Western University

The initial aspirations of Bishop Hellmuth carry through to the internationally known research of our top scholars today. These leaders of vision, courage and imagination have always looked to the future in shaping Western University.

Key Facts

• Ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide
• A founding member of the U15 – Canada’s most distinguished research universities
• 43,352 students, including more than 4,759 international students from 129 countries
• One of the highest national entrance averages of first-year students at 91%
• First to second year retention rate of 93%—one of the highest in Canada
• A proud legacy of Rhodes Scholars, with the 24^th announced in 2019
• 12 faculties, including the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as well professional programs in Medicine, Business, Law and Engineering
• More than 400 combinations of undergraduate majors, minors and specializations
• 88 different graduate degree programs, including a range of interdisciplinary programs
• 26 faculty recipients of 3M National Teaching Fellowships—second highest in Canada
• 92.5% employment rate 6 months after graduation
• More than 328,000 alumni in 160 countries worldwide