Western University is a research-intensive institution in London, Ontario, ranked among Canada's top five universities. It's best known for the Ivey Business School, one of the world's most respected business programs. Students benefit from strong employer networks and one of Canada's highest graduate employment rates.
London, Ontario, Canada
Top 5 in Canada (Maclean's 2024)
Top 250 – QS World University Rankings 2024
Ivey Business School – AACSB & EQUIS accredited
Top 3 in Canada for graduate employment outcomes
U15 member – Canada's top research universities group
MBA (Ivey Business School)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 670+
Master of Engineering (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Master of Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Juris Doctor (JD) – Faculty of Law
Professional DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, LSAT required
Ivey Business School — one of only 2% of business schools globally with both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation.
Case-method teaching at Ivey — students analyze 350+ real business cases per year.
Schulich School of Medicine — one of Canada's most competitive medical programs.
U15 research group member — Western receives over $250 million in annual research funding.
Ivey MBA graduates join firms like McKinsey, RBC, and Deloitte, with median salaries above CAD $120,000.
Engineering and computer science alumni frequently land roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Canadian tech firms.
Medical Sciences graduates have strong placement rates into Canadian and US medical schools.
Law graduates are recruited by Bay Street firms and top public sector legal offices across Canada.
Undergrad
Rolling – closes March 2025
Postgrad
Rolling – varies by program
Undergrad
Not available for most programs
Postgrad
Rolling – select graduate programs only
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Ivey MBA only – closes February 2025
Western's main campus spans 400 hectares and is regularly listed among Canada's most attractive campuses. Most facilities, student housing, and services are within walking distance.
London is a mid-sized city with a low cost of living compared to Toronto or Vancouver. It has a large student population, good transit links, and is two hours from Toronto by train.
Valid Canadian student visa (study permit)
Letter of acceptance from Western
Proof of tuition and living funds
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Medical exam if required by IRCC
Biometrics enrollment at visa application centre
