We are one of Canada's Top Comprehensive universities!
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Points of Pride:
- We are one of Canada's Top Comprehensive Universities
- #1 in residence living
- #1 in total research dollars
- #1 in Canada and #5 in the world for Veterinary Sciences
- #1 in Canada for Food Science and Technology
- $146 million in annual research funding - we attract more money than any other university in Canada without a medical school!
- $26.3 million in scholarships and bursaries in 2020/2021
- One of the highest % of female STEM students nationally
- 91.9% employment rate within 6 months of graduation
- Over 90% of students entering in first year return for their second year at Guelph
Our Campus:
- 30,040 total enrolment
- Over 1,750 international students from nearly 130 countries
- 14 degree programs
- 85+ majors
- 4,000+ students enrolled in Co-operative Education
- 200+ clubs
- 25,000 sq foot fitness centre
- 400 acre aboretum
- Top scholarships: President's scholarship, Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's scholarship, Dr. J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship, International Entrance Scholarships and more!
- 17 dining facilities
- 13 coffee houses
- 12 Certificate programs to enhance your degree
- 4,000+ on campus jobs
- 1000+ experiential learning opportunities
- 191,000 alumni in more than 150 countries
- More than 3,000,000 bricks make up our walkways on campus
- The Gryphon is our mascot and signifies strength and wisdom
- Red, Black and Gold are our colours.