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
Communal strength on display for event focused on newcomer mental health support
August 29, 2025
Centre for School Mental Health and Mary J. Wright Child & Youth Development Clinic host community mental health and settlement organizations ...
Expert explainer: Math education and the importance of memory and problem solving
August 26, 2025
Professor Daniel Ansari explains why mixed approach to math education is best.
Restoring education in Cambodia: ‘Lifetime commitment’ for Western professor
July 23, 2025
Kathy Hibbert also helped secure a new MOU to create reciprocal learning opportunities for fellow faculty, students.
Supporting the next generation
July 23, 2025
Former educator Dražen Ivanišević shares why he’s established an award for teacher candidates.
Expert insight: Vanishing data in the U.S. undermines good public policy, with global implications
July 15, 2025
Our Assistant Professor Albert Malkin co-authors this article in The Conversation on the loss of data sets stateside.
Six scholars honoured with Western Research Excellence Awards
July 10, 2025
Education Professor Shannon Stewart among those honoured for the success and impact of their work.
