Western University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Western University

Western University is a global community focused on making change in the world today. As a top Canadian research and teaching institution, Western brings together diverse minds and disciplines to power individual purpose for collective impact. The Western experience fosters meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

Home to more than 42,000 students from 126 countries, Western offers 400+ undergraduate programs, approximately 170 first-year courses, over 150 graduate programs and 200+ student clubs, providing endless opportunities to explore intellectual and personal passions. Flexible academic options inspire cross-disciplinary discovery, while the close-knit, community-focused environment fosters meaningful connections and lifelong relationships.

Experiential learning is at the heart of Western’s approach, offering all undergraduate students access to education abroad, entrepreneurship, project-based learning, research, and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Research is at the core of the University's mission and external support for research projects exceeds $283 million per year. With world-renowned centres like the Western Institute for Neuroscience and the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, Western connects students to groundbreaking research. Through summer research internships, undergraduates work alongside faculty mentors, gaining valuable skills and preparing for future careers.

Western’s research strengths run deep. Our world-class researchers are leading the way in creating more sustainable communities, unlocking the mysteries of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, navigating new realities in space exploration and tackling the challenges of deepening social divides and global instability.

Considered one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses, blending historic and modern architecture, Western sits along the Thames River in London, Ontario, a vibrant, welcoming community of over 445,000 just two hours west of Toronto.

About Western University

Western University is a global community focused on making change in the world today. As a top Canadian research and teaching institution, Western brings together diverse minds and disciplines to power individual purpose for collective impact. The Western experience fosters meaningful connections that last a lifetime.

Home to more than 42,000 students from 126 countries, Western offers 400+ undergraduate programs, approximately 170 first-year courses, over 150 graduate programs and 200+ student clubs, providing endless opportunities to explore intellectual and personal passions. Flexible academic options inspire cross-disciplinary discovery, while the close-knit, community-focused environment fosters meaningful connections and lifelong relationships.

Experiential learning is at the heart of Western’s approach, offering all undergraduate students access to education abroad, entrepreneurship, project-based learning, research, and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Research is at the core of the University's mission and external support for research projects exceeds $283 million per year. With world-renowned centres like the Western Institute for Neuroscience and the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, Western connects students to groundbreaking research. Through summer research internships, undergraduates work alongside faculty mentors, gaining valuable skills and preparing for future careers.

Western’s research strengths run deep. Our world-class researchers are leading the way in creating more sustainable communities, unlocking the mysteries of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, navigating new realities in space exploration and tackling the challenges of deepening social divides and global instability.

Considered one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses, blending historic and modern architecture, Western sits along the Thames River in London, Ontario, a vibrant, welcoming community of over 445,000 just two hours west of Toronto.

Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (6)

American Cultural Studies

American Studies

Archaeology and Biological Anthropology

Art History

Art History and Museum Studies

Art History and Studio Arts

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Business and Management (6)

Accounting (BMOS)

Economics

Economics with HBA from Ivey

Finance (BMOS)

Financial Economics

Financial Modelling

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical Engineering (BESc)

Civil Engineering (BESc)

Commercial Aviation Management (flight) (BMOS)

Commercial Aviation Management (non-flight) (BMOS)

Computer Engineering (BESc)

Computer Science

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

BMSc with HBA from Ivey (BMSc)

Biochemistry (BMSc)

Biochemistry and Cancer Biology (BMSc)

Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BMSc)

Biochemistry and Chemistry

Biochemistry and Pathology of Human Disease (BMSc)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Applied Mathematics

Applied Mathematics Methods

Astrophysics

Biodiversity and Conservation

Chemical Biology (BMSc)

Chemistry

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Actuarial Science

Anthropology

Applied Statistics

Consumer Behavior (BMOS)

Criminology

Data Science

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Ancient Philosophy (Taught)

Art History (Taught)

Classics (Taught)

Comparative Literature (Taught)

English (Taught)

French Studies (Taught)

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Business and Management (6)

Business (Executive Master of Business Administration) (EMBA) (Taught)

Business (Master of Business Administration) (Taught)

Economics (Taught)

Financial Economics (MFE) (Taught)

Management (Taught)

Engineering and Technology (6)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (MESc) (Taught)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (MEng) (Taught)

Civil and Environmental Engineering (MESc) (Taught)

Civil and Environmental Engineering (MEng) (Taught)

Computer Science (Taught)

Design and Manufacturing Engineering (Taught)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Anatomy and Cell Biology (Clinical) (Taught)

Anatomy and Cell Biology (Research) (Taught)

Biochemistry (Taught)

Biology (Taught)

Biomedical Engineering (MESc) (Taught)

Clinical Medical Biophysics (Taught)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Applied Mathematics (Taught)

Astronomy (Taught)

Chemistry (Taught)

Environment and Sustainability (MES) (Taught)

Geography (MA) (Taught)

Geography (MSc) (Taught)

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Advanced Health Care Practice (MClSc) (Taught)

Anthropology (Applied Archaeology) (Taught)

Anthropology (Taught)

Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc) (Taught)

Data Analytics (MDA) (Taught)

Education - Professional (MPEd) (Taught)

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Others (1)

Executive MBA

University information

Total students

31,591

UG students

78%

PG students

22%

International students

6,811

UG students

61%

PG students

39%

Total faculty staff

1,290

Domestic staff

51%

Int'l staff

49%

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Western University is one of the top public universities in London, Canada. It is ranked #=120 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

2012
#173
2014
#=199
2015
#191
2016
#192
2017
#198
2018
#=210
2019
#=214
2020
#211
2021
#203
2022
#170
2023
#=172
2024
#114
2025
#=120

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