🇨🇦 Western University — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #142 · CAD $44,214–64,310 a year · London, Ontario
Quick Facts
| Location | London, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #142 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Approximately 4,500-6,000 international students (out of roughly 42,000 total enrollment), with an admission rate around 58% overall. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $44,214–64,310 per year (2026-27 Year 1 international tuition (Education to Engineering; Dentistry higher)). Source: Western Registrar: 2026-27 FT international fee schedule (PDF), checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $23,448 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Why Ivey Specifically Matters
Ivey's full-time MBA was ranked #1 in Canada and 74th globally by the Financial Times in 2026 — the school's highest position since 2012, climbing 12 spots in a single year. Its one-year format is a genuine structural advantage: graduates return to the workforce roughly 12 months earlier than peers at two-year US programs, meaningfully reducing both foregone earnings and total cost. Combined with London, Ontario's lower cost of living, this produces an ROI calculation that compares favourably with longer, pricier US alternatives for candidates whose careers are Canada-centred.
Scholarships
Western offers entrance scholarships for international students based on academic merit, plus program-specific awards through Ivey Business School for qualifying applicants. The Western Scholarship of Distinction program is the flagship entrance award for high-achieving incoming students, and international applicants are automatically considered based on their admission application — no separate scholarship application is typically required for entrance-level awards, though program-specific and graduate funding usually does require a distinct application.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Western graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with Ivey Business School alumni networks particularly strong for post-graduation employment feeding into Express Entry. The length of PGWP eligibility is tied to your program length (up to 3 years for programs of 2+ years), so choosing a program length strategically can matter if maximizing your post-study work window is a priority. London, Ontario's lower cost of living relative to Toronto or Vancouver is also a genuine practical advantage during the PGWP period, when many graduates are building Canadian work experience toward Express Entry eligibility.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western University good for international students?
Western University is ranked #142 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 6th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs CAD $44,214–64,310 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Western University charge international students?
CAD $44,214–64,310 per year (2026-27 Year 1 international tuition (Education to Engineering; Dentistry higher)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Western University?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from Western University?
Western graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with Ivey Business School alumni networks particularly strong for post-graduation employment feeding into Express Entry.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official Western University Website
Worked example: a full degree at Western University
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$44,214 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 Year 1 international tuition (Education to Engineering; Dentistry higher)) |
| Living costs | C$23,448 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$270,648 ≈ ₹1.84 crore ≈ $193,072 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$287,324 ≈ ₹1.95 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | C$351,032 ≈ ₹2.39 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Western Registrar: 2026-27 FT international fee schedule (PDF)
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Western University come from the Western Registrar: 2026-27 FT international fee schedule (PDF); the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Western University website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Western University. Not admissions or immigration advice.