History, Affiliations and Rankings

Established in 2000, by the collaboration of the University of Guelph and Humber College, the University of Guelph-Humber's was created to "produce a well-prepared university graduate." It was the first university in Ontario that allowed students to earn both an honors degree and a diploma during 4 years of full-time study at one campus location. Offering curriculums that integrate theory and workplace experience, the University of Guelph-Humber brings experiential learning into traditional academic programs. The University’s Mascot, Swoop - the Great Red Horned Owl made its first appearance in the Fall semester of 2015, representing the wisdom, spirit, and unique identity of the Guelph-Humber community. The University has affiliations with the University of Guelph and Humber College. 

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses

The University of Guelph-Humber is situated on Humber College's North Campus in the Etobicoke district of Toronto, in a modernized four-storey structure. The campus building consists of a Plant Wall, which is an interior plantscape made of 1000+ plants of more than 100 varieties that is integrated into the building’s air circulation system and enhances the air quality. The University offers academic programs across 7 subject areas, namely, Business, Community Social Services, Early Childhood Studies, Justice Studies, Kinesiology, Media and Communication Studies, and Psychology. All of the courses are offered as four-year degrees plus diploma programmes at the Bachelor's level, along with 39 electives. Students also have the opportunity to have global learning experiences through Guelph-Humber’s study abroad programs. 

Accomplishments and Alumni 

Maclean's magazine has labeled Guelph-Humber courses as a "standout program" of the University of Guelph. Faze ranked the institute's "Media Studies" program as one of the best journalism courses in Canada. The university's "very low" attrition rate and "phenomenally high" four-year completion rate make it really popular among students. The alumni of this institute are - Suze Morrison, Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament, Jackie Perez, Television Personality and Kaleed Rasheed, MPP for Mississauga East - Cooksville.

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

University of Guelph-Humber values diversity in all its dimensions. The University has more than 4,900 student enrolments, with more than 250 faculty within the premises. They have more than 2,000 international students on campus. The male-to-female ratio is 41:59 at the University of Guelph-Humber making it a fairly gender-balanced university. Further, there are plenty of activities to get involved in on campus, including 27 student clubs as well as academic and cultural societies. As an incoming freshman on the campus, you will be part of unique traditions such as ringing the bell at the Orientation and Convocation, which marks the transition from one stage of life to the next. Some of the leading recruiters at this institute are Louis Vuitton, Laura Canada, Nextopia, IBM, Coca-Cola, and others.