University of Guelph: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #297 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #130 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #19 of 101 | In Canada |
| #8 of 24 | In Ontario |
| #2 of 1,920 | For Animal Science |
| Top100 | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uoguelph.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September - December; January-April; May-August |
We've calculated the 68% acceptance rate for University of Guelph based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Guelph is a world-class research university with 61,762 scientific papers published and 1,668,646 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics, Ecology, and Physics.
University of Guelph majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 811 | 6002 |
| 1991 | 803 | 6680 |
| 1992 | 827 | 7403 |
| 1993 | 779 | 7875 |
| 1994 | 850 | 8688 |
| 1995 | 783 | 9342 |
| 1996 | 803 | 9711 |
| 1997 | 875 | 10851 |
| 1998 | 857 | 11736 |
| 1999 | 890 | 13337 |
| 2000 | 851 | 14757 |
| 2001 | 922 | 16406 |
| 2002 | 939 | 18203 |
| 2003 | 1089 | 20813 |
| 2004 | 1156 | 22664 |
| 2005 | 1331 | 26862 |
| 2006 | 1480 | 30863 |
| 2007 | 1526 | 35160 |
| 2008 | 1643 | 39590 |
| 2009 | 1712 | 45017 |
| 2010 | 1795 | 50306 |
| 2011 | 1813 | 57032 |
| 2012 | 1899 | 64542 |
| 2013 | 1998 | 70435 |
| 2014 | 2188 | 75735 |
| 2015 | 2116 | 79982 |
| 2016 | 2243 | 81787 |
| 2017 | 2387 | 87194 |
| 2018 | 2560 | 90716 |
| 2019 | 2736 | 103366 |
| 2020 | 3077 | 122458 |
| 2021 | 3377 | 155023 |
| 2022 | 2706 | 146490 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Guelph gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition (CAD) | International Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,580 - $12,000 | $28,000 - $32,000 |
| Graduate | $6,960 - $12,000 | $14,000 - $32,000 |
| Doctoral | $6,960 - $12,000 | $14,000 - $32,000 |
All tuition costs are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
The University of Guelph has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Guelph.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of Guelph alumni
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Vandana Shiva
- Occupations
- writerenvironmentalistphilosopheruniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalisation author. Based in Delhi, Shiva has written more than 20 books. She is often referred to as "Gandhi of grain" for her activism associated with the anti-GMO movement.
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Scott McGillivray
- Occupations
- television producercarpenterinterior designer
- Biography
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Scott McGillivray is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, television host, author and educator.
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Peter Watts
- Occupations
- writerscience fiction writerbiologistnovelistshort story writer
- Biography
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Peter Watts is a Canadian science fiction author. He specializes in hard science fiction. He earned a Ph.D from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1991, from the Department of Zoology and Resource Ecology. He went on to hold several academic research and teaching positions, and worked as a marine-mammal biologist. He began publishing fiction around the time he finished graduate school.
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Laura Bertram
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Laura Maureen Bertram is a Canadian actress best known for her roles as Amanda Zimm in Ready or Not and Trance Gemini in Andromeda.
University of Guelph faculties and divisions
| Centre : Advanced Analysis | Biological and Life Sciences, Physics |
|---|---|
| Centre : Agri-Technology Commercialization | Agricultural Engineering, Energy Engineering, Waste Management |
| Centre : Agricultural Renewable Energy and Sustainability | Agricultural Engineering, Energy Engineering |
| Centre : Aquaculture | Aquaculture |
| Centre : Arthritis Network Core Facility | Rheumatology |
| Centre : Bioproducts Discovery and Development | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Centre : Co-operative Wildlife Health | Wildlife |
| Centre : Couple and Family Therapy | Social Problems |
| Centre : Electrochemical Technology | Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering |
| Centre : Food Safety Network | Food Technology, Safety Engineering |
| Centre : Food Technology | Food Technology |
| Centre : Genetic Improvement of Livestock | Animal Husbandry, Genetics |
| Centre : Genomics Facility/Advanced Analysis | Genetics |
| Centre : Health and Performance | Health Sciences, Sports Medicine |
| Centre : Land and Water Stewardship | Soil Management, Water Management |
| Centre : Landscape Architecture Community Outreach | Landscape Architecture |
| Centre : Language and Literacy Research Network | Education |
| Centre : Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems | Information Technology, Mathematics |
| Centre : Nuclear Magnetic Resonance | Nuclear Physics |
| Centre : Nutrition Modelling | Nutrition |
| Centre : Organization and Management Solution | Human Resources, Psychology |
| Centre : Poultry Welfare | Meat and Poultry |
| Centre : Psychological Services | Psychology |
| Centre : Public Health and Zoonoses | Public Health |
| Centre : Rural Wastewater | Water Management |
| Centre : Study of Animal Welfare | Welfare and Protective Services |
| Centre : Urban Systems Environment Design | Environmental Engineering, Town Planning |
| Centre : Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Veterinary Science |
| Centre : Water Safety and Security | Public Health, Water Management |
| Centre : Weather Innovation | Meteorology |
| College : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Botany, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Meat and Poultry, Plant and Crop Protection, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Safety Engineering |
| College : Arts | Art History, Caribbean Studies, Classical Languages, English, European Studies, Fine Arts, French, French Studies, German, Greek (Classical), History, Italian, Latin, Latin American Studies, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| College : Biological Science | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Sports, Toxicology |
| College : Business and Economics | Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Real Estate, Tourism |
| College : Physical and Engineering Science | Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forest Biology, Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Natural Resources, Physics, Statistics |
| College : Social and Applied Human Sciences | Anthropology, Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Criminal Law, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Geography, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Problems, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Surveying and Mapping |
| College : Veterinary Science | Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medicine, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Public Health, Veterinary Science |
| Course/Programme : Graduate Studies | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Aquaculture, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Business Administration, Caribbean Studies, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, English, European Studies, Family Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, French Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Latin American Studies, Leadership, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Meat and Poultry, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Safety Engineering, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts, Writing |
| Course/Programme : Research | Agriculture, Food Science |
| Course/Programme : University of Guelph-Humber | Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Law, Media Studies, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social and Community Services |
| Group : Advanced Foods and Materials Network | Biological and Life Sciences, Ethics, Food Science, Law |
| Group : Bioconversion Network | Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Institute : Biodiversity | Molecular Biology |
| Institute : Comparative Cancer Investigation | Oncology |
| Institute : Ichthyology | Marine Biology |
| Institute : Robotics and Intelligent Systems | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics |
| Institute : Turfgrass | Horticulture |
| Laboratory : Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems | Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Automation, Robotics |
| Laboratory : Aqualab | Aquaculture, Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Toxicology |
| Laboratory : Laboratory Services | Food Technology |
| Research Division : Agricultural Trade Policy and Competitive Research Network | Agricultural Business |
| Research Division : Arboretum Gene Bank | Botany, Genetics |
| Research Division : Business Development Office | Business Administration |
| Research Division : Controlled Environment Systems | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Food Safety | Food Technology, Safety Engineering |
| Research Division : Human Nutraceutical | Dietetics |
| Research Division : International Leadership | Leadership |
| Research Division : Metals in the Human Environment | Environmental Studies |
| Research Division : Neutrino Observatory | Nuclear Engineering |
| Research Division : Pollination Initiative | Biological and Life Sciences, Ecology, Entomology |
| Research Division : Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network | Business Computing, Computer Science |
| Research Division : Transgenic Plant | Botany, Genetics |
General information
| Alternative names | U of G |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | Rerum cognoscere causas To discover the reason for things |
| Colors | black, red, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | 50 Stone Road East Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 132,000 |