Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Western University
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
- University of Western Ontario
- Western University of London Ontario
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1878 -
History
Founded on March 7, 1878 by Bishop Isaac Hellmuth (1817–1901) ‘The Western University of London Ontario’ opened its doors to students for the first time in 1881. Four faculties were established (Arts, Divinity, Law and Medicine) at Western's inception.
In 1916, the current campus property was mainly purchased from the Kingsmill family, with construction beginning in 1922 and first classes held in summer of 1924. In 1923 the university was renamed The University of Western Ontario.
Since that first class graduated in 1883, the university has become a vibrant centre of learning. Through 12 faculties and three affiliated university colleges, Western today offers its 36,000-plus students more than 400 specializations, majors and minors.
Places
London