What Students Say
Likes
- My rational for choosing the program was the interesting breakdown of the program. The courses aligned with my interests in being a food industry professional. There were many relatives in Guelph and moving here would help me feel home away from home.
- The amazing people and hostile environment about the University is great to talk about. You get to meet and connect with people from diverse backgrounds and work experiences.
- This platform of knowledge transfer molded me to have better communication and improved social networking in my non-academic life.
Dislikes
- Honestly, there is nothing I like I dislike about the University. A drawback to my transition in the University of Guelph, would be the first snow that was inconvenient while transiting to classes.
- The online classes during COVID period prevented much one on one meetings in person and communication was broken many times.
Required Exams for Admission
I was able to be molded into a professional maturity with a sense of food safety leadership. The experience is life long lasting and can be applied to any food industry in the world.
Course Curriculum
Yes. The course structure opened up many opportunities to crack real life industry affiliated assignments and exams.
Faculty
There is a great relationship with student and staff. They were always approachable via emails as well as in person. My favorite professor was my mentor and research supervisor - Professor Maria Corradini.
Campus Life
There are so many social networking events on campus. The exciting part is each ethnic background gets chance and facilities to celebrate their national events!
Placement
If you are aggressive and passionate about your field, you will definitely find lot of opportunities waiting for you.
Accommodation
Living in the University is expensive. Much better to take a house off campus.
Exams
The admission requirements for the Masters of FSQA program were secondary high school grades and IELTS score of 7.5. I received my IELTS grade of 7.5 and 90% CGPA in secondary high school degree. Yes, I submitted my SOP and CV. Key Points in SOP: Reason why you took the program and the country. What the plans are after graduation.
Fees
Around 26000 -28000 CAD
Scholarship
Robert Orr Lawson Scholarship - 5000$ (University of Guelph) Awarded to students with outstanding research project and maintaining 9.0 GPA in all semesters
