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University of Guelph

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401–500th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Guelph

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The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities. Established in 1964, the University enjoys a reputation for innovation and excellence dating back more than 150 years to its founding colleges: Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Agricultural College and Macdonald Institute.

Today the university’s innovative reputation continues offering over 100 majors, across a range of disciplines -- physical and life sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences, business, agricultural and veterinary sciences. Research-intensive and learner-centred, programs are designed to deliver an experience that integrates broad-based learning with concentrated study in specialized and applied fields.

 Spanning urban hubs and rural communities the University of Guelph’s beautiful, safe campuses offer a welcoming and supportive culture like no other in Canada.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Guelph

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
59 F : 41 M (1)
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International student percentage
11% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
28.3 (1)
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Student total
23314 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Guelph

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Guelph

Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology