Program Overview

University of Guelph Graduate Programs

The University of Guelph offers a range of graduate programs for students to pursue their academic and professional goals.

Graduate Programs Overview

• The university provides various graduate programs, including master's and doctoral degrees, as well as professional course-based master's programs and cotutelle programs.
• Students can choose from a wide range of academic programs, including those offered by the College of Arts, College of Biological Science, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, and more.

Admission Requirements

• Prospective students must meet the admission requirements, which include submitting an application, providing transcripts, and meeting the English language proficiency requirements.
• International applicants must also meet additional requirements, such as providing proof of language proficiency and meeting the requirements for their specific program.

Academic Programs

• The university offers a variety of academic programs, including:
  • Master's degrees
  • Doctoral degrees
  • Professional course-based master's programs
  • Cotutelle programs
• Students can choose from a range of fields, including arts, biological science, engineering, and more.

Research Areas

• The university is committed to research excellence and offers a range of research areas for students to explore, including:
  • Arts and humanities
  • Biological science
  • Engineering and physical sciences
  • Social and applied human sciences

Animal Care Short Course

Overview

• The Animal Care Short Course is a mandatory program for all students who will be working with vertebrate animals in their research or as teaching assistants.
• The program includes online modules and hands-on workshops, and students must complete the requirements prior to commencing animal-based work.

Requirements

• The online course is mandatory for all students, and additional species-specific workshops may be assigned depending on the field of research and type of animal use.
• Students must register for the online modules, which are offered at regular intervals throughout the year.

Graduate Student Resources

• The university provides a range of resources and support services for graduate students, including:
  • Career services
  • Counselling services
  • Graduate Students Association
  • Office of Research
  • Open Learning and Educational Support
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Student Advising
  • Student Affairs
  • Student Health Services

Postdoctoral Studies

Overview

• The university offers postdoctoral studies and provides support and resources for postdoctoral scholars, including:
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Immigration guidelines
  • Benefits and services
  • Dispute resolution process

Resources

• Postdoctoral scholars have access to a range of resources, including:
  • Admissions support
  • Scholarship resources
  • Records support
  • Councils and committees
  • Academic change and governance
  • Information systems

Graduate Fees and Funding

• The university provides information on graduate fees and funding opportunities, including:
  • Graduate fees
  • Scholarships and funding
  • Forms and documents
  • Policies and guidelines

International Students

• The university provides support and resources for international students, including:
  • English language support
  • Completion and graduation requirements
  • Resources for graduate students
  • International student services

Graduate Student Orientation

• The university offers a graduate student orientation program to help new students transition to graduate studies and get acquainted with the university community.