Graduate Students
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) has the largest graduate student population at University of Guelph, with a diverse suite of course-based and thesis-based graduate programs. With nearly 900 current graduate students in our five academic units, you will join a valued community network of graduate students seeking to Improve Life in their research and learning.
We offer PhD programs across all five disciplines, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry and Physics as well as unique interdisciplinary programs that explore Artificial Intelligence, Toxicology and Biophysics.
- $10.4 Million
- in NSERC funding to CEPS at U of G.
- #5 in Canada
- for comprehensive universities (Maclean's, 2024).
- #1 in Canada
- Research dollars per graduate student (Research Infosource, 2023).
Our Programs
Course-based programs
Our 1-2 year course-based master's programs are ideal if you wish to expand your career options in private and public sectors, and gain critical hands-on learning. You will have access to some of the world's most respected research scientists and educators, as well as outstanding research and teaching facilities.
- Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (MCTI)
- Master of Cybersecurity Leadership and Cyberpreneurship (MCLC)
- Master of Data Science (MDS)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Master of Engineering Management*
*NEW for Fall 2025: Pending final approvals, the University of Guelph will launch its Master of Engineering Management program, combining engineering specialization with management expertise in partnership with U of G’s renowned business school. More details coming soon.
Thesis-based programs
U of G has a long history of teaching STEM dating back to 1874. Our thesis-based master's and PhD programs are ideal for this wishing to pursue a career in research or academia, and further deepen their expertise in core program disciplines.
- Chemistry (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Collaborative Specialization in Artificial Intelligence*
- Collaborative Specialization in Toxicology*
- Computer Science (M.Sc., PhD)
- Computational Sciences (Ph.D.)
- Engineering (M.A.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Mathematics & Statistics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Physics (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
*Indicates a collaborative specialization - an intra-university graduate field of study that provides an additional multidisciplinary experience for students.
Interdisciplinary graduate programs
Looking to combine concepts from multiple disciplines to solve a problem from different perspectives? CEPS offers a range of graduate programs that combine multiple disciplines for your career development.
Why Choose Guelph?
Everything a future CEPS graduate student needs to know can be found at the Office of Graduate Studies. Outside of the academics, you are choosing a beautiful campus situated in one of Canada’s top 10 safest communities. Guelph has small town charm with a vibrant cultural and social scene. The city boasts the lowest unemployment rate in Canada and neighbours onto Canada’s Technology Triangle. Click here for more information on applying to Guelph.
Graduate Student Support and Opportunities
CEPS is committed to supporting our graduate students with their academics, research, student experience and career development skills. Learn about graduate funding, CEPS research positions and university-wide resources that are available.
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Questions?
Contact us at cepsinfo@uoguelph.ca or visit our Contact Us page.
About
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is one of seven faculties at the University of Guelph. Our award-winning teaching, collaborative culture and innovative research aim to inspire excellence and Improve Life.
Departments & Schools
Contact
Summerlee Science Complex, Room 1313
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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