Graduate Programs for International Students at OAC
Study food, agriculture, communities and the environment in Canada
For 150 years, the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) has inspired globally-focused leaders to build a more sustainable and connected world through a focus on food, agriculture, environment and communities. By completing your graduate degree at "Canada's food university," you're part of a safe, diverse and inclusive community that is driven to Improve Life.
Graduate programs at OAC include course-based masters programs for those wanting career-focused, hands-on learning as well as thesis-based masters and PhD programs for those wishing to gain academic research expertise.
- #1 in Canada
- for agriculture and food studies
- 150 year legacy
- of developing global leaders in the food and agriculture sector
- 2,000 international students
- from nearly 130 different countries
Meet Sasikumar
Food Science master's student
From India
Advice to future students: Find a good balance between your personal life and your studies and make friends (which is easy to do a U of G).
"The University of Guelph is a perfect place to study your masters. The U of G ranks top in Canada and around the world."
Meet Zahra
PhD Food Science student
From Iran
Advice to future students: Know that you're making a great choice in attending the University of Guelph!"
"I've always dreamt about studying under the faculty at the University of Guelph"
Resources and information for international students
To view admission requirements for OAC's graduate programs (master's and PhD programs), visit the Graduate Program page and click on the program you are interested in. Admission requirements are listed on each individual program page.
Calculating your grade
- Please use this grade equivalency guide to compare your academic credentials and determine the grade equivalency needed. Additional information available on the International Applicants page.
- If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Studies website for the required English Language Proficiency acceptable tests and required scores.