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
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.
Exploring the ever-changing landscape of education
March 31, 2025
Look back on another successful year for the Robert Macmillan Symposium in Education.
Providing a ray of sunshine through special education
March 04, 2025
Joey McDowell, BEd ’99, reflects on her passion for special education and the importance of learning from those around you.
Engaging Black youth to improve access to mental health services
February 18, 2025
PhD candidate Petra Owusu’s community-based research identifies barriers, addresses lack of race-based data in Canada.
Teachers Got Talent: Look back on the ESC Talent Show
February 07, 2025
Faculty, staff, students, family and friends filled the audience as teacher candidates took their talents to the stage.
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.
