Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Guelph. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 15 | $14,776 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 12 | $14,776 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $15,128 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 8 | $14,776 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $14,776 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $14,776 | See → |
| Social sciences | 7 | $14,776 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $14,477 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $14,776 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $14,477 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 3 | $14,177 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $25,584 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $20,635 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $14,477 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $14,776 | See → |
Costs and entry
11 courses mention scholarships. 86 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Guelph
The job market for the University of Guelph's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Guelph cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $14,776 a year; half of the University of Guelph's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $14,177 and $15,474. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: psychology courses are typically $25,584, engineering & technology $14,177.
How is the University of Guelph ranked?
The University of Guelph is ranked #504 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#6) and Agriculture & Forestry (#30).
What IELTS score does the University of Guelph need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (4 of the 11 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Guelph offer?
92 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (15), environment, sustainability & agriculture (12) and business & management (9).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Guelph's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, QS subject rankings 2025.