A research-intensive public university in London, Ontario, known for its beautiful campus, strong student experience and top-ranked professional programs such as Ivey Business School.
Western University, legally The University of Western Ontario, is a public research university in London, Ontario. It is known for combining a large, comprehensive programme offering with an unusually strong sense of campus community and school spirit.
The university is home to well-regarded professional faculties, including the Ivey Business School, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Law. Its undergraduate programs in health sciences, social science, science and the arts attract students from across Canada and around the world.
Western's residence system, first-year support programs and extensive student clubs make the transition to university life easier for many newcomers. Its research strengths include neuroscience, imaging, and earth and planetary science.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Western offers entrance scholarships, in-course awards and need-based bursaries to eligible undergraduate students.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Western University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Western University.
Applications to Western University go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Applicants usually need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with required prerequisite courses that vary by program. Some programs, such as Health Sciences and the Ivey pathway, require additional or supplementary application components.
Ontario secondary school students and other applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), listing Western and their chosen programs.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Western University and OUAC.
London is a mid-sized city in southwestern Ontario, roughly midway between Toronto and Windsor, with a lower cost of living than the larger centres. The main campus sits along the Thames River in a leafy, largely residential part of the city, with Gothic-style limestone buildings and green space throughout.
Western is known for a lively, spirited campus culture, with a strong residence community and an active calendar of events. Students can join hundreds of clubs and take part in a wide variety of leadership and volunteer opportunities.
The Mustangs compete in U Sports and are known for strong football, basketball, hockey and rugby teams.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.