About Western University
Western University is a global community of passionate individuals focused on making change in the world today. As a top Canadian research and teaching institution, we bring together diverse minds and disciplines to power individual purpose for collective impact. The Western experience fosters meaningful connections that last a lifetime.
At Western, you will belong to a community of more than 43,000 students from 129 countries. Our unique learning environment includes exceptional academics, outstanding facilities, and internships, co-ops or practicums in every program. You can take part in diverse experiences and access the right support to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.
With 400 undergraduate options and more than 150 graduate degree programs across the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences, you can tailor your academic journey to meet your goals. Western’s 12 faculties and schools provide a full range of degree options and specializations, including professional programs in business, medicine, dentistry, engineering, law and education.
Western’s 500-hectare campus is considered one of the most beautiful in Canada, filled with trees and green space, and a mix of historic and modern buildings. Our 11 on-campus residences provide a safe and comfortable living community for students, and our home, London, Ontario is a vibrant city of 423,000 people just two hours west of Toronto.
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Subjects taught at Western University
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Life sciences
- Sport Science
- Biological Sciences
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
- Sociology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Law
- Law
Education
- Education
Psychology
- Psychology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Key statistics
- 31,227Number of FTE Students(1)
- 27%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 56 : 44Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 24%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 32.7No. of students per staff(1)