About
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university in London, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on 455 hectares of land, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods and the Thames River bisecting the campus's eastern portion. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 102 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 31,831
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 32.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
- Staff
- 9,068
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsQS
45 subjectsUS News
31 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | =85 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 94 | 57.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 101–125 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsbusiness school of the University of Western Ontario
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Western University?
Western University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =142, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =314.
When was Western University founded?
Western University was founded in 1878.
What are the top subjects at Western University?
Top subjects at Western University include: Business Administration, Sports-Related Subjects, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Civil Engineering, Psychology.
Where is Western University located?
Western University is located in London, Canada.