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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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    Rankings

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    Key Statistics

    A breakdown of the key 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)
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    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