Ontario · Study destination
Study in London
Health sciences and research, two hours from Toronto
Population
430K (city) / 550K (metro)
1-br rent
$1,480/month
Transit pass
$89/month (London Transit)
Institutions
3
About London
London, Ontario is home to Western University — known for its Ivey Business School, law faculty, and medical school — as well as Fanshawe College. The city has a growing health sciences corridor and a cost of living well below Toronto. Students at Western benefit from a true campus experience with a strong residential culture.
Cost of living
| Average 1-bedroom rent | $1,480/month | CMHC 2024 |
| Monthly transit pass | $89/month (London Transit) | Published 2025 fare |
| Avg. international tuition | $24,000–$44,000/yr | Local institutions 2024–25 |
Key employers
Major employers in London relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.
Climate
Cold winters, warm summers. Similar to Toronto but slightly less extreme.
Student life highlights
- →Victoria Park
- →Museum London
- →Covent Garden Market
- →Forest City Gardens
- →Thames Valley Parkway
Find an adviser for London
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Find an adviser →Data provenance
Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021
Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Effective: 2024-01-01
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