Best Global Undergraduate Universities In Canada 2025- University Of Guelph, Ontario

The University of Guelph (U of G) is one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities, also known as Canada’s Food University. U of G is considered mid-size, with nearly 30,000 students and offering a broad range of academic options – more than 85 majors within 14 degree programs – allowing students great flexibility. U of G is home to more than 1,700 international students from over 130 countries, who often commend the institution’s learning and living environments, accessible faculty, and student support services.

The University of Guelph boasts a beautiful campus of historical and modern buildings and redbrick walkways. Many first-year students choose to live in student housing and students can personalize their living experience through different residence communities. In 2024, students received $21.5 million in scholarships. Our extensive cooperative education options and various experiential learning opportunities are considered invaluable to many students.

Positioned within an hour’s drive of Toronto, Canada’s largest city and airline hub, Guelph offers the comfort of small-community living with the excitement of an international metropolis at its doorstep. It is characterized by 19^th century buildings, parks, shops, coffee houses and restaurants featuring flavours of the world, all within walking distance from the university.

In addition to the main campus, students can also pursue U of G degrees in the city of Toronto at the University of Guelph-Humber, or diploma programs at our regional campuses across the province. Established in 2002, the University of Guelph-Humber now offers seven degree programs that combine academics, applied education and workplace experiences

U of G Improves Life by focusing on the whole person to shape better citizens of the world. This concept is central to why students choose U of G. Inclusivity, global awareness, mindfulness, community, resilience; these are the qualities we nurture and celebrate from the day you arrive through your life as alumni.   

Highlights of the University of Guelph

• #1 in Canada and #5 in the world for Veterinary Sciences (QS 2002)
• #1 in Canada for Food Science and Technology (ARWU 2022)
• #1 in Canada and #3 in the world for Agriculture, Dairy and Animal Science (CWUR)
• #4 in Canada for Ecology (ARWU 2022)
• #1 in Canada for Total Research Dollars (Maclean’s Canadian Comprehensive University Rankings 2022)
• #4 in Canada for Overall Comprehensive (Maclean’s Canadian Comprehensive University Rankings 2022)
• #1 in Canada for Comprehensive University in Research Intensity (Research InfoSource 2021)
• A+ for environmental sustainability – Globe & Mail Report Card
• Straight As for lab and research equipment, academic support, and teaching and learning quality – Globe and Mail Report Card
• Work-experience and Co-op opportunities in many of our undergraduate degrees
• Excellent Food Service ranked #1 in Canada for ten years

Undergraduate Disciplines:

• Agriculture
• Arts and Humanities
• Biological and Physical Sciences
• Commerce (Business)
• Computing
• Engineering
• Environment
• Justice & Legal Studies
• Social Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine

Scholarships for International Students

94% of fall 2024 first-year international applicants received a scholarship with their offer of admission. The average scholarship amount was $8,660.

• International entrance scholarships: $5,500 - $21,500
• Dr Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship: $42,500
• International Transfer Scholarship: $10,000
• Quinn Memorial Scholarship: $2,000
• Hardy International Student Scholarship: $2,000
• Fatemeh Haghighi International Scholarship: $1,000
• Jane Wight T&T Scholarship: $1,000
• OAC 1973 International Entrance Scholarship: $1,000
• International In-Course Scholarships and Bursaries