University of Guelph

The University of Guelph is one of Canada's leading comprehensive research-intensive universities and is also recognized as the country's most renowned food university. It is consistently considered a top choice for studying in Canada. 

The university has partnered with Humber College in Toronto to establish the joint Guelph-Humber University, offering students a unique blend of theoretical and applied learning, enabling them to earn academic degrees while also generating a reasonable income. Another campus, known as the Ridgetown Campus, is located in southwestern Ontario and excels in fields such as applied agriculture, animal sciences, and environmental sciences.

Over 30,000 students are enrolled at the University of Guelph in Ontario, including 1,500 international students from 120 countries, forming the university's international community. Additionally, 173,000 students have graduated from this university and are serving global communities.

More than 800 faculty members work to enhance the university's academic standards, with over 3,000 full-time and part-time staff employed. The primary goal of those at this university, whether they are studying, researching, working, or teaching, is to improve the quality of individual and social life.

Tuition Fees at the University of Guelph

The annual tuition fees for full-time international students in undergraduate programs at the University of Guelph range from approximately CAD 31,000 to CAD 47,000. For graduate programs, international students pay fixed tuition fees ranging from CAD 6,600 to CAD 14,000.

Here are some examples of the annual tuition fees for various programs:

Arts and Applied Science programs: CAD 32,595

Bio-resource Management programs: CAD 32,649

Business-related programs: CAD 38,370

Computer Science programs: CAD 37,424

Engineering programs: CAD 46,265

Architecture-related programs: CAD 41,554

Agriculture-related programs: CAD 32,649

The annual cost of accommodation in the University of Guelph's dormitories varies between CAD 5,700 and CAD 8,300, depending on the type of room and location of the dormitory.

In addition to the above costs, students intending to study in Canada and at the University of Guelph should also budget for expenses such as food, transportation, textbooks, and health insurance. Overall, including tuition and accommodation fees, an international student needs approximately CAD 40,000 to CAD 55,000 annually to live and study in Canada.

University of Guelph Rankings

According to the latest QS World University Rankings, the University of Guelph is ranked between 591 and 600 globally and holds the 19th position in Canada.

Admission to the University of Guelph

Each university has minimum requirements and documentation that demonstrate a student's academic background, which are necessary for offering admission. The primary factor determining admission to the University of Guelph is the student's academic performance in previous studies.

The required documents and conditions for admission for those who intend to pursue academic migration to Canada and gain admission to the University of Guelph are as follows:

• High school diploma
• Pre-university diploma
• Minimum high school GPA of 16
• Official translation of documents into English
• Proficiency in English

If the applicant has not completed the last four years of study in English-speaking countries or institutions, they must provide one of the following valid certificates to prove their English proficiency: CAEL with a minimum score of 70; TOEFL with a minimum score of 89 and at least 21 in other sections; IELTS with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no section below 6; PTE with a minimum score of 60; Duolingo with a minimum score of 110; CAE with a minimum score of 176 and no section below 169.

Requirements for Language Programs

To enroll in language courses, the following conditions apply:

• You must have all required academic documents for admission, except for the language certificate.
• Your language proficiency must be at the level of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 54.
• Additionally, if you have conditional acceptance in one of the academic programs at the University of Guelph and find the IAP program challenging, you can switch to the ELCP language course without any penalties or fees, as explained further in the document.