University of Guelph

Established in 1964, the University of Guelph is a mid-sized comprehensive university offering a broad range of academic options - more than 85 majors - allowing students great flexibility. U of G welcomes over 1,400 international students from over 100 countries. It is in Guelph, Ontario one of the 10 best places to live in Canada and a 1-hour drive from Toronto. The main campus of the university span across 1,017 acres of land which feature a nature-filled Arboretum and a research park.

With more than $80 million annually in research funding, it is one of Canada's most research-intensive universities and is the largest employer in Guelph. The University puts an emphasis on experiential learning through things like co-op placements and field courses to ensure graduates have the skills and experience they need to succeed in their future careers. The U of G also provides merit-based International scholarships ranging from $17,500 - $20,500 over four years

The University of Guelph (U of G) was established in the early 1960s after the merger of the Ontario Agricultural College, the MacDonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College. It is famous for its beautiful and safe campuses, complemented by a welcoming and supportive culture proven by its #1 student satisfaction ranking in Canada. A public research university, U of G is recognized for its historical and modern architecture with cutting-edge technology. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, U of G gives importance to student engagement, which is fundamental to learning and research. By focusing on experiential learning like a co-op, the university provides Guelph graduates with the tools and skills to make a difference in the world and prepares them for their future careers.

The total strength of the university is 29,507 students. As per the record, the number of enrolments has been increasing rapidly due to which the university decided to expand its campus area and develop more faculty buildings. The central library of the university consists of thousands of books, journals, magazines, and research documents. Also, the university has a few Joint graduate programs, including Biology, Chemistry, Public Policy, and History.

The university has a list of notable alumni that includes Alan Armitage (Renowned Author), Laura Bertram (Actress), Mark Bourrie (Journalist & Lawyer), Chris Banks (Poet), Karen Beauchemin (Research scientist), Tim Bray (Software developer), and Elizabeth Yake (Film producer). Apart from this, John Wise (Politician), Edgar Archibald (Agricultural scientist), Roberta Bondar (Canada's first female astronaut), Jackie Perez (Television personality), Alissa York (Novelist), Liz Sandals (Politician), Rupan Bal (Famous You tuber) and Kathleen Daisy Miller (Popular short-story writer) are also some of the notable alumni of the University of Guelph.