University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is recognized worldwide as a research-intensive and learner-centred institution. Established in 1964, the University includes seven colleges: the College of Arts, College of Biological Science, College of Management and Economics, College of Physical and Engineering Science, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College and Ontario Veterinary College. The University of Guelph offers a broad range of world-class programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Programs cover the full range of disciplines in the arts and humanities, social sciences, commerce and management, natural and physical sciences, engineering, agriculture, and veterinary science. With an average of more than $150 million in annual research funding, the University of Guelph is one of Canada`s top research institutions.. It is Canada`s innovative leader in plant and animal life sciences and a premier centre for agri-food, biotechnology and environmental research, education and outreach. Guelph is home to 1000 international students from 100 countries and offers 70 study abroad programs with 33 countries. The University has public- and private-sector partners in 30 countries, and participates in development projects in Africa, Asia and South America. Our graduates are global ambassadors, with more than 100,000 alumni in 145 countries.
The University of Guelph is a research-intensive, learner-centred university. Its core value is the pursuit of truth. Its aim is to serve society and to enhance the quality of life through scholarship. Both in its research and in its teaching programs, the University is committed to a global perspective. The University offers a wide range of excellent programs in theoretical and applied, disciplinary and interdisciplinary, undergraduate and graduate, in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, as well as professional fields. Among these, it recognizes agriculture and veterinary medicine as areas of special responsibility. The University attracts students, faculty and staff of the highest quality. It is animated by a spirit of free and open enquiry, collaboration and mutual respect. It asserts the fundamental equality of all human beings The University of Guelph is determined to put the learner at the centre of everything it does, recognizing that research and teaching are intimately linked and that learning is a lifelong commitment. The University eagerly promotes collaboration among undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as with our local and international community, other educational institutions, government and business.
Foundation year: 1964
Short name: U of G
Type: Public
Students: 21640
Faculty: 780
Faculty/Students Ratio: 28:1
Region: North America
Location: Guelph, ON
