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
Passive scrolling linked to anxiety, other mental health concerns in teens
May 13, 2025
Exceeding two hours of weekday screen time doubled odds of clinically elevated anxiety, quadrupled emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Expert Insight: Philosopher Hannah Arendt provokes us to rethink what education is for in the era of AI
May 13, 2025
Published in The Conversation, Professor Paul Tarc explores the need to rethink education in the era of AI.
Western Education celebrates annual Awards for Excellence
May 08, 2025
The event is held in honour of those who excel in their duties as supporters of the Faculty’s Teacher Education program.
Western Education and Ecuador’s UNESUM launch visiting scholar exchange
May 06, 2025
The program will support two visiting scholars per year and the Faculty of Education will help cover costs for travel, accommodations and meals.
Western’s future ESL teachers gain practical skills working with local instructors
April 30, 2025
Community engaged learning project gives students hands-on experience, creating language activities for newcomers.
Western’s youth mental health clinic celebrates expansion, improved care for local families
April 08, 2025
Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic moved into new home at Faculty of Education Building.
