University of Guelph

The University of Guelph is one of the most prestigious universities for higher education in Canada. As per Shiksha Popularity Rakings, University of Guelph holds the position at #422 in world and #19 in Canada. The university is regarded annually as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities by top ranking organizations.

• The University of Guelph is one of the best universities for higher education in Canada.
• Guleph University is ranked among the world's best in 15 subjects, with OVC breaking the top five and our agriculture and forestry programs ranked first in Canada.

• Yes, University of Guelph acceptance rate is 68%, which makes it competitive to get into.
• International students must meet the entire admission requirements at Guleph University.

Guelph University is popular university. It has friendly campus. This university ranked good for its living and programs. The campus offers many opportunities for students to get good job.

To take admission, students are required to meet the University of Guelph admission requirements for MSc in Computer Science given below:

• Academic requirement: 4-year Honors degree in Computer Science or a 4-year Honors degree in another discipline with a minor in Computer Science
• Minimum average: A minimum B average or 75% during the previous two years of full-time university study for an accredited university undergraduate degree
• A faculty research advisor: Students must get in touch with prospective Graduate Faculty advisors as each MSc student shall have to conduct thesis research
• English language proficiency test: IELTS (6.5) / TOEFL (89) / PTE (60) / Duolingo (120)

The University of Guelph Master of Data Science requirements are given below:

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institute with a minimum overall average of 70% (B-) in the last four semesters of study with the specific programme requirements like majors or minors or working knowledge in specific domains
• IELTS with an average of 6.5 with no individual score lower than 6 is required or equivalent
• GMAT / GRE score is not required

The famous celebrities who studied at the University of Guelph are given below:

Name

Designation

Vandana Shiva

Indian Scholar, Environmentalist Activist, Eco-feminist, etc.

Olivia Chow

Politician

Laura Bertram

Actress

Scott McGillivray

TV Host, Author, Investor, Educator, Entrepreneur

Jane Siberry

Songwriter

Peter Watts

Author

Mark Lutz

Actor

University of Guelph rich alumni network include 215,000 members from all over the world. Guelph University alumni network include famous personalities, innovators, mentors, etc.

Some of the companies where the University of Guelph works are-

• BDC
• Evergreen
• Scotiabank
• Carter’s Inc.
• PwC
• TD Bank
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• Boston Pizza
• Midland Publishing
• Farm Credit Canada
• Southern Railway of British Columbia

University of Guelph MBA placement rate is around 96%, and the graduates are employed within 2 years of graduation. Guelph University gards are highy skilled in the following-

• Leadership
• Communication
• Sales

University of Guelph MBA placement rate is 96%, and the graduates are employed within 2 years of graduation. As per data curated from the web, U of G graduates can earn as follows-

Course

Annual Fee (Investment)

Salary (ROI)

MBA

INR 10.44 L - 20.84 L

CAD 70,000

UG

INR 8.52 L - 36.59 L

CAD 60,000

A few of the general entry requirements for UofG are given below:

• UG: The applicants should have passed Class 12 with an 75% average. Do meet the course requirements as well
• PG: The applicants must have a bachelor’s for admission to a master’s degree. For a doctoral degree, a master’s degree is required and for a PG Diploma, a bachelor’s degree is required.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements: UofG accepts IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo (UG) scores

Yes, the minimum scores required in the English language tests are given below-

Tests

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/ielts/results-and-scores">IELTS </a>Academic

Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6

6.5

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/toefl/results-and-scores">TOEFL</a>

Overall score of 89 with no individual scores less than 21

89 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/pte/results-and-scores">PTE</a>

Overall score of 60 and no scores less than 60 in any component

60 overall, with a minimum of 60 in each component

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/duolingo/results-and-scores">Duolingo</a>

110

120

For the University of Guelph admissions, the applicants can apply via the direct application portal for graduate courses. For UG courses, the applicants can apply via OUAC / Common App / Direct university portal.

Check the steps to apply to Uni of Guelph admissions Foreign students mentioned below-

• Explore the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses">University of Guelph courses</a> and check the requirements
• Check English requirements and other requirements
• Fill in and submit the appropriate Application Form along with the Uni of Guelph application fee
• Login to your Admission Portal and submit the appropriate transcripts and other required documentation.
• Submit English Proficiency proof
• Submit the Student Profile Form
• At last Check your Admission Portal for required and any outstanding documents

The University of Guelph offers scholarships to its international students. The details of some of the University of Guelph scholarships are given below-

Scholarship Name

Amount Disbursed

President’s International Entrance Scholarship

CAD 2,000 - CAD 7,500

University International Scholarship

CAD 5,000/year

Dean's International Scholarship

CAD 2,500/year

Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President’s Scholarship

CAD 42,500

Quinn Memorial Scholarship

CAD 2,000

Read: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-scholarships-to-study-in-canada-articlepage-373">Top Canada Scholarships for International Students </a>

The range of the Guelph Uni tuition fee for one year is around INR 8 L – INR 33.4 L while the tuition fees for some of the courses are given below

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/ms-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MS</a> (31 courses)

INR 8 L - 26 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/mba-pgdm-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MBA/PGDM</a> (6 courses)

INR 10 L - 13 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/be-btech-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BE / BTech</a> (11 courses)

INR 19 L - 33 L

BSc (38 courses)

INR 16 L - 23 L

BA (23 courses)

INR 17 L - 23 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/bba-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BBA</a> (7 courses)

INR 17 L - 25 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/ug-diploma-bc?scrollToBipTuples">UG Diploma</a> (5 courses)

INR 8 L - 17 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/bcom-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BCom</a> (9 courses)

INR 22 L - 28 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/others-ug-bc?scrollToBipTuples">Others UG</a> (3 courses)

INR 17 L - 23 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/canada/universities/university-of-guelph/courses/barch-bc?scrollToBipTuples">B.Arch</a> (1 course)

INR 27 L

Living Expenses : For an academic year the living expenses for Uni of Guelph will be as follows:

Particulars

Expenses

Textbooks

CAD 1,400 (Around INR 84k)

Health insurance

CAD 756 (Around INR 46k)

Residence room

CAD 6,846 – CAD 9,992 (Around INR 4 L - 6.15 L)

Meal plan

CAD 4,980 – CAD 7,280 (Around INR 3.06 L - INR 4.4 L)

Personal expenses

CAD 2,500 (Around INR 1.5 L)

For international students, the MSc in Data Science is around CAD 42,000 (Around INR 26 L). The cost of living can be as follows for graduate students:

Particulars

Yearly Expenses

Off-campus housing (shared)

CAD 10,680 – CAD 25,200

Utilities

CAD 2,490

Food (Groceries)

CAD 3,070

Telephone

CAD 622

Entertainment / Recreation

CAD 2,100

Personal care

CAD 780

Clothing

CAD 1,560

Laundry

CAD 190

Parking

CAD 632 – CAD 1,280

Books and supplies

CAD 1,300

Students have a wide range of options to choose from at Guelph; however, its MS in CS, Master of Public Health, and Master of Data Science courses are relatively more popular among students. U of G is knwon for the following programs-

• Agricultural Sciences
• Food Science & Technology
• Ecology
• Microbiology
• Plant and Animal Science
• Ecology

Students are required to meet University of Guelph admission requirements to study MSc in Food Safety & Quality Assurance program.  

• This course is suitable for those with an undergraduate degree in Food Science or Microbiology and for those currently employed in food safety and quality assurance in the fields in Government regulatory work or in the food industry who desire upgrading of skills and knowledge
• For admission to this program, the applicants must meet the admission requirement of a baccalaureate in an honors programme (or the equivalent) in the relevant field of study from a recognised university or college with an average standing of at least a ‘B’ average

Applications Evaluation Criteria

The University of Guelph application for an MSc in Food Safety and Quality Assurance is evaluated as per the academic performance in a relevant field of study, a statement of interest in the programme and / or career goals, referee assessments, and work experience in appropriate and related fields.

The University of Guelph Master of Data Science programme will take 3-6 number of semesters to complete. For Fall 2026 entry, the international student tuition fee was CAD 42,000. This amount will be around INR 26 lakh. Apart from the tuition fees, students are required to pay the amount for other expenses like books & supplies, hostel & meals, personal expenses, etc.

A few of the programs studied by the University of Guelph alumni are given below-

• Genetics
• Human Nutrition
• Marketing / Marketing Management
• Plant Sciences
• Event Management
• Molecular Biology
• Psychology
• Business Administration, Marketing, and Management

The International Student Organization (ISO) is an on-campus club for international students. It aims to act as the crossroads for international students to learn about university life on campus and the resources available to them. Basically, ISO strives to provide the social and transitional support that all international students need during their time at Guelph University. ISO also hosts many different events throughout the year.

Yes, according to a world-ranking publisher, Guelph University ranks at #504 in World University Rankings 2026.

 As per another rankings, the university ranks at #401-500 position in 2026. This indicates that UofG currently ranks in the Top 500 Universities worldwide. In the rankings by Times Higher Education World University Rankings, this university succeeded in its score in all the components including research quality, research environment, and industry influence.

The University of Guelph is one of the top ranked universities for higher education in the world. Top ranking bodies worldwide ranks U of G that are listed below-

Ranking Authorities

Rank

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#422 in world and #19 in Canada

Times Higher Education 2026

#401-500 in World University Rankings

QS Rankings 2026

#504 in QS World University Rankings

US News and World Report 2026

#556 in Best Global Universities