University of Guelph : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About University of Guelph

What you seek in a university, the University of Guelph has it.

No matter where you're from, once you've enrolled at the U of G, you're a Gryphon. That means you're a part of a network of fellow Gryphons who will set you up with everything you need to be...
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What you seek in a university, the University of Guelph has it.

No matter where you're from, once you've enrolled at the U of G, you're a Gryphon. That means you're a part of a network of fellow Gryphons who will set you up with everything you need to be a success - in your degree, in your career, and in the rest of your life. Our reputation? Excellent. We're ranked as one of Canada's Top Comprehensive Universities, with top marks in Student Experience. Our academics? First rate - with professors who actually want to get to know you. Our professional connections? Unparalleled. We offer hundreds of opportunities to put your skills to practice in the field and meet the right people - that's how we ensure over 90% of our students are employed within 6 months of graduation. And our atmosphere? Like being part of a community that you make complete. So come and experience Guelph. We've been waiting for you.

More than 1,200 international students come from all over the world to study at Guelph. We continually strengthen our global reputations as a leader in innovative research and teaching excellence. We want you to become leaders of a sustainabile tomorrow, given that U of G has over 100,000 alumni in 145 countries.

We want to welcome you to one of Ontario's fastest growing, best run cities: Guelph. With a population of over 133,000, the city of Guelph is known for its environmental sustainability and volunteerism. With all the amenities of a big city, and a small-town feel, the campus and the city offer you a perfect balance of academics and community. The architecture is rich, the downtown core is vibrant, the legacy and cultural diversity is strong, and the community and campus are interconnected. Guelph is:

Rated one of the 10 best places to live in Canada.
Located in the heart of the Innovation Corridor that stretches from Toronto to Waterloo Region.
Called the City of Music, it's recognized for its indie music scene, and home to the renowned Hillside Festival and the Guelph Jazz Festival.
A one-hour drive from Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

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About University of Guelph

What you seek in a university, the University of Guelph has it.

No matter where you're from, once you've enrolled at the U of G, you're a Gryphon. That means you're a part of a network of fellow Gryphons who will set you up with everything you need to be...
Read more

What you seek in a university, the University of Guelph has it.

No matter where you're from, once you've enrolled at the U of G, you're a Gryphon. That means you're a part of a network of fellow Gryphons who will set you up with everything you need to be a success - in your degree, in your career, and in the rest of your life. Our reputation? Excellent. We're ranked as one of Canada's Top Comprehensive Universities, with top marks in Student Experience. Our academics? First rate - with professors who actually want to get to know you. Our professional connections? Unparalleled. We offer hundreds of opportunities to put your skills to practice in the field and meet the right people - that's how we ensure over 90% of our students are employed within 6 months of graduation. And our atmosphere? Like being part of a community that you make complete. So come and experience Guelph. We've been waiting for you.

More than 1,200 international students come from all over the world to study at Guelph. We continually strengthen our global reputations as a leader in innovative research and teaching excellence. We want you to become leaders of a sustainabile tomorrow, given that U of G has over 100,000 alumni in 145 countries.

We want to welcome you to one of Ontario's fastest growing, best run cities: Guelph. With a population of over 133,000, the city of Guelph is known for its environmental sustainability and volunteerism. With all the amenities of a big city, and a small-town feel, the campus and the city offer you a perfect balance of academics and community. The architecture is rich, the downtown core is vibrant, the legacy and cultural diversity is strong, and the community and campus are interconnected. Guelph is:

Rated one of the 10 best places to live in Canada.
Located in the heart of the Innovation Corridor that stretches from Toronto to Waterloo Region.
Called the City of Music, it's recognized for its indie music scene, and home to the renowned Hillside Festival and the Guelph Jazz Festival.
A one-hour drive from Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

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University information

Total students

21,934

UG students

88%

PG students

12%

International students

2,462

UG students

65%

PG students

35%

Total faculty staff

1,059

Domestic staff

80%

Int'l staff

20%

Rankings & Ratings

University of Guelph is one of the top public universities in Guelph, Canada. It is ranked #=456 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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Data

2012
#401- 450
2014
#461-470
2015
#431-440
2016
#471-480
2017
#501-550
2018
#491-500
2019
#581-590
2020
#571-580
2021
#571-580
2022
#581-590
2023
#591-600
2024
#=486
2025
#=456

Ranking criteria

Overall

26.3

Academic Reputation

12.8

Citations per Faculty

50.1

Employment Outcomes

11.2

Employer Reputation

12.8

Faculty Student Ratio

5

International Faculty Ratio

46.4

International Research Network

65.2

International Student Ratio

14.3

Sustainability

82.9

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Campus locations

Guelph Campus Campus

50 Stone Road East

Guelph, Ontario

Guelph

CA

N1G 2W1

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Available programmes

Bachelor(6) UG(6)

Art History

BA in English

BA in European Studies

BA in French Studies

BA in Geography

BA in History

BA in Philosophy

BA in Studio Art

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Classical Studies

Music

Spanish and Hispanic Studies

Theatre Studies

Accounting

Management

Marketing Management

Public Management

Real Estate & Housing

BSc in Computer Science

Biological Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Criminal Justice and Public Policy

Engineering Systems and Computing

Environmental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering

Water Resources Engineeringengi

Animal Biology

Animal Science

Anthropology

Applied Human Nutrition

BSc in Neuroscience

Bio-Medical Science

Biological Science

Biomedical Toxicology

Food Industry Management

Food and Agricultural Business

Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Human Kinetics

Microbiology

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences

Plant Science

Psychology

Wildlife Biology and Conservation

Zoology

BSc in Environmental Sciences

BSc in Food Science

BSc in Physics

Biochemistry

Biological and Medical Physics

Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Chemical Physics

Chemistry

Crop, Horticulture and Turfgrass Sciences

Ecology

Environment and Resource Management

Environmental Biology

Environmental Economics & Policy

Environmental Geomatics

Environmental Governance

Environmental Management

Equine Management