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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Students applying to Fall 2022 may apply on a rolling basis using the University of Guelph Application Form.
Students educated in a language other than English should reference our English Proficiency Requirements .
If you are an international applicant who has previously attended College or University and will receive more than 2.00 credits upon admission, please consult our International Transfer Students Admission Requirements .
For information on course lists and course descriptions within your degree program of choice, check out the Undergraduate Calendar. The Undergraduate Calendar website is also where you will find info on general university policies.
Admission Requirements By Country
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
For admission requirements by curriculum, please expand the option below.
A
Afghanistan
Baccalauria, with a minimum B in all subjects.
Argentina
Bachillerato with a minimum of 8.
Austria
Reifegprufung (Matura).
Azerbaijan
Attestat - Certificate of (Completed) Secondary Education with a minimum combination of 4 and 5.
B
Baharin
See Middle East.
Bahamas
12 years schooling, a combination of British GCSE examinations and SAT I and II subject tests. See also: Home Schooled Students for details by degree area/Freshman Year College of the Bahamas. See also GCE and IB.
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with first division pass (60-100). See also IB and GCE.
Barbados
See Caribbean.
Bermuda
Bermuda Secondary School Certificate with excellent grades; 12 years schooling, a combination of British (B)GCSE examinations and SAT I and II subject tests upon request. See also IB, GCE and American Patterned Education.
Bolivia
Excellent results (5.5/7 or 75/100).
Botswana
See British Patterned Education.
Brazil
Brazil Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio (minimum 7.5) + Vestibular (University Entrance Exam) or Middle Education National or SAT I and SAT II subject tests.
Bulgaria
Diploma Za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (School Leaving Diploma) with grades of 5 or better.
Burkina Faso
See France or French Baccalaureate or IB.
C
Cameroon
See IB, GCE or French Baccalaureate.
Caribbean
See Caribbean Information Page.
Students must complete the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Diploma with a minimum of 6 individual subjects with at least two 2-Unit courses at the CAPE Level. Other subjects may be presented at the CSEC (CXC) Level. Predicted CAPE Level grades of 1 or 2 are required for admission consideration. Students going into Science or Engineering are encouraged to take a minimum of two 2-Unit CAPE Level subjects in Science and/or Mathematics.
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-Unit courses at the Advanced Level with grades of 1, 2, or 3. Please note that Caribbean Studies and Communications Studies can not be used for admission.
(See also IB, GCE and American Patterned Education)
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media and the Prueba de Aptitud Académica (PAA).
China
See our Chinese Curriculum webpage.
1. Students progressing through Upper Middle School: the Academic Proficiency Test (APT)/HuiKao from CHESICC-Parchment Portal Service with a minimum of 5 relevant required subjects for the degree and major, along with school documents for grades 10, 11, and first semester Grade 12 are required. Final official Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate will be required in August from the CHESICC-Parchment Portal Service.
2. Students who finished high school in a previous year are required to submit the Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate and the Chinese National University Entrance Examinations (NCEE) including a minimum of 5 relevant required subjects. All documents and English translations must be sent directly to Admission Services through CHESICC-Parchment Portal Service. In the absence of NCEE, SAT I and SAT II subject tests including all required subjects specific to your degree and major may be submitted for admission consideration.
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(See also Canadian Curriculum, American Patterned Education, GCE and IB)
Colombia
Excellent Bachillerato results (9/10). Bachillerato en Ciencias academically focused on sciences and humanities.
Costa Rica
Bachillerato along with successful completion of first year at an accredited institution of higher learning is typically required.
D
Dominican Republic
E
Ecuador
Bachillerato with excellent results. (See also American Patterned Education and IB).
Egypt
Thanaweya Amma - General Secondary Education Certificate or IB, American Patterned or French Baccalaureate with excellent results.
El Savador
Bachiller Academico with a minimum approximately 8 out of 10.
England
See United Kingdom.
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination. Minimum average required for consideration begins at 78-80%. See also European Baccalaureate.
F
France
Baccalaureate/Baccalaureate General/ Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre/Option Internationale du Baccalaureat with good results overall and in required subjects.
G
Germany
Reifezeugnis / Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife.
Ghana
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam results, with a minimum B3 on predicted grades and a scratch card for confirmation required for finals.
Greece
Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate), with a minimum of 16.1.
Guatemala
First year completed at a recognized university.
H
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a combination of 4 and 5. Predicted school marks must be presented on a 5 point scale.
Haiti
I
India
See our India information page.
Completion of a Class 12 State Board Certificate in the required academic stream with strong First Division standing.
For example:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) OR Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (ISC) OR
- Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
For early admission decisions, students may submit verified 10th standard board results accompanied by anticipated Class 12 grades listed by subject from the school, with a minimum aver-age of 80%. Completion of Class 12 Board Exam Certificate with strong First Division standing is required in May/June. All information required by the board to verify your Class 10 and 12 certificates. Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Commerce who do not have 12th Standard Math please register and complete an www.ilc.org MHF4U Math for Biological Science or Commerce and MCV4U Math for Physical Science degrees with a minimum 75-80% depending on degree/major. Final Indian curriculum graduating documents must be submitted to Admission Services from the corresponding board. When possible, Admission Services will verify scanned finals online that can be emailed to intdocs@uoguelph.ca.
For students in India, you may contact our University of Guelph In-Country Representative at india@uoguelph.ca for information about applying, subject-specific requirements and scholarships.
Indonesia
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB SMA) or Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School with good/very good marks + EBTANAS.
Iran
Diploma Metevaseth/National High School Diploma (after 12 years) or Pre-university year + Diploma Metevaseth with a minimum of 16.
Iraq
Sixth Form Baccalaureat, with a minimum 8.
Ireland
Ardteistimeireacht (Irish Leaving Certificate - ILC).
Italy
Diploma De Esame Di Stato. (See IB and American Patterned Education )
J
Japan
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho).
Jamaica
See Caribbean Information Page.
Jordan
See Middle East.
K
Kazakhstan
Diploma of Completed Secondary Education with a minimum combination of 4 and 5.
Kenya
Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with grades of A and B.
Korea (South)
Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Choeupchang (Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate) + College Scholastic Ability Test.
Kuwait
See Middle East.
L
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with excellent results.
Lebanon
See American Patterned Education, British Patterned Education (GCE), French Baccalaureate and IB.
Libya
High School Leaving Certificate.
M
Malaysia
See our Malaysian Admission webpage.
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). See also IB, GCE and American Patterned Education.
Mauritius
See GCE, French Baccalaureate and IB.
Mexico
Bachillerato with very good / excellent results including required subjects.
Middle East
See Middle East information page.
Applicants from Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen must present the National Secondary School Education/Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with very good/excellent results overall and in appropriate subjects.
Students from Kuwait should present the Shahad-al-thanawia-al-a-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with excellent results and those from UAE, the Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma). See UAE for more details. Documents must be official and come from the school, Ministry or the appropriate Cultural Bureau.
N
Netherlands
VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) Diploma with a minimum 7/10.
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 and University Entrance Standard inclusive of approved subjects. Grades required for admission will vary by program, but based on the New Zealand grading scale, the minimum level for admission consideration is “Merit.”
Nigeria
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam results. Minimum B3 on predicted grades and a scratch card for confirmation required for finals. (See also British Patterned Education (GCE))
Norway
Vitnemal Fra den Videregaende Skole/Certificate of Secondary Education.
O
Oman
See Middle East.
P
Pakistan
Intermediate and Higher Secondary School Certificate with strong excellent to outstanding grades.
Palestine
See Middle East.
Panama
Bachillerato with excellent result. (See also IB or American Patterned Education)
Peru
Successful completion of one year of post-secondary studies at a recognized university and a Certificado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa.
Philippines
High School Diploma. Candidates must graduate from a 12-year high school education system. Students graduating from the former 11-year system are required to submit one year of post-secondary studies.
Poland
Świadectwo Dojrzałości Liceum Ogólnokształcącego with a minimum average of approximately 4.5 out of 6 to start admission consideration.
Portugal
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários within the good (bom) category with scores of 16-15 out of 20.
Q
Qatar
See Middle East.
R
Russia
Attestat o Srednam (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovani - Certificate of (Completed) Secondary Education with good grades.
S
Saudia Arabia
See Middle East.
Singapore
Singapore/Cambridge GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level Examinations. See also GCE requirements.
South Africa
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum high Meritorious to Outstanding for admission consideration.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Certificate of Education including Ordinary Levels and at least 3 Advanced Level subjects with a minimum B average.
Sweden
Fullstandigt Slutbetyg from Gymnasieskolan
Switzerland
Federal School Leaving Certificate – Maturité/Maturität/Maturità with a minimum 5 out of 6 or 8 out of 10.
Syria
See Middle East.
T
Taiwan
Senior High School Certificate of Graduation + Joint College Entrance Exam.
Tanzania
Certificate of Secondary Education and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education.
Thailand
First-year standing in a recognized university is normally required, however, applicants holding the Mattayom 6 with superior academic standing (3.0 to 4.0 in all required core courses) may be considered.
Trinidad
See Caribbean.
Turkey
See our Turkey information page.
Lise Diploması with very good/ excellent results. Submission of a school profile is expected.
U
UAE
Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) with a minimum B+ overall and in required subjects. (See also: British Patterned Education (GCE), India (above), American Patterned Education, Canadian Curriculum, and IB)
Uganda
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. Five academic subjects: English, with at least 3 academic A Levels of a minimum B to begin admission consideration. (See also: British Patterned Education (GCE))
Ukraine
Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education) with a minimum of approximately 9 out of 12 to begin consideration.
United States of America
You must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 - 3.9/ 4.0 (varies by program/major) from a regionally accredited high school.
In response to the pandemic, University of Guelph is going SAT/ACT optional for the Fall 2021 admission cycle. We will consider the results (if submitted), if they benefit the student and make their application stronger however students who do not submit a score will not be penalized.
We are looking for prerequisite courses at the senior level and they should include specific subjects that are required for admission to your degree program and major of choice. Your school profile with grading scale should be included with documents, and all sent through Parchment/Naviance/Docufide whenever possible, or emailed directly by the school to intdocs@uoguelph.ca.
Possessing the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission.
If you wish to include a Personal Statement, please use our Student Profile Form.
If you are an American curriculum applicant who has previously attended college or university and will receive more than 2.00 credits upon admission, please consult our International Transfer Students Admission Requirements.
United Kingdom
See our United Kingdom information page.
Uzbekistan
See Russia.
V
Venezuela
Successful completion of the first year at an accredited institution of higher learning is typically required. See also USA.
Vietnam
Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) with a minimum of 8.
Y
Yemen
See Middle East.
Z
Zambia
Successful completion of the first year at an accredited institution of higher learning is typically required. Applicants with excellent results in the Zambian School Certificate (3+).
Zimbabwe
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (ZGCE O-Level) and Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (ZGCE A-Level) with a minimum B to begin admission consideration. (See also: British Patterned Education (GCE))
Admission Requirements By Curriculum
For admission requirements by country, please expand the option above.
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- American Curriculum
- British Patterned Education (General Certificate of Education [GCE])
- Chinese Curriculum
- European Baccalaureate
- Completed European Baccalaureate Diploma including prerequisite required exam with a minimum overall average of 75-80%. English must be a minimum of L1 or L2. Students with English as L2 are expected to write an English Proficiency exam.
- French Baccalaureate
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Malaysian Curriculum
- Turkish Curriculum