Our vision is to be the most innovative, student-centric university. WGU has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century.

competency-based learning model WGU has a competency-based learning model, which means students are given credit for the knowledge they've acquired through their jobs outside of school. Kinesthetic leaners should look ahead in their lesson plans and try to apply new concepts in real life.

WGU is an online school with career-aligned bachelor's and master's degrees in - IT, teaching, business, and healthcare - designed to help working professionals fit an online university education into their busy lives. Find the degree that's the perfect fit for you.

Its flexible scheduling, career-focused curriculum, affordability, accreditation, and supportive community make it a top choice for many students. If you are considering attending WGU, we encourage you to explore its degree programs and see how it can help you achieve your academic and career goals.

WGU is a nonprofit, online university that was founded by 19 U.S. governors. However, WGU is a private university, not a state university.

As one of Canada's largest research-intensive universities, Western University boasts researchers, teachers and graduate students who are leaders in their fields and conduct innovative research in some of the world's most exciting and emerging areas.

One of the most significant benefits of attending WGU is the flexibility it offers. Unlike traditional universities, WGU allows students to study at their own pace, which means they can complete their degree programs faster or slower than the traditional timeframes.

According to the VARK model, learners are identified by the type of learner they were:

• Visual learner (movie, pictures, graphs)
• Auditory learner (music, discussion, lectures)
• Reading and writing learner (making lists, reading textbooks, taking notes)
• Kinesthetic learner (experiments, hands on activities)

Unlike traditional universities, WGU allows students to study at their own pace, which means they can complete their degree programs faster or slower than the traditional timeframes. This flexibility is ideal for individuals with busy schedules or those who need to balance work and family responsibilities.

International students often choose to study at Western due to our internationally-renowned faculty members, world-class research facilities and infrastructure, excellent graduate-level funding, and the high quality of our graduate programs.

Western ranked first in Canada on anti-poverty initiatives, second on decent work and economic growth and tied for second on industry, innovation and infrastructure. The three high national rankings cement Western's place among the world's top universities.

Ranked among the top 1 per cent of universities in the world, we are an academic institution recognized for leadership in education, research and healthcare.