The Western Education Difference

The Western Education Difference

Western ranked top 1%

Western ranked top 1%

We’re ranked in the top 1% of universities and 190th in the world according to THE World University Rankings. Making us your go to spot for studying at an internationally respected university.

Award-winning professors

Award-winning professors

Our incredible faculty will help you every step of your academic journey. They’ve been recognized with many awards, including the Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research, a Heritage Plaque from Research Western and an Order of Canada and an Order of Ontario.

Supportive initiatives and events

Supportive initiatives and events

We have our own dedicated students’ council that organizes awards as well as professional and social events, such as the grad formal.

Diverse community

Diverse community

With more than 1,000 students from Canada and around the world, we offer a community that energizes our halls and our online programs.

Faculty-specific scholarships

Faculty-specific scholarships

We offer scholarships for a variety of programs that can help you financially while you get one of our degrees.

Degree and program choice

Degree and program choice

Become an expert in your field. With Teacher Education, Master’s and Doctorate degrees, along with Additional Qualifications and certificates, you can choose the program that’s right for your career.

Western Education Spotlight

A look at Western Education’s new SSHRC Insight Grant-funded projects

November 30, 2023
Catch a sneak peek of the six new projects, which received government support due to the important findings they’re set to bring.

‘A concern for everyone:’ CREVAWC lecture shows link between domestic, mass violence

November 21, 2023
Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission member will give keynote at the Peter Jaffe Lectures on Ending Domestic Violence.

Expert insight: School portables are a symptom of overcrowding, not a solution

November 13, 2023
Research suggests school boards have become dependent on temporary facilities to address overcrowding.

Education grad receives national award for excellence in teaching

November 12, 2023
Paige Driscoll, MPEd‘23, recognized for her work tailoring curriculum to students’ culture, interests.

Celebrating our Doctor of Education Class of 2023

November 09, 2023
Look back on our latest Doctor of Education Reception as we welcomed a new group of graduates into the Western Education alumni family.

Action research opportunities expand for Teacher Candidates

October 24, 2023
The latest opportunities include a focus on literacy that aligns with recommendations from the Right to Read inquiry report.