Come to Guelph for Research | Study Abroad
The University of Guelph welcomes visiting students in a collaborative, research-intensive environment. Whether you are coming as a Visiting International Research Student (VIRS) or through the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, this page provides key information to help you understand your options and prepare for your time at U of G.
Visiting International Research Students (VIRS)
A Visiting International Research Student (VIRS) is registered as a full-time student in their home country and visiting the University of Guelph for a period of one month two twelve months for training, research or other experiential learning activity. VIRS activities are not part of any existing formal University of Guelph degree program but are meant to facilitate the collegial sharing of expertise, mentoring and supervision with students from abroad on a short-term visiting basis. VIRS status does not apply to Post-docs, paid employees or non-student visitors such as guest lecturers or sabbatical stays. Learn more about VIRS policies and procedures.
Mitacs Globalink Research Interns
The Globalink Research Internship is a 12-week initiative that pairs faculty with undergraduate students from eligible international academic institutions for a full-time internship, allowing professors to help further the intern's research, and interns to supplement their learning through participating in career-building training courses and conferences. If you are coming to the University of Guelph as a Mitacs Globalink Research Intern (GRI) or a supervisor of an incoming Mitacs Global Research Intern, the information below should help you prepare. Learn more about Mitacs policies and procedures.