University of Guelph offers $2,000 for Indian students

Study in Canada: In addition to offering this new Welcome to Canada President’s Scholarship, the University of Guelph is also guaranteeing residence for all years of study for international undergraduate and international master's students. International PhD students have guaranteed housing for their first year of study.

Study abroad: The University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada announced a new $2,000 Welcome to Canada President’s Scholarship to all admitted, undergraduate international students from outside of Canada.

The university has been accepting students from India to its diverse campuses for more than a decade with students showing interest in 5 key courses. This fall the university will be welcoming the same number of new international undergraduate and international graduate students as last year to its campuses with a majority of students expected to come from India.

“At the University of Guelph, we are committed to growing and supporting our international student population. We believe a diverse and global community enriches the distinct student experience we are known for. This new $2,000 scholarship will be awarded in addition to the University’s International Entrance Scholarships valued between $5,500 and $9,500 that are awarded to international students entering post-secondary studies for the first time in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement,” said president and vice-chancellor Dr. Charlotte Yates.

Popular Courses for Indians at University of Guelph

Indian students have been taking admissions in key courses including:

• Bachelor of Computing: Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Economics
• Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting, Marketing Management, Management, Management, Economics and Finance
• Bachelor of Science: Bio-Medical Science, Animal Biology

University of Guelph guarantees residence to international students

The University of Guelph is also guaranteeing residence for all years of study for international undergraduate and international master's students. International PhD students have guaranteed housing for their first year of study.

“Here, students are provided with a holistic experience that instils lifelong skills that will help them adapt to an ever-changing world beyond graduation. Our institutional retention rate for international students is well above 90 per cent and this is because we have put effective wrap-around supports in place for our students from the moment they accept an offer to the time they graduate,” continued Dr Yates.

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