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The Geography program serves as a vital link between human activity and our surroundings, both locally and worldwide. As a result, University of G Geography alumni enjoy diverse career prospects after graduation, spanning government roles, tourism, and national planning organizations.
Our Geography graduates have excelled in various international positions such as: Urban development specialist, Nonprofit organization consultant
Government environmental departments, Historic preservation, Sustainability coordinator, Geospatial technology engineer, Sustainable travel industry
Local, regional, and national planning authorities
This curriculum caters to individuals passionate about exploring human-environment connections at all scales to create meaningful impact. Instruction occurs through multiple formats including fieldwork, laboratory sessions, and traditional classrooms, providing comprehensive skill development.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).