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UHIP or University Health Insurance Plan is a mandatory health cover worth CAD 792 (INR 55 K) per year. It is specifically for international students (including from India), who planning to study in Ontario.

The plan covers core medical services such as doctor visits, hospital stays (standard wards), diagnostic tests, and emergency medical care.

It does not cover dental care, vision care, ambulance fees, and prescription medicines.

Indian students planning to apply for scholarships at Western Uni Canada ideally need a minimum final academic average of 90% or more. The Western Scholarship of Distinction requires a final average between 92% and 100% in high-school.

The Western Admission Scholarship requires a final academic average between 90% and 92%.

The entrance scholarships at Western Uni Canada cover tuition costs up to CAD 8,000 (INR 5.55 Lakhs).

Deadlines for financial aid at Western Uni Ontario, vary by program. For most automatic admission scholarships, the early consideration deadline is Mar 1, 2027. Scholarship consideration for the financial aid programs mentioned below is guaranteed for students who apply for admission via the Ontario Univeristies' Application Centre (OUAC).

No, Indian students are not required to submit a separate application for most merit-based financial aids at Western Uni Canada. Students are automatically considered for Western Uni scholarships based on their admission average.

However, students may be required to submit a separate applicatiion for need-based awards of external scholarships in Canada.

Yes, students can change their course at the Western Uni Canada (UWO). To do that, students need to complete the Intent to Register (ITR) process. The window to complete the same generally opens during the spring period.

To be eligible for a course change students need to meet the entry requirements for their new course and get an approval from the relevant faculty/department.

Note: Indian students also need to notify the IRCC Canada of any course changes as this can affect their Canada student visa status.

Yes, Western Uni in London, Ontario, can be a very good option for Indian students, for the reasons mentioned below:

• Consistently ranks among the top 10 Canadian universities and top 200 globally
• World-class business programs delivered by the triple-accredited Ivey Business School
• Strong graduate employment (89% MBA grads placed after 6 months)
• Safe and affordable lifestyle compared to Toronto or Vancouver

Yes, Western Uni Canada is prestigious. It ranks among the top 10 universities in Canada and top 1% globally as part of university rankings across platforms in 2026.

It is highly rated particularly for its Business and Medicine programs. Other notable fields of study include Law, Engineering, Psychology, Arts, and Humanities.

Yes, Western Uni Canada sits just outside the top 10 universities in Canada for graduate employability in 2026, as per THE. The university ranks #12 in Canada and #248 in the world for graduate placements in 2026. 

Check the table below to see how the university ranks on a global level for some of its popular programs as part of the rankings 2026:

Western Uni Canada ranks among the top 10 universities in Canada and just outside the top 150 universities globally as part of QS Rankings in 2026. The Western University Canada QS Ranking 2026 is #6 on a national level, and #151 globally.

Check the table below to see how the university ranked in recent years: