The university ranks among Canada’s top universities for both research intensity and inventiveness, and has strong relationships with industry, government and communities. U of G is Canada’s “Food University,” with agri-food research spanning all colleges and programs and sparking innovations that have improved life for more than 150 years. The university is known for its beautiful, safe campuses and its welcoming, supportive culture.  Its living and learning environments encourage exploration and the sharing of new ideas.Award-winning faculty members provide research opportunities in laboratories, art studios and libraries, and in the field.

U of G offers a rich array of experiential learning programs, including semesters abroad, co-op placements and undergraduate research assistantships. Among its alternative learning and teaching modes are award-winning e-learning programs. The University of Guelph-Humber, a partnership with Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, provides a unique blend of theoretical and applied learning.

By focusing on the “whole student,” U of G gives its graduates the tools and skills to improve life in an ever-changing world.