History
More than 150 years after the launch of our founding colleges, and more than 50 years since the establishment of the University of Guelph.
Education
U of G has 29,507 undergraduate and graduate students at our campuses in Guelph, Toronto and Ridgetown, including 1,400 international students from more than 120 countries. We now have more than 173,000 alumni living in 160 countries. Our students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity across a range of disciplines -- physical and life sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences, business, agricultural and veterinary sciences.
Research
The Office of Research oversees a $146 million research enterprise across seven colleges, our regional campus at Ridgetown, 15 research stations and the University of Guelph/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Agreement. We are committed to supporting the research programs of University of Guelph faculty across all disciplines.
Career
Engage in the full range of professional activities related to career planning and development, further education options and job search strategies. This ranges from the personal importance of work, academic program fit as it relates to career options, job search strategies that fit career goals, the current and future state of work and expectations in the workplace.
University of Guelph Key Statistics & Highlights
- #546 Ranking
- 6 Courses
- 824 Academic Staff
- 22,571 Students
- 2,257 Students (int'l)
- 13,317 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Housing services
Residence living at the University of Guelph is an integral part of University life. You aren’t just coming to Guelph – you are coming to the University of Guelph! Living in residence will maximize your opportunities for growth, development and enjoyment of your University experience.Student Housing Services is committed to providing residential environments and services that promote student success. Residence living is your foundational support for your time at the University of Guelph. Our residence buildings circle the campus like a wheel - you live minutes from everywhere you need to be.
Library services
The Library & Learning Commons is a bustling, dynamic space. Our services, resources, and spaces are all designed to support student learning; support faculty research and teaching; and foster connections with the community.
ICT services
CCS provides core IT services to the greater campus community. These include internet connectivity, a campus wide integrated email and calendaring system, telephony infrastructure, software distribution, development of single sign-on technology, learning resources, and more.
Medical services
We improve life by meeting the health education and clinical care needs of the University of Guelph student community.Our mission is to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention and primary medical care to full-time and part-time, undergraduate and graduate students and their families, as well as visitors to the campus.
Campus life
Known for its beautiful, safe campuses and welcoming, supportive culture, U of G blends historical and modern architecture with cutting-edge technology.Our living and learning environments encourage exploration and the interdisciplinary sharing of new ideas, critical for meeting challenges posed by our more complex and interconnected world.
Sports facilities
The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of six different departments that provide essential programs and services for students at the University.
The University offers:
- Varsity Athletics
- Fitness / Wellness
Student clubs
- Central Students Association.
- Central Veterinary Student Association.
- College of Arts Student Union.
- College of Biological Science Student Council.
- Lang Students' Association (LANG-SA)
- College of Physical and Engineering Science Student Council.
- College of Social and Applied Human Science Student Alliance.
Accreditation
The Engineers Canada (EC) began accrediting undergraduate university engineering programs in 1965. The process for accrediting an engineering program is undertaken by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), a working Board of the Engineers Canada (EC).
University of Guelph Overview
University of Guelph Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 12.9% Canada
Top 6.2% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
546
By TopUniversities
Dropped 42 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 456 | 504 | 546 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
559
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 3 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | 556 | 559 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
University of Guelph Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Canada Country
Guelph City
#2 Branch Campus
Canada Country
Toronto City
University of Guelph Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 64 reviews
- 5 Star 27 Reviews
- 4 Star 28 Reviews
- 3 Star 8 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.0
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
Such a great school and amazing staff
The school is great, the staff are amazing, I love the environment and how friendly everyone is, they are willing to help and guide you through any challenge you might be facing, schooling here has been a great decision.
Program Variety
I generally was able to have a positive experience! I think while I found it was a little tough to narrow down my focus to something I really wanted to study (something I'm still finding difficult even as a post-grad!), the specialization paths that students could pick from came with a lot of variety, which I appreciated. First and second year courses also came with the freedom to choose a wider variety of electives and non-program-specific courses in general. Professors were knowledgeable, and because classes weren't in giant lecture halls with hundreds of students, it made the classroom experience generally much more relaxed. Overall, a positive experience.
Review on B.Tox at the University of Guelph
What I love about this university is their strive to support students in their academic career. This branches from an entire library quarter dedicated to aid in STEM subjects, several learning and mental health resources, and genuine hands-on learning opportunities. Campus life is lively, but a lack of diversity is noted. Professors are typically really great and very open to providing help to students for them to succeed. The university has had times where they lacked organization (ex, not closing the university in time for an extreme winter storm when the entire province had shut down). Good if you want to pursue business, agriculture, or the arts
Studied here? Share your experience
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
-
Overall SatisfactionHow would you rate your overall study experience?
-
Student Teacher InteractionHow helpful were your teachers?
-
Quality of Student LifeHow was your everyday life?
Improve page content