Western University (WU)

The University of Western Ontario or Western University (UWO) is a non-profit public public institution of higher learning founded on March 3, 1878 in the city of London (Canada) by Bishop Isaac Hellmuth of the Anglican Diocese of Huron. The UWO received its first students in 1881 with four faculties: Arts, Theology, Law and Medicine. Over the years of its existence, the university has become a top educational institution in Canada, currently occupying 8th place in the country and 198th position among the world's best institutions of higher education.

The University of Western Ontario has over 28,000 students. This is a major educational institution. The academic staff of the Canadian university - 1620 teachers. 17% of the student community are from other countries of the world. UWO has exchange programs for students and teachers. This trend allows to improve the quality of education, using the achievements of foreign specialists in teaching and research activities.

Students have access to both fixed and distance learning, eleven faculties, postgraduate and doctoral studies, as well as three university-related colleges that provide a wide choice for education in Canada. Western University offers over 400 different specializations, at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Here are opened educational faculties, where you can choose interesting curricula:

• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Don Wright Music School
• University College of Huron
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Science / School of Medicine and Dentistry /
• Arts and Humanities
• Engineering
• Food and Nutrition
• Health sciences
• Kinesiology
• Management and Organizational Studies
• Commercial Aviation Management
• Media, information and technology culture
• Medical science
• Nursing

The rating of this school is quite high. It is prestigious to receive education at UWO, thanks to the high quality of education and credibility among employers. University graduates have high chances to quickly find a decent job in a successful company.

The University of Western Ontario is a member of the following associations and groups:

• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
• Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Council of Ontario Universities
• International Association of Universities
• Canadian Bureau for International Education
• Canadian university press

All students have access to internships, co-op, and work placement programs. A common first year of study gives students the opportunity to explore different areas before choosing a specialization.

Courses, assignments, and discussions are conducted on the OWL learning platform.

• Humanities: Arts and Humanities Advanced Studies (SASAH), African American Studies, Classical Studies, Creative Arts and Production, Digital Humanities, English Language and Literature, Film Studies, French Language and Literature, Linguistics, Philosophy, Theatre Studies, Visual Arts, Gender Studies, Writing Studies,
• Computer Science: Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Game Development, Information Systems, Software Engineering,
• Engineering: Artificial Intelligence Systems, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Structural, Electrical, Integrated, Mechanical, Mechatronic Systems Engineering,
• Health Sciences: Family Studies and Human Development, Foods and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Kinesiology, Clinical Kinesiology, Nursing,
• Media and Information: Media, Information and Technoculture,
• Music: Music, Popular Music Studies, Administrative Studies in Music, Music Recording Arts,
• Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Physics/Medical Physics and Astronomy, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences,
• Medical Sciences: Biochemistry, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, Medical Biophysics, Medical Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, One Health Concept, Pathology, Physiology and Pharmacology,
• Social Sciences: Anthropology, Economics, Gender Studies and Women's Studies, Geography and Environment, History, Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,
• Business: Accounting, Commercial Aviation Management, Consumer Behaviour, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management and Legal Studies, Business Administration with Distinction,
• Medicine and Dentistry: Medicine (MD), Dentistry, Dental Surgery, Dental Research, General Practice Residency, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
• Law: Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Public Administration, Intellectual Property/Information Technology, International Law, Labour Law/Employment/Social Justice, Litigation,
• Teacher Education: Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, Intermediate/Senior.

The university has an international reputation and ranks among Canada's leading research universities — the annual research funding volume at Western University is 280 million dollars.

The university is affiliated with the Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Health Care London and the London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute — the partnerships support shared faculty, research programs, and clinical education. The university's technology transfer office helps researcher-inventors find a path to commercial success through licensing or the creation of a new spin-off venture.

In 2008, the city of London, Ontario, where the university is located, received the National Multiculturalism Award for promoting cultural diversity from the organization Enriching My Canada and Yours Awards Foundation.

The campus is home to student residences:

• Alumni House Residence,
• Ausable Hall Residence,
• Bayfield Hall Residence,
• Beaver Hall Residence,
• Clare Hall Residence & Mercato,
• Delaware Hall Residence,
• Elgin Hall Residence,
• Essex Hall Residence,
• Lambton Hall Residence,
• London Hall Residence,
• Medway Hall Residence,
• Ontario Hall Residence,
• Perth Hall Residence.

From May through mid-August, summer accommodation for visiting guests is also available on campus.

Prospective students can view the residences during a campus tour, except in late August and September when students are moving into their new accommodation.

The campus has more than 30 dining options: residence dining halls, cafes and quick-service outlets, The Wave Restaurant, and The Spoke café — both operated by the University Students' Council — as well as The Grad Club, which is managed by the Society of Graduate Students.

Students at Western can join student government bodies:

• University Students' Council — for undergraduate students,
• Society of Graduate Students — an association for graduate students.

The University of Western Ontario occupies a leading position among research universities in Canada. Its scientists conduct research and promote knowledge that provides tangible benefits for the economic, social and cultural development of Canadians, as well as at the global level.

The university constantly conducts active scientific research in various fields of science (including fundamental and applied discoveries). Among the recent recent studies are the following:

• Alzheimer's research;
• The search for new ways to treat concussion, which affects Canadians during sports;
• Finding ways to improve the sustainability of residential buildings in a changing climate and increasing the number of dangerous tornadoes and hurricanes.

The campus is located in the city limits of London. On campus there are educational buildings, student dormitories, a library, laboratories, classrooms for education, a cinema, a concert hall, sports and gyms, cafeterias, canteens and cafes.

Exams are usually scheduled at 9:00, 14:00, and 19:00; students must be prepared to take the exam at any of these times. To be admitted to a written exam, a Western ONECard student ID or another government-issued photo ID is required.

If a course is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the full amount paid for it will be refunded.

All applicants are allowed to enter the UWO, without taking into account religious and political beliefs, as well as gender. The selection committee takes into account previous academic results and exam results. For foreign applicants, you must pass a test of knowledge of English as a foreign language (TOEFL certificate - the minimum acceptable score of 86), or the IELTS exam - the minimum acceptable score - 6 out of 9). All documents included in the application package must be accompanied by a notarized translation into English. The list of required documents, deadlines and deadlines are posted on the official website of the university.

The cost of education for foreign students studying at the undergraduate and graduate programs is 18,876 USD / year.

In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the cost of accommodation, meals. According to rough estimates, they will be $ 630-1130 USD / month.

At the application preparation stage, the university provides prospective students with a tuition cost estimate and information on financing options, including scholarships and grants.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision