Facts and Figures

About the University

Established in 1964, U of G consists of seven colleges whose undergraduate and graduate programs span the natural and physical sciences, social sciences and humanities:

  • College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
  • College of Management and Economics
  • College of Arts
  • College of Biological Science
  • College of Physical and Engineering Science
  • Ontario Agricultural College
  • Ontario Veterinary College

The main campus spans 1,007 acres (407 hectares), including a 408‑acre (165‑hectare) arboretum.  In addition, 218 acres (88 hectares) of heritage trust lands adjacent to the main campus include a 55 acre (16‑hectare) research park which is the centre of a major agri-bio cluster.

Beginning in Fall 2002, the University of Guelph-Humber admitted students to its programs. The University of Guelph-Humber builds on the combined strengths and traditions of the University of Guelph and Humber College - two of Ontario’s leading educational institutions.  Students receive an honours university degree and an applied college diploma in just four years.

The University of Guelph through its enhanced partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) includes 3 college campuses at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown which award diplomas.

Chancellor: Lincoln Alexander
President: Alastair Summerlee

Overview

Enrolments - Fall 2006

On Campus Degree Enrolments

  • 17,484 Full-time Undergraduate and Graduate Enrolments
    Undergraduate 15,638
    Graduate 1,846
  • 1,494 Part-time Undergraduate and Graduate Enrolments
    Undergraduate 1,309
    Graduate 185

Guelph-Humber Campus Enrolments

  • 2,455 Undergraduate Degree Enrolments
    Full-time 2,171
    Part-time 284

Off-Campus Degree Enrolments

  • 462 Undergraduate and Graduate Enrolments
    Undergraduate Full-time
    • Co-op Off Campus 153
    • Sheridan / Seneca 32
    Undergraduate Part-time
    • Distance Only (Main Campus) 232
    Graduate
    • Full-time Exec MBA 45

Diploma Enrolments

775 Diploma in Agriculture Enrolments

  • Diploma ( Guelph ) 62
  • Diploma (Regional Campuses) 713

Overview

Faculty and Staff - Fall 2006

  • 2,922 Budgeted Faculty and Staff FTEs
    Faculty 830
    Staff 2,092

Institutional Revenue (2005/06)

  • $510.8M in Total Revenue
    Operating  $344.6M

A Global Outlook

U of G maintains strong international connections, including:

  • more than 80,000 active alumni in 135+ countries
  • 62 study abroad programs (57 exchange and 5 semester abroad) in 28 countries
  • public and private sector partners in 30 countries
  • participation in Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) projects in Africa, China, South America, Central America and South Asia
  • approximately 500 U of G students in study‑abroad programs/ventures
  • 700+ international students from more than 100 countries.

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