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)
- 3,732 dedicated full-time faculty and support staff
3. Bright, Diverse & Satisfied Students
- 41,940 students from 128 countries around the world
- Mean entrance average of 90% (of all registered in-coming secondary school students in 2016)
- Astounding first- to second-year retention rate, exceeding 93%
- Graduation rates that exceed the Ontario system by almost 10%
- 24 Rhodes scholarship recipients have come from Western
- 90.6% 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 $72,000
- 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: Impact Experience, 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 sports 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 5,800 international students from 128 countries
- More than 325,00 alumni in 150 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 Experience, Student Accessibility Services and Career Centres within faculties