---
title: Western University
description: Public research university in London with visual arts
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/western-university'
type: organization
createdAt: '2025-12-10'
updatedAt: '2026-09-06'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'London, ON, Canada'
website: 'https://www.uwo.ca'
yearFounded: 1878
---

# Western University

*School / university • London, ON, Canada*

## About

Public research university in London with visual arts

Western University is a public research university in London, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on 455 hectares of land, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods and the Thames River bisecting the campus's eastern portion. Founded in 1878, the university operates twelve academic faculties and schools, including visual arts through the Department of Visual Arts.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1878
- **Address:** 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 2K5, Canada
- **Website:** https://www.uwo.ca
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernuniversity/, twitter: https://twitter.com/WesternU, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternU/

## Programs

View current programs from Western University on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/western-university