The University of Guelph has been named among the top institutions globally, ranking in a record 15 subjects in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Ranked number one in Canada, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) broke the top five in the global rankings, climbing to fourth from sixth last year, confirming its reputation as a world-leading institution in veterinary science, research and education.
U of G’s agriculture and forestry programs also ranked as the best in Canada, achieving first place in the country and ranking for the first time within the top 15 globally, climbing to 14th from 30th in 2025.
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC)’s global strength in food and agricultural science research attracts students from around the world, and the college recently launched a new course-based Master of Sustainable Agriculture.
OAC and OVC also ranked first in Canada for both academic and employer reputation, and top five in Canada for research citations.
Hospitality program 2nd in Canada
U of G ranked globally in a total of 15 subjects, up from 12 in 2025 and nearly doubling the number of subjects ranked since 2021.
The Hospitality and Tourism Management program at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics ranked second in Canada and continues to demonstrate global leadership, placing among the top 100 for the fifth consecutive year.
The University entered three new subjects in the global rankings this year, including business and management studies, geophysics and development studies, in which the University ranked within the top 150 for the first time since 2017.
A new course-based master’s program is slated to launch in fall 2026 through the Guelph Institute of Development Studies, where students use education, research and analysis to pursue positive, inclusive change in the world.
Environmental, biological sciences, anatomy top 10 in Canada
In environmental sciences, U of G ranked seventh in Canada and among the top 200 globally.
Anatomy and physiology, as well as biological science, are ranked 10th in Canada. The former ranks within the top 200 globally, reflecting unique experiential learning opportunities in the Human Anatomy Lab, a hub for students in multiple disciplines across campus in the College of Biological Science.
“These results matter because of what they mean for our students and for the communities we serve,” said Dr. Rene Van Acker, president and vice-chancellor.
“Students are learning in programs recognized globally and leaving with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways. That carries through to our work with government and across industries, where our graduates and expertise are helping address complex challenges.”
The Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings – a comparative ranking of colleges and universities compiled by the analytics firm – reflect U of G’s reputation as a top-tier Canadian university, among the best in the world, led by extraordinary teaching and research.
QS analyzed more than 18,300 individual university programs across 55 academic disciplines at more than 1,700 universities in 100 locations around the world.
Rankings were also assessed across five broader subject areas including arts and humanities, engineering and technology, life sciences and medicine, natural sciences and social sciences and management.