The School offers programs that allow for concentrated study in Art History or in Studio Art, or a combination of the two disciplines.
The Studio Art program provides a thorough grounding in contemporary art practice, art history, theory, and criticism. Courses are offered in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, computer graphics, and extended practices. Studio Art majors must also take a selection of courses in art history.
Master your artistic abilities, in Studio Art. Practice painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and new media with renowned artists who are actively exhibiting both here and overseas. You will be connected to the world of contemporary art in Toronto and beyond, while sharpening you’re highly critical and creative thinking skills for your career ahead.
Sample Careers
Advertising illustrator
Art teacher
Art therapist
Commercial artist
Photographer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
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).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Located an hour outside Toronto, U of G provides a career-focused education combining academic excellence with a unique student experience.