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
Reflections from a passionate teacher
January 28, 2025
Western alum Bill McHugh looks back on the best year of his university experience, as well as the three decades that followed.
Expert explainer: What parents should know about early reading screening in Ontario classrooms
January 21, 2025
Next student report cards will show results of screening for senior kindergarten to Grade 2 students.
Filling in a research gap
January 14, 2025
Veteran educator Dr. Philip Capobianco seeks to raise awareness of safeguarding youth mental health in Catholic schools.
Claire Crooks earns posthumous recognition on Mayor’s honour list
January 06, 2025
The late professor, researcher and psychologist is being recognized as a Distinguished Londoner.
Faculty and students earn ONTABA awards
December 10, 2024
Two faculty members and two graduate students were honoured at the annual conference from the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis.
10 winter reads by Western faculty and alumni
December 02, 2024
The collection includes "With This Note," which is written by our alum Annalice Hayes, EdD'18.
