Western University (UWO)

🇨🇦 Canada 4-Year University

Global #103 Canada #9

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Institution Info

Founded: 1878
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 21,836 students
Faculty: 14 487
Endowment: $590.0M
Website: https://www.uwo.ca/

About

Western University is a higher education institution in Canada, founded in 1878. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is among the top 10 universities in Canada. The university has approximately 22K students, an endowment of $590.0M, a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300) and Top 50 Universities in North America. Also known as UWO.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #103 · Top 200	91,90

Research Output via OpenAlex

801

h-index

11,580,242

Citations

164,663

Publications

166,249

i10-index

3,03

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global B-Tier (World 101-300) Top 50 Universities in North America Top 20 Universities in Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western University's global ranking?

Western University is ranked #103 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Canada, it holds the #9 position.

When was Western University founded?

Western University was founded in 1878, making it 148 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Canada.

How many students attend Western University?

Western University has a student body of approximately 21,836 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 1:1.

What is Western University's research output?

Western University has produced 164,663 research publications with 11,580,242 total citations and an h-index of 801, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Western University's endowment?

Western University has an endowment of approximately $590.0M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.