Rankings
How every major ranking places Western University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 21 | $15,099 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 19 | $18,503 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $15,099 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 14 | $15,099 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 13 | $15,099 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 13 | $10,414 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $15,099 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $46,102 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $28,868 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $15,099 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $15,099 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $15,099 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $15,099 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $15,099 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $15,099 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 117 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Western University
The job market for Western University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Western University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $15,099 a year; half of Western University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $4,673 and $15,099. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $46,102, natural sciences $10,414.
How is Western University ranked?
Western University is ranked #151 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#20) and Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#45).
What IELTS score does Western University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (19 of the 44 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Western University offer?
138 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (21), public health & allied health (19) and engineering & technology (15).
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Updated 9 September 2026. Courses and fees from Western University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.