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Western University

London, Canada · Public · Est. 1878

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1878

Type

Public

Location

London, Canada

QS World University Rankings 2027

=142 in the world

About the university

Western University was founded in 1878 in London, Ontario. It is a research-intensive member of the U15 group, with more than 42,000 students from 134 countries and more than 393,000 alumni.

Western is known for the Ivey Business School and its HBA business degree, for Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, and for health sciences, engineering and computer science. At graduate level it runs one-year, three-term professional master's such as the Master of Engineering (MEng), the Master of Data Analytics and the Master of Management of Applied Science, which includes a co-op term.

Indian students look at Western for a highly ranked university with a classic residential campus and guaranteed first-year housing. Fees are higher than at many Canadian universities, but Western offers automatic entrance awards for international students, such as the $10,000 Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship.

London is a mid-sized city in southwestern Ontario, west of Toronto. Living costs are lower than in Toronto, and the city has a large student population.

Founded
1878, in London, Ontario
Type
Public research university, member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities
Total students
More than 42,000 (Western); 32,366 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data
International students
22% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data); students from 134 countries
Student–staff ratio
31.9 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Faculties
12 faculties and schools, including Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, Ivey Business School and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
Intakes
September for bachelor's degrees; most professional master's start in September

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    =142 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    =212 in the world

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
Master of Engineering (MEng), Electrical and Computer Engineering1 year (3 terms, full time)C$47,152≈ ₹31.6 lakh
Master of Data Analytics (MDA)1 year (3 terms, 12 months)C$61,022≈ ₹40.9 lakh
Computer Science (BSc)4 years (honours)C$55,167≈ ₹37 lakh
Engineering (BESc), including Software, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering4 years (common first year, then your discipline)C$64,310≈ ₹43.1 lakh
Master of Management of Applied Science (MMASc)1 year (2 terms of courses and 1 co-op work term)C$61,022≈ ₹40.9 lakh
Management & Organizational Studies (BMOS)4 yearsC$60,105≈ ₹40.3 lakh
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical and Materials Engineering1 year (3 terms, full time)C$47,152≈ ₹31.6 lakh
Master of Engineering (MEng), Civil and Environmental Engineering1 year (3 terms, full time)C$47,152≈ ₹31.6 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • First-year bachelor's

    Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship (WCAS)

    Value: $10,000 plus guaranteed on-campus residence for the first two years

    Eligibility: International high school students admitted to Western. No separate application. Conditions apply.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • First-year bachelor's

    Continue in Canada Admission Scholarship (CCAS)

    Value: $40,000 over four years plus four years of guaranteed on-campus residence

    Eligibility: High school students already studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit. Conditions apply.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Western accepts CBSE (AISSCE), CISCE (ISC) and State Board results (Intermediate, Pre-University, Higher Secondary).
  • Admitted students typically have at least the equivalent of a B (3.0); competitive programmes expect more. Indian students usually need at least 73% to keep a conditional offer for most Main Campus programmes.
  • Subject requirements: Engineering needs Chemistry, Physics and Maths (plus the Casper test); Computer Science needs Maths and a science; Health Sciences needs Biology and Maths; MOS needs Maths.
  • Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and submit the India Grades Form. You can apply with in-progress Class 12 results.

Postgraduate

  • Master's applicants need at least a B- average in their last two full-time years; MEng and MMASc ask for at least 70%.
  • Western assesses degrees against a four-year Canadian bachelor's, and some three-year bachelor's degrees may not meet the requirement. The MDA and MEng ask for a four-year degree.
  • International MEng and MDA applicants can also use a pathway through Western International College.
  • MMASc applications for international students close on 31 January; the MDA opens applications on 15 October for the following September.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Standard X and Standard XII results (bachelor's applicants), plus the India Grades Form
  • Degree transcripts and certificate (master's applicants)
  • English test score
  • Programme supplements where asked (for example the Casper test for Engineering)
  • $2,500 non-refundable admission deposit for new international undergraduates (2025–26 figure)

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS AcademicBachelor's: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each section. Graduate: 6.5 overall; MEng asks for no band below 6.0.
PTE AcademicBachelor's: 58 overall with 56 in each section. Not listed for graduate admission.
TOEFL iBTBachelor's: 83 (20 per section) for tests before 21 January 2026; 4.5 on the new scale after that. Graduate: 86 (20 per section) before 21 January 2026.
Duolingo English TestBachelor's: 115 with 100 in each subscore. Graduate: 115.
WaiverBachelor's: four full-time years of secondary school taught in English can qualify you for a waiver (not for Nursing); approval is not guaranteed.

Accommodation and living costs

First-year residence is guaranteed for eligible incoming students. Your residence cost is the room rate plus a meal plan, which is mandatory in most first-year halls. Rates below are for 2026–27; a $900 prepayment is due when you apply.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
Traditional-style double roomRoom only; add a meal planC$8,900–10,450per year≈ ₹6 lakh – ₹7 lakh
Traditional-style single roomRoom onlyC$11,040–11,280per year≈ ₹7.4 lakh – ₹7.6 lakh
Hybrid and suite-style single roomsRoom onlyC$11,160–13,620per year≈ ₹7.5 lakh – ₹9.1 lakh
Meal planC$7,700–8,300per year≈ ₹5.2 lakh – ₹5.6 lakh

Campus and location

Western's main campus in London, Ontario, is a large residential campus with 12 faculties and schools and on-campus first-year residences.

  • First-year halls range from traditional to hybrid and suite-style, with dining halls and 24/7 front desks.
  • Ivey Business School, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Engineering are on the main campus.
  • Western International College offers a first-year pathway for international students in Management & Organizational Studies, Science and Social Science, and pathways into the MEng and MDA.
  • Western English Language Centre runs English programmes for students who do not yet meet the requirement.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Western's one-year professional master's, such as the MEng, MDA and MMASc (which includes a co-op work term), are designed for quick entry to work. See our Canada guide for post-study work rules.

Graduate outcomes
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FAQs

How much does Western cost for an Indian student?

For 2026–27, first-year international tuition is $55,167 for Computer Science, $64,310 for Engineering and $47,493 for most Science, Social Science and Health Sciences programmes. Graduate fees are charged per term; the MEng is $15,717.33 a term for three terms.

What Class 12 marks do I need?

Western says admitted students typically have the equivalent of a B (3.0) or higher, and Indian students usually need at least 73% to keep a conditional offer for most programmes. Competitive programmes expect more.

Is my three-year degree accepted for a master's?

Possibly not. Western compares degrees with a four-year Canadian bachelor's and says some three-year degrees may not meet the requirement. The MEng and MDA ask for a four-year degree.

Are there scholarships for international students?

Yes. The Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship gives $10,000 and guaranteed residence for two years to international high school students, with no separate application.

Is first-year residence guaranteed?

Yes, for eligible incoming first-year students. In 2026–27 a traditional double room costs $8,900 to $10,450 a year plus a meal plan of $7,700 to $8,300.

Sources

  1. Western Registrar: 2026–27 international undergraduate fee schedule (opens in a new tab)
  2. Western Registrar: Fall 2026 international graduate fee schedule (opens in a new tab)
  3. Western Registrar: Fee schedules (opens in a new tab)
  4. Western: Admission requirements for India (opens in a new tab)
  5. Western: Undergraduate English language proficiency (opens in a new tab)
  6. Western: International high school students and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  7. Western SGPS: International applicants and English requirements (opens in a new tab)
  8. Western SGPS: Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEng) (opens in a new tab)
  9. Western SGPS: Master of Data Analytics (opens in a new tab)
  10. Western SGPS: Master of Management of Applied Science (opens in a new tab)
  11. Western Housing: Residence fees and payment 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)
  12. THE World University Rankings 2027: Western University (opens in a new tab)

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