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

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.

ENOUGH. A systemic crisis calls for radical change

November 27, 2024
Hear from members of our Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children in this story for the Western Alumni Magazine.

Faculty and students share insights from NZEALS 2024

November 21, 2024
The group hosted a panel discussion at the biennial conference from the New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society.

Faculty Research Partner Day returns Apr. 25, 2025

November 19, 2024
Join us for another round of relevant research networking hosted by the Faculty of Education.

Honouring our Doctor of Education Class of 2024

November 06, 2024
We congratulate a group of trailblazers and changemakers who are setting off to create lasting impacts in their communities.