International Viewbook 2015 WELCOME TO WESTERN Canada’s Best Student Experience A Reputation for Excellence Since 1878, Western University has combined academic • Ranked among the world’s top 1% of universities excellence with lifelong opportunities for intellectual, social • One of Canada’s leading research institutions and cultural growth. An academically competitive, research- intensive university, Western challenges the best and • Rated with five stars from QS Stars, recognizing world-class brightest students, faculty and staff to commit to the highest quality of education global standards. Facts: • 38,000 students • More than 400 combinations of majors, minors and specializations • A mean entrance average of 88.9% for incoming secondary school students • Largest community campus in Ontario • More than 270,000 alumni in over 150 countries worldwide Why Study in Canada? • 94% employment rate within two years of graduation • Diverse, safe and inclusive communities Global Minded • Degrees respected and recognized worldwide International learning opportunities such as exchange and • Affordable education with work opportunities while you study intercultural learning are a key part of the Western experience. As a graduate of Western you will be well • Canada ranks third for best overall higher education system in prepared to work, live and actively contribute to international the Universitas 21 Ranking economies, cultures and societies. • The postgraduate work permit program allows graduates to A new Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor, paired gain up to three years of Canadian work experience with your degree, offers the opportunity to pursue your passion for international learning while gaining the global skills and experience employers are looking for. www.international.uwo.ca/globalhonor 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 2 | INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2015 TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE WESTERN 1) UNIQUE PROGRAMS & ACADEMIC CHOICES 2) BRIGHT, DIVERSE & SATISFIED STUDENTS 3) SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT 4) CAREER SUPPORT & EXPERIENCE 5) AWARD-WINNING FACULTY & STAFF 6) GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 7) FIRST-RATE RESIDENCE SYSTEM 8) CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS TO REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES 9) A BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS 10) THE WESTERN GUARANTEE For all the details, visit www.welcome.uwo.ca/top_10 INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2015 | 3 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CHOICES Faculty of Arts & • Health Sciences • Environmental Geoscience • First Nations Studies Humanities • Health Sciences with Biology • Environmental Science • Geographic Information Science • Rehabilitation Sciences • Financial Modelling (BA or BSc) Bachelor of Arts (BA), • Health Sciences with HBA from Ivey* • Genetics • Geography (BA or BSc) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) • Health Sciences with professional • Genetics and Biochemistry • Geography and Commercial Aviation • Arts & Humanities programs such as Foods & Nutrition • Geology Management • Classical Studies and Engineering • Geology and Biology • Global Economics • Comparative Literature and Culture Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Geophysics • History • Creative Writing and English • Kinesiology (BA or BSc) • Information Systems • International Relations Language and Literature • Fitness and Exercise Prescription • Materials Science • Jewish Studies • English Language and Literature • Physical Education for Teaching • Mathematical Sciences • Linguistics • Film Studies • Sport Management • Mathematics • Middle East Studies • French Studies (Language, • Kinesiology with Law* • Mathematics in Society • Physical Geography Linguistics and Literature) • Kinesiology with HBA from Ivey* • Medical Physics • Political Science • German (Language and Culture) Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Neuroscience • Psychology (BA or BSc) • Linguistics (BScN) (collaborative program • Physics • Sexuality Studies • Medieval Studies with Fanshawe College) • Scientific Computing and Numerical • Sociology • Philosophy Methods • Sociology of Population, • Sexuality Studies Faculty of Information • Statistics Aging and Health • Spanish (Language, Linguistics and & Media Studies • Theoretical Physics • Urban Development Hispanic Cultures) Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Computer Science with Law* • Women’s Studies • Visual Arts (Art History, Art History • Media, Information & Technoculture • Honors Science (BSc) with HBA • Political Science with Law* and Criticism, Museum and (MIT) from Ivey* • Economics, Geography, Political Curatorial Studies, Studio Arts, • Media & the Public Interest (MPI) Bachelor of Medical Sciences Science, Psychology or Urban Visual Arts) • Media Theory & Production (MTP) (BMSc) Development with HBA from Ivey* • Women’s Studies (collaborative program with • Biochemistry Bachelor of Management and • Arts with Honors Business Fanshawe College) • Biochemistry and Cell Biology Organizational Studies (BMOS) Administration (HBA) from Ivey • MIT with HBA from Ivey* • Biochemistry and Pathology of • Accounting Business School (Ivey)* • MIT with Law* Human Disease • Consumer Behavior • Biochemistry of Infection • Finance for MOS Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Music Bachelor of Engineering Science and Immunity • Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts (BA) (BESc) • Chemical Biology • Public Administration • Music • Chemical Engineering • Computational Biochemistry • Commercial Aviation Management • Music Administrative Studies » Options: Chemical or Biochemical • Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Flight or Non-Flight) • Popular Music Studies * Note: combined programs with Ivey or and Environmental • Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences • Music with HBA from Ivey* Law are 5-6 years in length. See program • Civil Engineering • Medical Biophysics Bachelor of Music (BMus) website for specific details. » Options: Structural, • Medical Cell Biology • Music Education Environmental or International • Medical Health Informatics • Music History Development • Microbiology and Immunology Scholar’s Electives • Music Performance • Computer Engineering • Neuroscience • Music Theory This option allows high- » Options: Electronic Devices or • Pathology and Toxicology • Music Composition achieving students increased Software Systems for Ubiquitous • Pharmacology Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMusA) program flexibility, the Computing • Physiology • Musical Arts potential to study theme areas, • Electrical Engineering • Physiology and Pharmacology • Musical Arts with HBA from Ivey* and the ability to participate in » Options: Wireless • Medical Sciences with HBA • Music Recording Arts (MRA) research with a faculty mentor. Communication, Power Systems from Ivey* (collaborative program with or Biomedical Signals and Foods & Nutrition (BSc) Indicate ‘Scholar’s Fanshawe College) Systems • Food Science and Technology Electives’ on the OUAC • Green Processing Engineering Faculty of Science • Nutrition and Dietetics application and submit a supplementary application • Integrated Engineering Bachelor of Science (BSc) Faculty of Social Science • Mechanical Engineering by February 14, 2015 at www. • Actuarial Science Bachelor of Arts (BA) • Mechatronic Systems Engineering scholarselectives.uwo.ca • Animal Behaviour • American Cultural Studies • Software Engineering • Applied Mathematics • American Studies » Options: Embedded Systems or • Applied Mathematical Methods • Anthropology (Bioarchaeological, Health Informatics • Applied Statistics Linguistic, Sociocultural) Ivey Advanced • Engineering with HBA from Ivey* • Astrophysics • Canadian-American Relations Entry Opportunity • Engineering with Law* • Biochemistry and Chemistry • Criminology Secondary school students Faculty of Health Sciences • Bioinformatics • Developmental Cognitive • Biology may apply for Advanced Entry Bachelor of Health Sciences Neuroscience • Chemical Biology Opportunity (AEO) to Ivey (BHSc) • Economics • Chemistry Business School. Apply online • Community Rural Health • Economics, Politics and Philosophy • Computer Science at: www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba Development • Environment and Health • Ecosystem Health by January 14, 2015 • Health Promotion • Financial Economics 4 | INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK 2015 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances | [email protected] | +1-519.661.2100 Scholarships & Awards Program Western Admission Scholarships International President’s Entrance Scholarships FINAL Three scholarships worth $50,000 each are available to SCHOLARSHIP VALUE ADMISSION exceptional international students. Selection is based on AVERAGE outstanding academic performance, creative and innovative thought, and significant achievement in extracurricular activities. Students must complete a separate application, Continuing $10,000 including an essay and nomination from your school. Forms Admission ($2,500/year 95% or higher are available in November. Scholarship for up to four years) Admission Scholarships Western $2,000 each To be considered for an admission scholarship you must Scholarship of 90 to 94.9% (one year) apply directly from secondary school to Western’s Main Excellence Campus for full-time, first-year studies. No application is required for consideration. Western determines averages for Western applicants who are not studying in a Canadian secondary $1,000 each Scholarship of 88 to 89.9% school curriculum based on: curriculum, grading practices, (one year) grading scale interpretation and performance of previous Distinction students from that