Overview
Established in 1964, the University of Guelph is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Guelph (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution also has a branch campus in Ridgetown and Toronto. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, University of Guelph (U of G) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Guelph (U of G) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 59-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Canadian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. U of G also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Guelph  |
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| Acronym | U of G |
| Founded | 1964 Origins date back to 1874 |
| Motto | Improve Life. To discover the reason for things |
| Colours | Black, red and gold |
| Mascot | Gryphon |
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University Location
| Address | 50 Stone Road East Guelph N1G 2W1 Ontario Canada |
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+1 (519) 824 4120 |
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| Other locations | Ridgetown and Toronto |
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Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Guelph's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Guelph's Facebook page
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University of Guelph's YouTube channel
University of Guelph's Instagram page
University of Guelph's main LinkedIn profile
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