Institution Overview

The University of Guelph is well known for its warm and friendly campus atmosphere. For several years in a row, the University of Guelph has been ranked by international students in Ontario as the best university in the province for its learning and living environment, and support for international students. 

The campus offers many opportunities for students to become involved in their community and gain leadership experience. University of Guelph students benefit from a vast array of services that are available to assist them in achieving academic and personal success.

U of G offers more than 80 undergrad programs, more than 100 graduate and post-doctoral study programs, co-op education in a wide variety of disciplines, support for international students, continuing education for lifelong learners, diploma programs and access to a unique form of higher education at the University of Guelph-Humber.

U.S. News bases their rankings on a schools' academic research and reputation and allows students to compare universities around the world. U of G ranks:

Top 18 in Canada and Top 425 in the World

#1 in Canada and #12 in the World for Agricultural Science

#2 in Canada and #44 in the World for Plant & Animal Science

#5 in Canada and #99 in the World for the field of Environment/Ecology

Times Higher Education World University Rankings provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.

U of G has been ranked as one of the World's top 600 universities!

Key selling points

#1 in student satisfaction - Maclean's Canadian Comprehensive University Rankings 2020

1000+ experiential learning opportunities for students, including 45+ co-op programs

#1 for best university food in Canada, Maclean's survey, 2019

Short name

U of G

Institution type

University

University Ownership

Public