University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph

  • #=456 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 21,934Total Students
  • 1,059Faculty
  • 2,462Int'l Students

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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. 

About

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. 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 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

Student & Staff

Total students
21,934

12%
88%

International students
2,462

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,059

215
844

Total students
21,934

12%
88%

International students
2,462

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,059

844
215
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Guelph Campus,

50 Stone Road East , Guelph , Ontario , Canada , N1G 2W1

Ontario Agriculture College (OAC),

50 Stone Road East , Guelph , Ontario , Canada , N1G 2W1

Ridgetown Campus,

120 Main Street East , Ridgetown , Ontario , Canada , N0P 2C0

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