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Western University

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London, Canada
201–250th in World University Rankings 2024
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    About

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    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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    Key Student Statistics

    A breakdown of student statistics at Western University

    • gender ratio
      Student gender ratio
      56 F : 44 M (1)
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      International student percentage
      24% (1)
    • student per staff
      Students per staff
      33 (1)
    • student
      Student total
      30176 (1)

    Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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    Subjects Taught at Western University

    See below for a range of subjects taught at Western University

    Engineering176–200th

    • General Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

    Social Sciences176–200th

    • Sociology
    • Politics and International Studies
    • Geography
    • Communication and Media Studies

    Psychology101–125th

    • Psychology

    Physical Sciences301–400th

    • Chemistry
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
    • Physics and Astronomy
    • Mathematics and Statistics

    Life Sciences301–400th

    • Sport Science
    • Biological Sciences

    Law176–200th

    • Law

    Education=75th

    • Education

    Computer Science201–250th

    • Computer Science

    Arts and Humanities151–175th

    • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
    • History, Philosophy and Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Art, Performing Art and Design

    Business and Economics86th

    • Economics and Econometrics
    • Business and Management
    • Accounting and Finance

    Clinical and Health126–150th

    • Medicine and Dentistry
    • Other Health
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    Downloads

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    western-university-viewbook-2024-25.pdf

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    western-university-international-viewbook-2024.pdf