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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/monthCMHC 2024
Monthly transit pass$89/month (London Transit)Published 2025 fare
Avg. international tuition$24,000–$44,000/yrLocal institutions 2024–25

Key employers

Major employers in London relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.

London Health Sciences CentreWestern University3M CanadaTrojan TechnologiesLibro Credit Union

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

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Data provenance

Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021

Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024

Effective: 2024-01-01

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