Welcome to the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences!

We are home to world-leading research and education in chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics and statistics, and physics at the University of Guelph. Our students graduate equipped for a shifting job market, prepared for dynamic careers in STEM. Our vibrant, connected community welcomes you from the moment you join us to learn or work. We are one of the country's leading comprehensive and research-intensive universities. Explore our programs:

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Features and Highlights

Headshot of Dr. Paul Garrett

The Neutron Navigator: Dr. Garrett's DAEMON Quest at U of G

Dr. Paul Garrett and his team from the Physics Department are working on Detector Array for Energy Measurements of Neutrons. 

View above the top of a forest with trees of various colours.

Beetles Ignite Wildfire Fears

The intricate dance of complexity: mountain pine beetle outbreaks in British Columbia’s forests call for innovative fire occurrence models.

Dean Richard Zytner posing on SSC Atrium balcony.

Breathing New Life into Soil: The Bioventing Breakthrough

Dr. Richard G. Zytner and his team are working in the field of soil bioremediation.

Second-place winner Victoria Arbour with her slide during her presentation: Physics is for everyone!

2024 CEPS 3MT College Heat recap

Eight CEPS graduate students rose to the challenge of presenting their research in three minutes or less.



Undergraduate Programs

We are ranked as one of Canada's top comprehensive schools and number one for student satisfaction, with diverse programming in physical, computing, and engineering sciences.

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Graduate Programs

We are home to world-renowned faculty, innovative research facilities, and exceptional opportunities for graduate student learning and research.

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Study Permit Cap

There have been changes to study permit application requirements for new international students. We are committed to supporting you in attending the University of Guelph.

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