University of Guelph
About the University of Guelph
Basic information and contact details for the University of Guelph
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
- Student gender ratio
- 59 F : 41 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 11% (1)
- Students per staff
- 28.3 (1)
- Student total
- 23314 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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