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Canada’s best student experience Since 1878, Western University has been a destination of choice for the world’s brightest minds seeking the best learning experience at a Canadian research university. Western offers more than 400 undergraduate programs and 88 different graduate degree programs, allowing students to tailor their education to personal strengths and career ambitions. At Western, you will learn from nationally and internationally renowned professors and researchers. You will also have the opportunity to complement your academic program with an exceptional range of curricular and co-curricular activities, including leadership and learning opportunities both on and off campus.

Western Facts• More than 38,000 students

• 4,300 international students from 127 different countries

• Ranked among the world’s top 1 per cent of universities worldwide

• One of Canada’s leading research universities

• Rated with 5 stars from QS Stars, recognizing world-class quality of education

• 292,181 alumni in 154 countries worldwide

Faculty of Arts & Humanities Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

• Art History• Art History and Museum Studies• Art History and Studio Arts• Arts & Humanities (SASAH)• Classical Studies• Creative Writing and English

Language & Literature• English Language and Literature• Film Studies• French Studies• German Language and Culture• Global Gender Studies• Italian Language and Culture• Linguistics• Medieval Studies• Museum and Curatorial Studies• Philosophy• Sexuality Studies• Spanish Language (Linguistics and

Hispanic Cultures)• Studio Arts• Theatre Studies• Women’s Studies• Arts with HBA from Ivey*

Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc)

• Chemical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Computer Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Green Process Engineering• Integrated Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Mechatronic Systems Engineering• Software Engineering• Engineering with HBA from Ivey* • Engineering with Law*

Faculty of Health SciencesBachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

• Health and Aging• Health Sciences• Health Promotion• Health Sciences with Biology• Rehabilitation Sciences• Health Sciences with HBA from Ivey*

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Kinesiology• Kinesiology (BA or BSc)• Fitness and Exercise Prescription• Professional Kinesiology• Rehabilitation Sciences• Sport Management• Sport Management with HBA

from Ivey*• BA – Honors with Law*

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Collaborative program with Fanshawe College)

Faculty of Information & Media Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Media, Information & Technoculture (MIT)

• Media & the Public Interest (MPI)• MIT with HBA from Ivey*

Don Wright Faculty of Music Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Music• Music Administrative Studies• Popular Music Studies• Music with HBA from Ivey*

Bachelor of Music (BMus)• Music Education• Music History• Music Performance• Music Theory• Music Composition

Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMusA)• Musical Arts• Musical Arts with HBA from Ivey*• Music Recording Arts (MRA)

(collaborative program with Fanshawe College)

Faculty of Science Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• Actuarial Science• Animal Behaviour• Applied Mathematics• Applied Mathematics Methods• Applied Statistics• Astrophysics• Biochemistry and Chemistry• Biodiversity and Conservation• Bioinformatics• Biology• Chemistry• Computer Science• Data Science• Ecosystem Health• Environmental Geoscience• Environmental Science• Financial Modelling• Genetics• Genetics and Biochemistry• Geology• Geology and Biology• Geophysics• Information Systems• Integrated Science (WISc)• Materials Science• Mathematical Sciences• Mathematics• Mathematics in Society• Medical Physics• Neuroscience• Physics• Scientific Computing and

Numerical Methods• Statistics• Science with HBA from Ivey*

Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc)

• Biochemistry• Biochemistry and Cancer Biology• Biochemistry and Cell Biology• Biochemistry and Pathology of

Human Disease• Biochemistry of Infection and

Immunity• Chemical Biology• Computational Biochemistry• Epidemiology and Biostatistics• Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences• Medical Biophysics • Medical Biophysics and

Biochemistry• Medical Cell Biology• Medical Health Informatics• Microbiology and Immunology• Microbiology and Immunology

with Pathology• Neuroscience• One Health• Pathology• Pharmacology• Physiology• Physiology and Pharmacology• BMSc with HBA from Ivey*Foods and Nutrition (BSc)**

• Food Science and Technology• Nutrition and Dietetics

Faculty of Social Science Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• American Cultural Studies• American Studies• Anthropology• Archaeology and Biological

Anthropology• Criminology• Developmental Cognitive

Neuroscience• Economics

• Environment and Health• Financial Economics• First Nations Studies• Geographic Information Science• Geography• Geography and Commercial

Aviation Management• Global Economics• Global Gender Studies• History• International Relations• Jewish Studies• Linguistic Anthropology• Linguistics• Middle East Studies• Physical Geography• Politics, Philosophy & Economics• Political Science• Psychology• Sexuality Studies• Sociocultural Anthropology• Sociology• Sociology of Population, Aging and

Health• Urban Development• Women’s Studies• Economics, Geography, Political

Science, Psychology, Urban Development, or Women’s Studies with HBA from Ivey*

Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)

• Accounting• Consumer Behavior• Finance• Human Resource Management• Public Administration• Commercial Aviation Management

(flight or non-flight)

*Note: combined programs with Ivey, Law or other faculties are 5-6 years in length. See program website for specific details.

**Programs in Foods and Nutrition are offered through Brescia University College, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CHOICESwww.welcome.uwo.ca/programs/programs_by_faculty

WELCOME TO WESTERNwww.welcome.uwo.ca/international

Alice Munro

2013 Nobel Laureate in Literature

Jack Cowin

Founder and Executive Chairman, Competitive Foods Australia

Stephen S. Poloz

Governor, Bank of Canada

Juggan Kazim

Model, actress and television personality, Pakistan

Dr. Margaret Chan

Former Director-General, World Health Organization

Ken Chu

Chairman and CEO, Mission Hills Group, Hong Kong

A few of Western’s Distinguished Alumni

Designated Learning Institution Number: O19375892122Note: the first character in the DLI number is the letter 'O', not a zero. ì

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Tobias OlusanyaLondon, U.K. Economics

“Living in residence is very community-based. I came here not knowing anyone and now I’ve met so many people. It exceeded my expectations. Don’t be afraid to adapt and try new things here – you will have a great experience!”

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTwww.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances | contact@uwo.ca | +1.519.661.2100

Scholarships & Awards ProgramInternational President’s Entrance ScholarshipsAs part of the National Scholarship Program, three scholarships worth $50,000 each are available to exceptional international students. Selection is based on outstanding academic performance, creative and innovative thought, and significant achievement in extracurricular activities. Students must complete a National Scholarship application which includes an essay and a nomination from their school. The application is available in mid-November. For additional information about the National Scholarship Program please visit: www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/national_scholarship_program.html

Application deadline: February 14, 2018

Admission ScholarshipsWestern’s Admission Scholarships are unlimited in number and automatically awarded upon registration at Western. To be considered for an admission scholarship you must apply directly from secondary school to Western’s Main Campus for full-time, first-year studies. No application is required for consideration. International students are eligible to be considered for Western’s Admission Scholarships. Western also offers faculty-specific entrance scholarships and awards with varying values and criteria. For full details and important eligibility information on all scholarship opportunities please visit our website:

www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards

Additional scholarships are available through the Canadian government and other sources. Explore the following websites to view available options:

www.scholarships.gc.ca

www.scholarshipscanada.com

Virginia Harris International Admission Scholarships Awarded annually to two full-time international undergraduate students entering their first year in any program who have attained the highest admission averages and who are not already receiving an admission scholarship. The Office of the Registrar will select two recipients. Value: $5,500.

Dr. Amit Chakma International Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time international undergraduate student entering first year of any program in any faculty, based on high academic achievement (minimum 90 per cent average). The Office of the Registrar will automatically offer the scholarship to the selected student based on their final admission average. Value: $2,500.

Rita & Vincent Mendes de Franca International Scholarship Awarded annually to an international full-time undergraduate student entering first year in any faculty, based on high academic achievement (minimum 90 per cent average). Preference will be given to a student from Mexico, Latin America, South America or the Caribbean. Value: $1,000.

Financial Assistance and Work OpportunitiesStudent Financial Services and Student Financial Aid provides financial support and guidance to students during their time at Western through a variety of financial aid programs, including bursaries. Bursaries are non-repayable grants awarded on the basis of financial need.

Western also offers a specific International Student Bursary program, and an Emergency Loan program. To qualify for assistance, students must meet selected criteria, fill out an application and/or speak to an International Student Advisor.

www.iesc.uwo.ca/finaid

The International Student Work Opportunities Program is a work study program for international students designed to provide financial assistance through paid part-time employment on campus.

www.iesc.uwo.ca/iswop

ADMISSIONSCHOLARSHIP

VALUEFINAL

ADMISSION AVERAGE

Continuing Admission Scholarship

$10,000 ($2,500/year for up to four years)

95% or higher

Western Scholarship of

Excellence

$2,000 each (one year)

90 – 94.9%

Western Scholarship of

Distinction

$1,000 each (one year)

88 – 89.9%

Mari FujiwaraTokyo, Japan

International President’s Entrance Scholarship Recipient

School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities (SASAH)

“Getting the scholarship opened up opportunities such as residence and global experience.”

Western Residences offer more than just a place to eat and sleep. Residence life engages and connects you to the University community and fosters your growth as a leader. There are many opportunities for leadership and involvement in a range of activities.

Why Residence at Western?The academic edge: Studies have shown that students who live in residence do better academically than those living off campus.*

Skill development: Expand your personal and professional skills through involvement in numerous academic, social, cultural and recreational activities.

Healthy dining: Flexible meal plans available at in-building dining halls and campus eateries, offering a wide range of nutritious options to suit everyone’s tastes and dietary preferences.

Convenient location: Nine residences within a 5-10 minute walk to classes, libraries, recreation facilities and campus services.

Different room styles: Both traditional-style and suite-style rooms are available. Plus, hybrid-style residences offer single and double rooms with semi-private washrooms.

Safety is important to us: Enjoy a clean, inclusive and supportive environment where you can focus on your studies.

Memories to last a lifetime: Meet friends, make connections and get engaged in the Western community.

*Source: Office of Institutional Planning & Budgeting, Western University, internal data 2002-2016.

Residence GuaranteeWestern guarantees residence if you are a single student, without children, graduating from secondary school who has received an offer of full-time, first-year admission for September 2018. See www.residenceatwestern.ca for more details.

YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOMEwww.residenceatwestern.ca | housing@uwo.ca | +1.519.661.3547

INTERNATIONALTUITION

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

ON-CAMPUS MEAL PLAN TOTAL**

Most Programs

$28,715 to $32,900

$6,810 to $9,520

$4,895 to $5,295

$40,420 to $47,715

Engineering and Nursing

$36,355

$48,060 to $51,170

**Based on 2017-2018 approximate fees in Canadian currency. 2018-2019 fees are determined in May 2018. Exact amounts will depend on your program of choice as well as residence and meal plan selections.

For further details on fee schedules, visit:

www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

For details on residence room and meal plan rates, visit: www.residenceatwestern.ca/rates.cfm

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With a diverse population of more than 383,000, London is an educational, cultural and economic hub of Southwestern Ontario. London is approximately 200 km west of Toronto and 200 km east of Detroit, USA.

Known as the Forest City for its many parks and green areas, London offers the best of both worlds – the safety, charm and affordability of a small community with the diversity, career opportunities and conveniences of a big city. It’s a place that knows how to have fun and make everyone feel welcome.

Travel to Toronto, Detroit and many other destinations is easy by air, train and bus. Western is also well-connected to the city’s public transit system.

LIVING IN LONDONwww.yourlondoncalling.ca

PARTNERS IN YOUR SUCCESSwww.welcome.uwo.ca/student_experience/student_involvement.html

Victoria Park

Downtown London

Richmond St. Patio Springbank Park

Covent Garden Market

Our friendly faculty, staff and students are here to support you every step of the way throughout your academic career. The following centres and services are available to help you determine your next steps toward reaching your goals.

International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC)www.iesc.uwo.ca

IESC is your first step to success! Friendly staff and volunteers will welcome you to campus, provide you with orientation activities and offer you support programs, social events, and individual assistance throughout your time at Western. IESC is a great place to meet new friends and help ease your transition to life in Canada. Connect with IESC as you plan your journey to Western. You can even apply ahead of time to be matched with an upper-year student who will be your peer guide.

International Peer Connection (IPC)www.iesc.uwo.ca/peer

The International Peer Connection (IPC) will support you during your transition to university and Canadian life. When you join IPC, you will be connected with a Peer Guide who will:

• Be your guide, resource person, cultural interpreter and a friendly support to you during your transition to University and Canadian life;

• Link you to Western and London activities, services, and resources;

• Connect you with other Peer Guides, the Western community, International and Canadian Students; and

• Call or email you regularly until the end of the term to ask how you are doing, answer your questions, inform you of upcoming events and arrange to meet with you (i.e., for coffee or lunch or to attend a group activity).

The Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership & Experiencewww.success.uwo.ca

The Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership & Experience offers programs and services designed to help you discover the best that you can be, including leadership development and career exploration opportunities, skills development, mentoring, community engagement opportunities and social networks – just to name a few. The Student Success Centre will help you become actively engaged in learning inside and outside the classroom.

Student Development Centre (SDC)www.sdc.uwo.ca

Student Development Centre (SDC) is home to a variety of services, provided by highly trained and experienced staff members, that are specially designed to meet the needs of students. Programs include Psychological Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, the Writing Support Centre, Learning Skills Services and Volunteers in Progress.

Propel Entrepreneurship Centrewww.propel.uwo.ca

Propel can help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey from conceptualization to commercialization. As Western’s on-campus resource for entrepreneurs, Propel equips startups with the resources, skills, space and network they need to succeed. Services include co-working space, mentorship, seed funding, Propel Summer Incubator program (PSI), retail opportunities, workshops and training, advocacy and promotion, pitch competitions and other events.

ONTARIO

TORONTO

BUFFALO

SARNIA

LAKE HURON

LAKE ONTARIO

LAKE ERIE

WINDSORDETROIT USA

USA

LONDON

ONTARIO

CANADA

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOMAt Western, you can complement your degree with an exceptional range of experiences. From recreational programs, to student government, varsity athletics, clubs, and international learning opportunities, you have near limitless possibilities to develop leadership skills, meet new friends and discover new interests and passions.

Orientation ActivitiesWestern’s orientation week is a truly unique experience that welcomes you to your new home, helps connect you with other first-year students, and gives you a chance to learn about all the different aspects of life at Western. There is also a full international student orientation day, a welcome centre and wonderful programs throughout the first month to help you get settled into your new life at Western and in Canada.

www.oweek.cawww.iesc.uwo.ca/orientation

Student Council and Clubs The University Students’ Council runs a wide range of programs, services and events.

www.westernusc.ca

Approximately 200 clubs operate through the Students’ Council. There are more than 40 cultural clubs as well as academic, political, philanthropic or special interest.

www.uwo.ca/campus_life/clubs_associations.html

Sports and Fitness Western’s 46 varsity sports teams and clubs compete in national athletics each year. Additional intramural leagues, sports clubs and the best student recreation facility in the country offer a wide range of fitness options. Athletic financial awards of up to $4,000/year are available.

www.westernmustangs.ca

Community Engaged LearningWestern believes students benefit tremendously from applying knowledge and skills in real-world challenges. Both local and international opportunities are offered, including an Alternative Spring Break program.

www.success.uwo.ca/experience

Make the World your ClassroomWhether you want to study, intern, research or volunteer abroad, or participate in international activities on campus, we offer a range of opportunities to integrate global experience into your university career.

www.international.uwo.ca/learning

Safety and WellnessWestern University is a safe, supportive community. Campus police, emergency response and other safety services are available when you need them. Health and wellness resources including a Wellness Education Centre and a dedicated team of doctors and health professionals are available to students for free – right on campus.

www.uwo.ca/health

www.welcome.uwo.ca/student_experience/campus_safety.html

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Gloria Pasau TandipayakJakarta, Indonesia

Program: Urban Development

“Western has a great community feeling. There are so many services to help you and a lot of different organizations to get involved with.”

Tobi SoleboUSC President 2017-18

“I have been involved with the USC since my first year at Western. There are so many great opportunities on this campus. I encourage you to try it all. You never know what you will end up enjoying until you try it.”

Jimmy Li, HBA’17Guangzhou, China

Program: Ivey Business School

“Western has great professors. They encourage everyone to participate in class and are especially encouraging to international students.”

292,181 154 10,000+WESTERN ALUMNI

COUNTRIES OUR ALUMNI LIVE IN AROUND THE WORLD

ALUMNI COME HOME FOR HOMECOMING

RANKED AMONG THE TOP 1% OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

ONE OF CANADA’S TOP 10 RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITIES

MORE 3M NATIONAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS THAN ANY UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO

BECOME AN INNOVATIVE ENGINEERIn today’s world, business is fundamental knowledge for professional engineering. Starting in first year, you will be introduced to business for engineers. After first year, you can further develop your skills in leadership and innovation by enrolling in the Integrated Engineering program, the Engineering and Ivey HBA dual degree program, or the Engineering Leadership and Innovation Certificate.

Western’s Faculty of Social Science is one of the largest and most diverse faculties in Canada, offering more than 35 different areas of study to help prepare you for a successful career.

The Faculty has been consistently ranked as one of the top 100 in the world by the Higher Education Evaluations and Accreditation Council, the QS Corporation, and the Academic Rankings of World Universities.

PROGRAM FEATURES• Combined degree options

• International exchange, study abroad and volunteer opportunities

• Research opportunities

• Job shadowing

• Publishing opportunities in Undergraduate Student Journals

DAN MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIESDAN Management provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of six core areas of business education: Accounting, Consumer Behavior, Finance, Human Resource Management, Public Administration and Commercial Aviation Management. Courses in these areas are combined with Social Science and other disciplines to provide a broad educational perspective. Courses count towards professional designations such as CPA, CFA, CHRP.

www.dan.uwo.ca

LEARN FROM THE BEST PROFESSORS IN CANADA The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 listed our Psychology program as one of the Top 50 programs in the world.

INFORMATION & MEDIA STUDIESwww.fims.uwo.ca

SCIENCEwww.uwo.ca/sci

In the Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS), we ask questions about how news, television, social media, celebrity culture and music shape our lives in a variety of ways. Our programs will provide you with the theoretical foundation to understand why we have the media landscape we do today – and where it’s going in the future.

PROGRAM FEATURES• International exchange, study abroad and

volunteer opportunities

• Publishing opportunities in our Undergraduate Student Journal

• Combined degree option with HBA from the Ivey Business School

• Optional internship program for eligible students

GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE100 per cent of internship employers surveyed in Fall 2016 would recommend interns from FIMS to their colleagues or other organizations.

Western Engineering provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a Professional Engineer. You will be given the opportunity to define your academic experience in flexible and exciting ways, creating paths of study designed to your individual interests and aspirations.

PROGRAM FEATURES• Nine core programs: Chemical, Civil, Computer,

Electrical, Green Process, Integrated, Mechanical, Mechatronic Systems, and Software

• Combined degrees with Business, Law and many other faculties at Western

• Internships, co-ops and externships

• Super Tutor Program and Big Sister/Little Sister Mentorship Program

• Student clubs such as Formula Racing, WE Bots, Women in Engineering and more

GET INVOLVED500 Engineering students participate in faculty-based and university-wide clubs, groups and teams every year.

Western Science provides the tools to develop new ideas by tracking phenomena in the field, running experiments in a laboratory, exploring theoretical concepts or bringing innovative, practical applications to reality. Students have access to some of the most innovative facilities on campus, award-winning faculty, and distinctive, experiential learning opportunities at home and abroad.

PROGRAM FEATURES• Interdisciplinary modules

• Combined degree options

• International exchange and field courses

• Research opportunities in world-class facilities

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES PROGRAM (BMSc)The Bachelor of Medical Sciences Program is designed for students interested in advanced study in one or more of the basic medical science disciplines. More than 30 modules are offered including the combined BMSc/HBA degree option. This program is jointly offered by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Science.

STUDY UNIQUE PROGRAMSWestern was one of the first universities in Canada to introduce studies in gaming. The Princeton Review recently named Western Computer Science among the world's best places to learn about game design.

SOCIAL SCIENCEwww.ssc.uwo.ca

ENGINEERINGwww.eng.uwo.ca

GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCEIn our Anthropology Site Management and Service course students have the opportunity to take their studies outdoors at the Ontario Museum of Archaeology.

PURSUE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES Fourth-year Honors Specialization students in most departments conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty member, concluding with a thesis. Many professors hire students to work during the summer on special projects.

Kaiyi (Jessica) YeGuangzhou, China

BA’16

“The academic internship is an awesome opportunity to try different work environments. It’s knowledge you can’t get in the classroom and great experience to have before you graduate.”

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PREPARE FOR THE FUTUREEnter the rapidly changing workforce with confidence thanks to the creative thinking and foundational skills you will acquire during your undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

www.grad.uwo.ca/exploreSince introducing its first Master’s program in 1881, Western University remains dedicated to delivering excellent graduate education. We offer 88 different graduate degree programs, including a range of professional master’s and interdisciplinary programs, that provide endless opportunities to expand your knowledge, and push the boundaries of discovery in several fields.

Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences takes a collaborative approach to improving human health around the globe. Offering three undergraduate programs – Health Sciences, Kinesiology and Nursing – the Faculty of Health Sciences enables students to develop unique skills and perspectives to tackle health-related issues affecting people in all corners of the world.

KINESIOLOGYKinesiology is the study of human movement – both the activity, mechanics and structures of the body, as well as psychological, sociological, and cultural factors affecting physical activity and sport.

HEALTH SCIENCESHealth Sciences provides an interdisciplinary perspective on critical issues related to health and health-care systems in regional and international contexts. Fields of study include: Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Community Rural Health Development.

NURSINGEnrolment in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) collaborative program is limited to two international spaces per year. Special consideration may be given to international students with support from a Government of Canada agency.

PROGRAM FEATURES• Field experiences

• Research opportunities

• Study abroad

• 3D Anatatorium

• Practicums

• Combined degrees

• Activity courses

LEADING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGEWestern Health Sciences is home to the International Centre for Olympic Studies. Established in 1989, it was the first of its kind in the world and remains the only such centre in the Americas. Research is focused on the socio-cultural study of the Olympic Games and the Olympic movement.

www.uwo.ca/olympic

An arts and humanities degree delivers a unique understanding of the richness and complexity of our common humanity by combining the study of great literature, art, film, philosophy, and ancient and modern languages.

When you complete an arts degree at Western, you will benefit from a low student-to-faculty ratio and small seminar courses. This means more personalized attention from our world-class professors and researchers. You will hone your skills in critical thinking and effective communication – key factors that will allow you to manage the constantly changing demands of contemporary careers.

PROGRAM FEATURES• Digital technology

• Community engaged learning courses

• International exchange and study abroad opportunities

• Career workshops, alumni networking events, and job shadow opportunities

DISCOVER SASAHWestern’s School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities combines interdisciplinary study, language acquisition, experiential learning, interaction with digital technology and international exchange.

As one of the largest music faculties in Canada, Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music offers a unique combination of musical and academic options, starting with a common first year. Access a wide variety of instruments, including hundreds of wind instruments maintained by resident technicians; grand, digital and acoustic pianos; and more than 40 valuable string instruments and bows for loan.

PROGRAM FEATURES• One-on-one weekly lessons

• One of the top music libraries in North America

• Video and digital recording facilities

• Masterclasses with the finest musicians from around the world

• International study abroad opportunities

ATTENTION NON-MUSIC MAJORSThere are music courses available for non-music majors. Ensemble auditions are also open to all Western students. When you study at Western, you can pursue all of your passions in life.

STUDY IN EXTRAORDINARY FACILITIESStudents benefit from state-of-the-art technology in Health Sciences facilities such as the 3D Anatatorium. This virtual reality theatre – which was the first of its kind in Canada – allows students to explore the human body using 3D MRI images.

STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHTMusic students enter the spotlight each year in more than 400 performances in a variety of venues on campus and in the community. Perform and learn in our new building that offers the best learning environment for academic and performance studies with 100+ practice rooms, studios, large and small rehearsal rooms.

ARTS & HUMANITIESwww.uwo.ca/arts

HEALTH SCIENCESwww.uwo.ca/fhs

MUSICwww.music.uwo.ca

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

AWARD-WINNING STUDENTSTamara Tavares, a Neuroscience graduate student in the Emotional Cognition Lab of Western’s Brain and Mind Institute, took the top spot in Western’s sixth-annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, tackling the complex world of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. 3MT is a research communication competition where graduate students have three minutes, or less, to present their research and its impact to a panel of non-specialist judges and peers. Western was one of the first Canadian universities to host a 3MT competition in 2012.

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EDUCATIONwww.edu.uwo.ca

Develop the habits of mind, hand and heart that define passionate teachers and leaders in education at a university that consistently offers one of Canada’s best student experiences. The two-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree has been purposefully designed to address current needs in education and prepare graduates to become educational leaders on a global scale.

IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOLwww.ivey.ca/hba

The Ivey Business School is recognized as one of the top business management schools in Canada and around the world.You can apply for conditional admission to Ivey during your last year of secondary school as part of the Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO). Ivey AEO extends conditional, pre-admission status to the HBA Program to exceptional secondary school students. Ivey AEO status is available to students who choose to study at Western or one of its affiliated university colleges (in a faculty of their choice) for their first two years of university.

Apply online at www.ivey.ca/hba by January 17, 2018. Students must apply to AEO separately from their university application.

LAWwww.law.uwo.ca

Western Law has a proud tradition of producing great leaders in many fields. We form a collegial and dynamic community, committed to the success of our students and faculty. In addition to our challenging and innovative curriculum, you can participate in many clinical programs, advocacy competitions and intensive seminars, which will hone your legal reasoning and practical skills.

THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRYwww.schulich.uwo.ca

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has educated generations of physicians, dentists, scholars and scientists whose collective work has transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry, here in Canada and around the world. The School is recognized as a world leader in education and research, and for the development of unique academic, public and professional partnerships. With more than 2,000 working faculty members within 21 departments, the School educates more than 3,000 students and learners annually.

ACCEPTABLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS

TEST REQUIRED SCORES

IELTS International English Language Testing Service www.ielts.org

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with no part less than 6.0

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Languagewww.etscanada.ca | Institution code: 0984

A minimum overall score of 83 on the internet-based test with no section score below 20, and 550 on the paper-based test with a 5 on the TWE

INSTITUTION/PROGRAM REQUIRED LEVEL REQUIRED

WESTERN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (WELC)

www.welc.ca welc@uwo.caTel: +1.519.661.2111 ext. 85252

� Academic English Program (AEP) – High Advanced Level with a 70%� Boost with a 70%

CULTUREWORKS

www.cultureworkstheschool.cominfo@cultureworkstheschool.comTel: +1.519.679.2648

� Level 7 (former Level ‘D’)

FANSHAWE COLLEGE

www.fanshawec.ca/international/ new-applicants/eap int@fanshawec.caTel: +1.519.452.4278

� Level 10 (former Level 5) with a grade of ‘A’

Western is an English language university and it is important for your success that you are proficient in both spoken and written English. Western may require any applicant to write a test of English proficiency. You are encouraged to write a test at the earliest possible date and before March 2018 at the latest. Scores for any test written before January 2016 may not be accepted.

WESTERN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (WELC) – ENGLISH BOOST PROGRAMThe English Boost program is designed for students who have been offered conditional admission to Western based on their academic background and who are just below Western’s English language proficiency requirements. This is a nine-week program beginning in early July, prior to the start of undergraduate degree programs in September, to give students the ‘boost’ they need to succeed in their degree.

The Undergraduate Admissions Office automatically considers applicants to Western’s Main Campus for the English Boost program if they are deemed academically admissible and based on space availability in the program when an applicant’s file is ready to be assessed. No additional application is required.

Boost is more than just a language program. Student success is cultivated by developing communication skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – in combination with the cultural knowledge required to succeed in Western’s demanding academic environment. We will help you to become familiar with Western’s campus, facilities, processes and university life, and will regularly provide experiences beyond the classroom at locations off campus and throughout Ontario.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Other test options and additional details on English proficiency, including minimum score requirements for MELAB, CAEL, and PTE exams, are available at: www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMSSuccessful completion of one of the programs noted below is also considered as acceptable proof of English proficiency. Contact the programs directly to explore the details and learn about the application process.

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Application ChecklistApplications to Western University are completed through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).

APPLY ONLINEApply online at www.ouac.on.caApplications are available starting in October 2017. Apply early! Space is limited. Applicants who apply before March 1, 2018 will be given early consideration.

Receive acknowledgement of your application from OUAC and a student number from Western.

ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNTActivate your Western Student Account. Then go to http://student.uwo.ca and review your Western “To Do List.” Be sure to click ‘details’.

SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTSSubmit documents as requested. We encourage you to submit any documents as soon as they are available.

TRACK YOUR APPLICATIONClosely monitor the status of your application by signing in at http://student.uwo.ca. Current applicants with questions about their application may contact Admissions directly: reg-admissions@uwo.ca

CONNECT WITH WESTERN STAFFParticipate in events (Fall Preview Day, March Break Open House, school visits, education fairs, spring meetings). For information about programs, campus life, residences and career options please contact international@uwo.ca

RECEIVE ADMISSION DECISIONMost admission offers are granted sometime between January and May. Exact timing varies.

PLAN YOUR ARRIVALApply for a study permit, arrange residence/accommodations, and participate in Summer Academic Orientation and course selection. Refer to your offer package for step-by-step details.

EXPLORE SERVICESVisit the International and Exchange Student Centre website www.iesc.uwo.ca for useful information on preparing for your arrival, and programs and services once you arrive.

WELCOME TO WESTERN!Arrive in August or September 2018. Classes begin September 6, 2018.

For important deadlines and forms see www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSwww.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements

CURRICULUM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• 6 Grade 12 U and/or M level courses (excluding co-op) including ENG4U and program prerequisites

• Admission average requirements range from low 80s to low 90s depending on program

Visit the Admissions Requirements website above for detailed requirements.

Canadian Secondary School from a Province outside of Ontario

• The required number of acceptable Grade 12 courses for admission including Grade 12 English and the successful completion of the Canadian provincial secondary school diploma

• Prerequisites for your program as specified by Western

• Averages range from low 80s to low 90s depending on program

Visit the Admission Requirements website above for detailed requirements by province.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Complete the full IB Diploma including:

• Passes in a minimum of 6 subjects, of which 3 must be at the higher level• Grade total of 28 including points awarded for the Extended Essay and Theory of

Knowledge• No mark less than 4 on any individual course• May be considered for conditional admission on the basis of predicted grades in the

final year• Eligible for transfer credit consideration for most Higher Level subjects with a score of 5

or higherNote: the grade total quoted is the minimum required for admission consideration. Competitive admission based on predicted results is usually in the low to mid 30s and can vary depending on the program.

General Certificate of Secondary Education/General Certificate of Education (GCSE/GCE)

• 3 distinct A-Level (or 4 distinct AS-Level) traditional academic subjects with grades of A and/or B (General Paper is not acceptable)

• Students who receive a ‘B’ grade on final GCE Advanced level exams will receive transfer credit for those courses approved by the appropriate faculty

• Specific prerequisite courses are required for some faculties/programs at the Advanced or Advanced Subsidiary Level; however, some programs may consider IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary Level with a grade of ‘B’ or above

• Submission of 5 IGCSE/GCSE/Ordinary Level academic subjects or equivalent is required as reference for past academic success

United States Secondary School

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (80%) on 4 academic Grade 12 subjects (a total of 4.0 full courses)• SAT Reasoning Test combined score of 1190 (EBRW + M)

(Institution code: 0984) OR an ACT composite score of 24 (Institution code: 4837)

To be considered for admission your school must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting body or the Ministry of Education (or equivalent) in your country.

Please consult www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements for specific requirements and prerequisites related to your country, your curriculum and your program of choice. Admission is competitive and space is limited. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Common Applicant Types

APPLYING TO WESTERNwww.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions

CONNECT WITH USwww.welcome.uwo.ca/international

Western International

2nd Floor, International and Graduate Affairs Building

Tel: +1.519.661.2111 ext. 89309

Email: international@uwo.ca

APPLICATION FEES*

• $156 (CAD) for three choices | See www.ouac.on.ca for further fee information

• $50 (CAD) for each additional program choice• An additional $90 (CAD) fee for document evaluation is charged

to students not applying directly from secondary school

*Subject to change. See www.ouac.on.ca for details and information on any additional fees.

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