Western International Annual Impact Report 2025-2026
Western International advances global engagement across the university by supporting student success, expanding global learning opportunities, fostering intercultural understanding and building partnerships that strengthen Western's connections around the world. In 2025–26, Western's international community included 4,076 undergraduate and graduate international students, alongside hundreds of outbound and inbound mobility participants, visiting researchers and global partners.
Throughout the year, Western International expanded opportunities for global learning, strengthened partnerships, supported student success and created meaningful connections across campus and around the world. From pre-arrival support and orientation to global learning opportunities, international partnerships and convocation celebrations, Western International helps members of the university community build connections, engage across cultures and thrive.
Highlights of 2025-26
+70%
increase in international exchange applications
+10%
increase in student advising and support interactions (5,267)
+32%
increase in Global Honour completions
My Western experience has been very international, both on campus and abroad. From volunteering at Western International to going on exchange, I have met people from many different cultural backgrounds and have learned a lot while sharing my own culture too.
Anthony
International student, volunteer, & exchange participant
At a Glance
Our Global Community
4,076
international students
2,184 undergraduate · 1,892 graduate
1,630
students participated in global learning experiences
236
active international partnership agreements across 62 countries
116
Visiting Research Only students from 22 countries
My first year included some unexpected challenges with visa documentation. Support from Western International advisors was important during that time, and having someone to help clarify the process and next steps made a real difference.
Anna Lucia
International student
Amplifying Impact
50+
student stories shared
33.8K
social media engagements
21.6M
social media post impressions
21%
Instagram growth
416K+
video views
My Western experience has been all about growth and trying new things. Going abroad taught me resilience and helped me step outside of my comfort zone.
Halle
Exchange participant
Explore Our Impact
Student Support & Success
Supporting students through advising, orientation, workshops and digital resources.
Key Highlights
5,267 student advising and support interactions (+10% from last year)
50+ workshops, presentations and information sessions delivered
~600,000 website views supporting students through online resources
Global Learning & Opportunity
Expanding access to exchange, internships, research abroad and global learning.
Key Highlights
70% increase in international exchange applications
52% increase in international exchange placements
1,630 students participated in global learning experiences
Global Community & Belonging
Building connections, leadership skills and intercultural understanding.
Key Highlights
225+ volunteers
5,000+ volunteer hours
412 English Conversation Program (ECP) participants
Partnerships & Global Impact
Advancing international engagement, partnerships and collaboration.
Key Highlights
116 Visiting Research Only (VRO) students
27 new international partnership agreements established in 21 countries
$636K+ scholarship and project funding administered
Celebrating Student Success
Throughout the year, Western International shared student stories and celebrated achievements through spotlights, videos and Convocation features that highlighted the many ways students engage globally and contribute to the Western community.
12
Convocation profiles
51K
Convocation video views
36.7K
Convocation views on social media
23K
Convocation webpage views (+100%)
