WELCOME TO WESTERN Since 1878, Western University has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth. An academically competitive, research-intensive university, Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. FACTS: • 35,000 students • Over 400 majors, minors and specializations • 87.6% entering average – one of the highest in Ontario • 91.7% of graduating students would recommend Western to a friend • 1,200 acre campus - the largest community-campus in Ontario • More than 306,000 alumni worldwide • 92% employment rate within 6 months of graduation INTERNATIONALIZATION Western attracts individuals with a broad global view, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. As a graduate of Western you will be well prepared to live, work and actively contribute to international economies, cultures and societies. The International and Exchange Student Centre offers services and programs specifically tailored to meet the needs of international students and enhance their academic, social, and cultural experience at Western www.iesc.uwo.ca With collaborations on every continent and students and faculty trained abroad, Western is actively engaged internationally. For more about Western’s global reach visit www.international.uwo.ca www.welcome.uwo.ca London is one of Canada’s larger cities and is also known as the Forest City. It offers the safety, charm and affordabilty of a mid-size community with the diversity, career opportunities and conveniences of a big city. Western, at the heart of London, is an icon for education excellence and an ideal place to live and learn. 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. www.london.ca 7 8 2 BEST RESIDENCE EXPERIENCE Western’s residences are recognized as some of the best in Canada, offering a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for students. More than 90% of first-year students at Western live in residence. Western’s nine residence halls are all within a 5- to 10-minute walk to lecture halls, libraries, recreation facilities and other student services. We offer both traditional dormitory-style residences and suite or apartment-style residences, and most have their own dining hall with a convenient meal plan. By living in residence, you will become part of an instant community and will benefit from academic support, leadership opportunities, and a chance to meet new friends and participate in social events. Our professional and friendly staff will also help connect you to important resources at Western. For the past ten years, Western residences have received the only “A” grade among large universities in the Globe and Mail University Report Card. RESIDENCE GUARANTEE If you are a single high school student without children, and receive an offer of full-time, first-year admission to Western by mid-May, we will hold a place for you in residence, provided that you respond to our residence offer and submit your deposit by your assigned due date. If you enter university with a 90% average or higher, and live in residence during your first year, we will guarantee residence for second year, as long as you reapply by the deadline. Virtual tours, floor-plans and more at www.residenceatwestern.ca Living and Learning at Western Services to Help You Succeed CONTACT INFORMATION Western International Western University Room 2150, Western Student Services Building London, ON Canada Tel: +1-519-661-2111 ext. 83851 Fax: +1-519-850-2454 Email: [email protected]Web: www.welcome.uwo.ca International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC) The IESC offers services such as orientation and social activities, the international peer connection program, the English conversation program, help with study and work permits, health insurance and financial assistance. www.iesc.uwo.ca Internationalize Your Degree Western is committed to internationalization and encourages all students to become global citizens. Whether you want to study, volunteer or work abroad, Western has a range of opportunities to integrate international activities into your university career. www.international.uwo.ca/learning Orientation Week “O-Week” Western’s orientation week welcomes new students to Western’s campus community and orients them to the physical, social, and cultural environments. It is the largest and most comprehensive in Canada. www.usc.uwo.ca/oweek Sports and Recreation The state-of-the-art Western Student Recreation Centre, a $35-million project, marked the largest student donation in history at a Canadian school. Whether you like to participate in sports at the elite, competitive, or recreational level, Western offers a full range of activities that will pique your interest. www.westernmustangs.ca Visit our international web portal: www.international.uwo.ca PROGRAM TUITION ON- CAMPUS HOUSING ON-CAMPUS MEAL PLAN TOTAL Most undergraduate programs $19,996 to $20,096 $5,660 to $7,790 $3,930 to $4,490 $29,586 to $32,376 Engineering, Nursing $25,127 to $25, 277 $34,717 to $37,557 FIRST-YEAR TUITION AND FEES Based on 2012/2013 fees, subject to change. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars. International Viewbook 2013 Barrie Hamilton Lake Huron Lake Erie Lake Ontario Toronto LONDON Ontario U.S.A. U.S.A. Niagara Falls Buffalo Cleveland Sarnia Port Huron Windsor Toledo Detroit ONTARIO Area Enlarged Canada U.S.A. #1 CANADA’S BEST STUDENT EXPERIENCE Western has been ranked first for “Most Satisfied Students” among large Canadian universities for 10 consecutive years. Western is rated first or tied for first in 14 out of 19 categories including: quality of teaching and learning, student-faculty interaction, buildings and facilities, and campus atmosphere. Read the Canadian University Report at www.globeandmail.com/news/national/education Haad Asad Management and Organizational Studies student from Pakistan
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Welcome to WesternSince 1878, Western University has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth. An academically competitive, research-intensive university, Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards.
FActs:• 35,000 students• Over 400 majors, minors and specializations• 87.6% entering average – one of the highest in Ontario• 91.7% of graduating students would recommend Western to a friend• 1,200 acre campus - the largest community-campus in Ontario• More than 306,000 alumni worldwide• 92% employment rate within 6 months of graduation
InternAtIonAlIzAtIonWestern attracts individuals with a broad global view, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. As a graduate of Western you will be well prepared to live, work and actively contribute to international economies, cultures and societies.
The International and Exchange Student Centre offers services and programs specifically tailored to meet the needs of international students and enhance their academic, social, and cultural experience at Western www.iesc.uwo.ca
With collaborations on every continent and students and faculty trained abroad, Western is actively engaged internationally. For more about Western’s global reach visit www.international.uwo.ca
www.welcome.uwo.ca
London is one of Canada’s larger cities and is also known as the Forest City. It offers the safety, charm and affordabilty of a mid-size community with the diversity, career opportunities and conveniences of a big city. Western, at the heart of London, is an icon for education excellence
and an ideal place to live and learn. 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. www.london.ca
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Best resIdence experIenceWestern’s residences are recognized as some of the best in Canada, offering a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for students. More than 90% of first-year students at Western live in residence. Western’s nine residence halls are all within a 5- to 10-minute walk to lecture halls, libraries, recreation facilities and other student services. We offer both traditional dormitory-style residences and suite or apartment-style residences, and most have their own dining hall with a convenient meal plan.
By living in residence, you will become part of an instant community and will benefit from academic support, leadership opportunities, and a chance to meet new friends and participate in social events. Our professional and friendly staff will also help connect you to important resources at Western.
For the past ten years, Western residences have received the only “A” grade among large universities in the Globe and Mail University Report Card.
resIdence GuArAnteeIf you are a single high school student without children, and receive an offer of full-time, first-year admission to Western by mid-May, we will hold a place for you in residence, provided that you respond to our residence offer and submit your deposit by your assigned due date. If you enter university with a 90% average or higher, and live in residence during your first year, we will guarantee residence for second year, as long as you reapply by the deadline.
Virtual tours, floor-plans and more at www.residenceatwestern.ca
Living and Learning at Western Services to Help You Succeed
contAct InFormAtIonWestern InternationalWestern UniversityRoom 2150, Western Student Services BuildingLondon, ON CanadaTel: +1-519-661-2111 ext. 83851Fax: +1-519-850-2454Email: [email protected]: www.welcome.uwo.ca
International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC)The IESC offers services such as orientation and social activities, the international peer connection program, the English conversation program, help with study and work permits, health insurance and financial assistance.
www.iesc.uwo.ca
Internationalize Your DegreeWestern is committed to internationalization and encourages all students to become global citizens. Whether you want to study, volunteer or work abroad, Western has a range of opportunities to integrate international activities into your university career.
www.international.uwo.ca/learning
Orientation Week “O-Week”Western’s orientation week welcomes new students to Western’s campus community and orients them to the physical, social, and cultural environments. It is the largest and most comprehensive in Canada.
www.usc.uwo.ca/oweek
Sports and RecreationThe state-of-the-art Western Student Recreation Centre, a $35-million project, marked the largest student donation in history at a Canadian school. Whether you like to participate in sports at the elite, competitive, or recreational level, Western offers a full range of activities that will pique your interest.
www.westernmustangs.ca
Visit our international web portal: www.international.uwo.ca
PROGRAM TUITIONON-
CAMPUS HOUSING
ON-CAMPUS MEAL PLAN TOTAL
Most undergraduate
programs
$19,996
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$20,096 $5,660
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$7,790
$3,930
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$4,490
$29,586
to
$32,376
Engineering, Nursing
$25,127
to
$25, 277
$34,717
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$37,557
FIrst-YeAr tuItIon And Fees
Based on 2012/2013 fees, subject to change. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars.
International Viewbook 2013
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SarniaPort Huron
Windsor
Toledo
Detroit
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#1 cAnAdA’s Best student experIenceWestern has been ranked first for “Most Satisfied Students” among large Canadian universities for 10 consecutive years. Western is rated first or tied for first in 14 out of 19 categories including: quality of teaching and learning, student-faculty interaction, buildings and facilities, and campus atmosphere. Read the Canadian University Report at www.globeandmail.com/news/national/education
Haad AsadManagement and Organizational Studies student from Pakistan
Undergraduate Academic Choices at Western Scholarships and Financial Support Applying to Western Admission Requirements
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.
Students following a Canadian curriculum at an overseas school will be assessed based on the requirements for the applicable province in Canada. Grade 12 English is a requirement for all students following a Canadian curriculum.
To ensure you are well prepared to study at Western, students should model high school course selection on the requirements for Ontario students. These are available on our website at: www.welcome.uwo.ca/preview/admissions/ontario.html
Prerequisite courses are required for some courses. Contact the Admissions Office to ensure that you have the correct courses to apply for admission to your chosen program.
Western accepts applicants who have studied in a variety of curricula. Common international admission pathways include:
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• General Certificate of Secondary Education/General Certificate of Education (GCSE/GCE)
• U.S. Secondary School Curriculum
Detailed requirements for these curricula and requirements by country can be found at www.welcome.uwo.ca/preview/admissions/admissions.html.
Please note, admission is competitive and possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
enGlIsh lAnGuAGe proFIcIencYWestern is an English language university and it is important for your success at Western 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 2013 at the latest. Scores for any test written before January 1, 2011 may not be accepted.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)www.etscanada.caTOEFL Code Number 0984.Minimum Score (Internet test) – 83 with no score less than 20
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)www.ielts.orgMinimum Score - 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)www.cambridgemichigan.org/melab
CanTESTwww.cantest.uottawa.ca
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)www.cael.ca
For details on acceptable scores for the above, visit www.welcome.uwo.ca
English Language ProgramsCompletion of one of the following English Language programs may be used in lieu of English Language Proficiency tests and may lead to conditional admission, subject to meeting all other admission requirements.
CultureWorks ESL Program (High Advanced Level)www.culture-works.com
Fanshawe College ESL Program (Level Five)www.fanshawec.ca/EN/international/international/esl.html
For details on programs and course selection visit: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/FirstYear.html
Western unIversItY mAIn cAmpus
Faculty of Arts & HumanitiesBachelor of Arts (BA)• Art History• Art History and Criticism• Arts and Humanities • Classical Studies• Comparative Literature and
Culture• Creative Writing and English
Language and Literature• English Language and Literature• Film Studies • French Studies • French (Language, Linguistics and
Literature)• German • German (Language and Literature) • Linguistics• Museum and Curatorial Studies • Philosophy• Sexuality Studies • Spanish (Language, Linguistics
and Literature) • Visual Arts • Women’s Studies• Arts with Honors Business
Administration (HBA) from the Richard Ivey School of Business (Ivey)
Faculty of EngineeringBachelor of Engineering Science (BESc)• Chemical Engineering
» Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Option
• Civil Engineering » Environmental Engineering
Option » International Development
Option » Structural Engineering Option
• Computer Engineering• Electrical Engineering
» Biomedical Signals and Systems Option
» Power Systems Option » Wireless Communication Option
• Green Process Engineering• Integrated Engineering• Mechanical Engineering • Mechatronic Systems Engineering• Software Engineering
» Embedded Systems Option » Health Informatics Option
• Engineering with Honors Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey
• Engineering with Juris Doctor (JD) from the Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)• Community Rural Health
Development• Health Promotion• Health Sciences
• Health Sciences with Biology• Rehabilitation Sciences• Health Sciences with Honors
Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey
Bachelor of Science (BSc)• Kinesiology Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Kinesiology • Fitness & Exercise Prescription• Physical Education for Teaching• Sport Management• Kinesiology and Juris Doctor (JD)
from the Faculty of Law• Kinesiology and Honors Business
Administration (HBA) from IveyBachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)• Western‑Fanshawe Collaborative
Program• Compressed Time Frame Program
Faculty of Social ScienceBachelor of Arts (BA) • American Cultural Studies• American Studies• Anthropology (Bioarchaeological,
Neuroscience (BA)• Economics• Economics, Politics and
Philosophy• Financial Economics• First Nations Studies• Geographic Information Science• Geography (BA or BSc) • Global Economics • History • International Relations • Jewish Studies • Physical Geography • Political Science • Psychology (BA or BSc) • Sociology • Sociology of Health & Aging• Urban Development• Women’s Studies• History with Juris Doctor (JD)
from the Faculty of Law• Political Science with Juris Doctor
(JD) from the Faculty of Law • Psychology, Economics or Political
Science with Honors Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey
Management and Organizational Studies (MOS) • Accounting • Consumer Behavior• Finance for Management &
Organizational Studies• Human Resources Management• Commercial Aviation Management
» Flight » Non‑flight
Faculty of Information & Media StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)• Media, Information and
Technoculture (MIT)• Media and the Public Interest
(MPI)• Media Theory and Production
(MTP) collaborative degree and diploma (from Fanshawe College)
• MIT with Honors Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey
• MIT with Juris Doctor (JD) from the Faculty of Law
Faculty of MusicBachelor of Arts (BA)• Music • Music Administrative Studies • Popular Music Studies Bachelor of Music (BMus)• Music Education • Music History • Music Performance • Music Theory and Composition Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMusA)• Honors Music
Faculty of ScienceBachelor of Science (BSc) Science and Biological Sciences• Actuarial Science• Animal Behaviour• Applied Mathematics• Applied Mathematics Methods• Applied Statistics• Astrophysics• Biochemistry and Chemistry• Bioinformatics• Biology• Chemistry• Computer Science• Earth and Planetary Sciences• Ecosystem Health• Environmental Geoscience• Environmental Science• Financial Modelling• Genetics• Genetics and Biochemistry• Geology• Geology and Biology• Geophysics• Information Systems• Materials Science• Mathematical Sciences• Mathematics• Mathematics in Society• Medical Physics• Physics• Planetary Science• Scientific Computing and
Numerical Methods • Statistics• Theoretical Physics• Computer Science with Juris
Doctor (JD) from the Faculty of Law
• Honors Science (BSc) with Honors Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey
Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc and BSc)• Biochemistry• Biochemistry and Cell Biology• Biochemistry of Infection and
Immunity• Chemical Biology• Clinical Biochemistry• Computational Biochemistry• Epidemiology and Biostatistics• Medical Biophysics• Medical Cell Biology• Medical Health Informatics • Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences• Microbiology and Immunology• Neuroscience (BSc)• Pathology and Toxicology• Pharmacology• Physiology• Physiology and Pharmacology• Medical Sciences with Honors
2) ReceiveReceive acknowledgement of application from OUAC and student number from Western.
3) ActivateActivate your Western Student Center Account at student.uwo.ca and review your Western “to-do list.”
4) SubmitSubmit required documents as requested. We encourage you to submit documents as soon as they become available.
5) TrackTrack your documents by signing in at student.uwo.ca
6) ConnectConnect with Western staff to ask questions: Email [email protected] or participate in events (Fall Preview Day, March Break Open House, online chats, international school visits, educational fairs and spring meetings).
7) ReceiveReceive your admission decision.
8) AcceptAccept your offer of admission by stated deadline through OUAC.
9) PreparePrepare to come to Canada and to Western (apply for study permit, arrange residence/accommodations, course selection, etc.). Refer to offer package for step-by-step details.
10) ArriveArrive in August or September 2013. Classes start September 2013. Welcome to Western!
the ApplIcAtIon processAll applications are processed through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
www.ouac.on.caWe encourage you to apply by the end of January 2013 to improve your chances of receiving a decision by May 1, 2013. Later admission will depend on availability of space in programs.
*Fees$145 for up to 3 program choices; each additional choice $44. An additional $78 document evaluation fee is charged for students not applying directly from high school.
*subject to change
National ScholarshipsThree scholarships worth $50,000 each are available for outstanding international students applying to Western. These prestigious scholarships recognize exceptional academic performance, creative and innovative thought, and significant achievement in extracurricular activities. Students must complete an application form, which includes writing an essay. Forms become available in November.
Admission ScholarshipsStudents applying directly from high school for full-time, first-year studies are eligible for Western admission scholarships. Selection is based on your final high school admission average, including prerequisite courses, calculated for the program to which you have been admitted and confirmed acceptance. Admission scholarships are automatically awarded and no application is required.
Western Scholarship of Excellence Unlimited $2,000 each 90%–94.9%
Western Scholarship of Distinction Unlimited $1,000 each 88%–89.9%
FInAncIAl AssIstAnce And Work opportunItIesWestern offers a number of financial assistance options. These include an International Student Bursary Program, an Emergency Loan Program and other awards and bursaries funded by private donations. To qualify for assistance, students must meet selected criteria, fill out an application to each of these programs, and/or speak to an International Student Advisor. For more information on financial assistance and awards, visit www.iesc.uwo.ca/finaid
The International Student Work Opportunities Program (ISWOP) in an on-campus employment program which allows students with a valid study permit to work in various paid part-time jobs at Western. Students must meet specific criteria to participate in ISWOP. www.iesc.uwo.ca/iswop
For more details on scholarship programs visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards
Additional scholarships are available to students through the Government of Canada and other sources. Refer to the following websites to explore available options:
www.scholarships.gc.ca
www.scholarshipscanadian.comScholar’s Electives
This is an option allowing high-achieving students increased program flexibility, the potential to study unique theme areas, and the ability to participate in university research with the opportunity of being matched with a faculty mentor.
Apply at welcome.uwo.ca by March 1, 2013.
Detailed admission requirements by countrywww.welcome.uwo.ca
Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity
Secondary school students may apply for Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) to the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Apply online at: www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba by January 16, 2013.
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underGrAduAte proFessIonAl proGrAmsRichard Ivey School of Business +1-519-661-4111 [email protected] www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba
Faculty of Education +1-519-661-2093 [email protected] www.edu.uwo.ca
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry +1-519-661-3744 [email protected] www.schulich.uwo.ca
Social Work +1-519-433-3491 [email protected] www.kings.uwo.ca/socialwork
GrAduAte proGrAmsWestern offers more than 100 graduate programs, including professional programs in Business, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Journalism, Library and Information Science, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. For details visit www.grad.uwo.ca
Aoyu (Aileen) LiSocial Science student from China
Mary BammimoreMedical Sciences student from Saudi Arabia
Professional & Graduate Programs
“The people here are energetic and dynamic. It’s very welcoming.” “The undergraduate experience at
Western is very unique and I was fortunate to have great professors and devoted teaching assistants. The campus environment is very conducive to learning.”
