The University of Western Ontario

country rank	8
world rank	111

University Overview

Founded in 1878, The University of Western Ontario is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of London (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario, The University of Western Ontario (UWO) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Western Ontario (UWO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 140 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	The University of Western Ontario
Acronym	UWO
Founded	1878
Motto	Veritas et Utilitas Truth and Usefulness
Colours	Purple and white
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University Location

Address	1151 Richmond Street London (population range: 250,000-499,999) N6A 3K7 Ontario Canada
T	+1 (519) 661 2111
F	+1 (519) 661 3710

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Language & Cultural
Medicine & Health
Engineering
Science & Technology

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of The University of Western Ontario for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)
International students Int'l student	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate The University of Western Ontario's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	Not available
Admission Office	The University of Western Ontario, Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions, Western Student Services Building London N6A 3K7 +1 (519) 661 2100

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate The University of Western Ontario's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	30,000-34,999
Academic Staff	3,500-3,999
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Other
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of The University of Western Ontario for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario

Year of first Accreditation
1878

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

American Library Association (ALA), Committee on Accreditation
European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the The University of Western Ontario as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations and Memberships section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Universities Canada (UC)
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
International Association of Universities (IAU)
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Canadian University Press (CUP)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium
Not reported

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 21 March 2018

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