Founded in 1878, the University of Western Ontario is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of London (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ontario.

Officially accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Ontario, The University of Western Ontario (UWO) is a huge (enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Western Ontario (UWO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 139 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students, including a library, housing, sports facilities and activities, financial aids and scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.