Western University
The Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Best Student Experience at Western
1. Unique Programs & Academic Choices
- More than 400 undergraduate programs, and 160 Master’s and PhD programs.
- 11 Faculties and a School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
- Modular undergraduate degree structure
- Unique programs for high achieving students, including:
2. Award-Winning Faculty & Staff
- More 3M National teaching award-winning faculty than any university in Ontario (second in Canada)
- 3,755 dedicated full-time faculty and support staff
3. Bright, Diverse & Satisfied Students
- 38,000 students from 121 countries around the world
- Mean entrance average of 90% (of all registered incoming secondary school students in 2016)
- Astounding first- to second-year retention rate exceeding 93%
- Graduation rates that exceed the Ontario system by almost 10%
- 22 Rhodes scholarship recipients have come from Western
- 90.5% of our graduating students would recommend Western to a friend
4. First-Rate Residence System
- Ranked as the best in Canada among large universities
- 9 residences and 3 residence styles: Traditional, suite-style and hybrid-style
- Wide range of meal plans to suit your tastes and dietary requirements
- Safe and inclusive environment within walking distance to lecture halls, libraries, recreation facilities and other services.
5. Exceptional Recognition of Your Achievement & Financial Support
- National Scholarships valued from $30,000 to $65,000
- Guaranteed admission scholarships valued from $1,000 to $10,000, based on final admission average
- More than $36 million in financial assistance available to students
- Robust financial aid, student awards and work study programs
6. Classroom Connections to Real-World Experiences
- Experiential Learning: Alternative Spring Break, Community Engaged Learning, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Mentorship, Western’s Volunteer Program, International Student Work Opportunities, Western Heads East – to name a few
- Leadership: Student government, faculty and residence councils, over 230 student clubs and student associations, 46 varsity sport teams and clubs, and one of the largest intramural sports programs in Canada.
- Western’s Co-Curricular Record helps showcase your experience to employers
7. The Western Guarantee
- Admission scholarships
- The first-year courses you want
- A place to live in residence
- An extraordinary student experience
8. A Beautiful Campus
- Founded in 1878, Western is one of the most picturesque campuses in North America, situated along the banks of the Thames River in London, Ontario.
- Western’s gothic architecture and our ivy-covered campus blend in seamlessly with 1,200 acres of rolling hills and endless scenic locations to study, chat with friends or relax.
9. Global Connections
- More than 4,500 international students from 121 countries
- More than 300,065 alumni in 154 countries worldwide
- International exchange, and study abroad opportunities at 120 institutions, in 36 countries
- Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor at Western
- International volunteer service opportunities
10. Support Networks for Work Experience
- More than 2,000 undergraduate work study and paid positions on campus
- Internship, co-op, job shadowing, fieldwork and volunteer opportunities off campus
- 94.8% employment rates for Western grads – 2 years after graduation
- Support through the Student Success Centre, Student Development Centre and Career Centres within faculties