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 observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 28, 2023
Campus community is encouraged to reflect on its meaning and significance.

Students from low-income households felt more learning losses during pandemic: Study

September 26, 2023
Research surveys teacher experiences with remote learning in Canada, U.S.

Western-led research aims to prevent workplace violence and harassment

September 14, 2023
CREVAWC-led project secures nearly $2 million in funding from Employment and Social Development Canada..

In pursuit of passion

September 11, 2023
Graduate student Melissa Read shares how an affinity for research and mental health guided her through an uncertain career change.

Honouring a lifetime of kindness

September 07, 2023
Family and friends are working to continue Education alum Heidi Schlumpf’s legacy through acts of kindness and an important fundraising campaign

Western researcher launches land-inspired opera set in a canoe

September 07, 2023
Spy Dénommé-Welch launches his latest foray into music and opera on Sept. 12 with the premiere of Canoe.