Office of Recruitment & Retention

About Western

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The University of Western Ontario is one of the oldest and most beautiful universities in Canada.  Since our first graduating class in 1883, Western has become a vibrant centre of learning with 1,279 faculty members, 4,000 graduate students and over 33,000 undergraduate students.  With 12 Faculties and Schools, and three affiliated University Colleges, Western offers more than 200 different undergraduate programs.

Western ranks at or near the top in a range of independent surveys that compare it to other Canadian universities.  In the 2009 Globe and Mail university survey, Western ranked number 1 in most satisfied students, the quality of education, quality of teaching, course availability and variety, building and facilities as well as student residences. There were 43,000 Canadian university students who participated in this survey, rating 55 universities. The annual survey can be found at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/reportcard.

As a leading research-intensive university, Western is also recognized for its diverse combination of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.