Approaches, HL Applications & Interpretations) or other equivalent Math containing Advanced Functions, Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry, approved by Admission Services.
lOffered as regular and co-op programs. For programs with an undeclared option, we recommend you apply directly to a co-op major.
*For BSc. Agriculture and BSc. Environmental Sciences, first year is common; students will select a major in second year.
ADVANCED STANDING
U of G will grant university-level credit for eligible Advanced Placement (AP), Higher Level International Baccalaureate (IB), Unit 2 CAPE, and GCE Advanced Level courses. Official results must be sent to Admission Services to confirm that final grades meet our minimum requirements.
For more information, visit uoguel.ph/advancedstanding
CURRICULUM
IB
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO BE CONSIDERED*
IB Diploma with 6 subjects: 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level, with a minimum of 28 (including TOK/EE).
British / GCE 5 subjects including 2 A Levels or 4 AS Levels and 3 O Levels with minimum grade of “B” or 6 in each course.
Indian Verified Class 10 results and predicted Class 12 results with a minimum average of 75%.
American Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
WAEC
Please
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam results. Minimum B3 on predicted grades and a scratch card for confirmation required for finals.
*Including required courses for program and major
FIND MORE ONLINE
Visit uoguel.ph/intreqs for all admission information by program, country, and curriculum.
Get started today.
Apply to the University of Guelph!
1.Submit your application
2.Upload your documents
3.Accept your offer
Find all application details at uoguel.ph/intapply
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Learn more at uoguelph.ca/ ridgetown.
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