Huron, Ontario (ON), Canada
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Huron University was established in 1863 and is the founding institution of Western University in Ontario, Canada. Huron offers an accessible education which equips students for professional success while also developing their character. Students who graduate from Huron will receive a Western University degree.
Huron offers students the elite Scotiabank Career Accelerator Program (CAP), which will build their career confidence and help them stand apart. Students will be part of training modules and workshops, and have hands-on experiences which complement their theoretical education by equipping them with skills required at the workplace. Throughout the CAP, students will be supported by Huron’s career development coordinators.
The university also offers dual degree programs in collaboration with Ivey Business School at Western. Students can complete their first two years of study at Huron before entering the HBA program at Ivey, and students have the option of completing a fifth year to earn on HBA and an Honors BA in any Arts or Social Science program offered at Huron. Students studying at Huron have the option of combining their undergraduate program at Huron with a program at any of Western University’s campuses, thus providing them with flexibility and choice.
Huron offers a university experience like no other, according as much priority to ethical leadership and community engagement as to academic achievement. An average class size of just 30 gives students a lot of scope to interact with professors and classmates. There are also paid internships and professional networking events available, to expose students to workplace realities and shape them into emerging leaders.
94 percent of Huron University’s graduates find employment or pursue graduate studies in their field of interest. Furthermore, 70 percent of alumni go on to reach senior leadership roles within their organizations all over the world.
Students receive a range of careers support and opportunities to ensure they hold all the skills needed to achieve their career goals. Support is available to students looking to move directly into the workforce, as well as those who choose to transition to graduate school.
Careers support includes:
Every single student is guaranteed to receive a paid internship during their time at Huron University, with the careers team on hand to assist in finding a suitable position. Internships include:
Available both on and off campus, career internships enable students to gain work experience in a field of interest.
Huron University offers two types of for-credit academic internship: the 8–16-month Management and Organizational Studies Internship, and the four-month Interdisciplinary Studies Internship. Both offer full-time employment anywhere in the world.
Many students at Huron University have the rare opportunity to undertake a research internship at undergraduate level, through the Centre for Undergraduate Research Learning. Opportunities include fellowships, research awards, and research assistants.
Offered through the Small Business Centre, entrepreneurial internships enable students to prepare business plans and run a summer company.
In September 2024, Huron University will launch a new major in China studies, forming part of the university’s Chinese, Japanese, and East Asia Studies program. The major enables students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Chinese literature, culture, language, and society. The course offers students the chance to explore the subject with a global perspective, finding new connections and perspectives that will aid their influence and efficacy in future careers.
Also from September 2024, students will be able to study a major in animal ethics and sustainability. A global first, this major will enable students to explore the laws and policies around animal protection, sustainable business strategies, ethical debates on species protection, the ever-changing relationships between nature and technology, and future plans for climate action.
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Huron University awards over CAD 5.5 million in financial aid to students every year, available in the form of scholarships, financial aid, bursaries, and grants. This amount is double the per-student average of Canadian universities, making its courses amongst the most accessible in the country.
All first-year international students are automatically considered for the following scholarships:
This entrance scholarship is based on the content of a student’s application and prior academic success. The total value is CAD 4,000 – CAD 60,000 (CAD 1,000 – CAD 15,000 per year).
International students studying at a Canadian high school when they apply to Huron University are automatically assessed for this scholarship. The total value is CAD 40,000 over four years, plus CAD 1,000 in the final year to put towards one of the university’s international academic experiences.
Eligible international students may also apply for the following scholarships. Students are advised to carefully check the full conditions, as well as any important application requirements and deadlines prior to applying.
Eligible international students with a minimum mid-year average of 90 percent, as well as a strong extracurricular record, may apply. This scholarship is valued at full tuition.
International students who can demonstrate financial need may apply for assistance through the Huron International Financial Aid form. The amount of financial aid provided may range from five to 50 percent of a student’s tuition fees.
Other scholarships, bursaries, and grants may be available depending on a student’s specific circumstances and/or study program.
All students must meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen study program. These may vary between subjects and courses.
Broad undergraduate academic entry requirements are as follows:
Students are also encouraged to provide a personal statement as well as any other supporting documents such as extracurriculars, recommendations etc.
International students must also meet the university’s English language requirements. For most courses, this is a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band score less than 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements but meet the admission criteria will receive a conditional offer of admission and will be automatically be offered a placement at Western’s English Language Centre.
Huron University has 160 years of experience in teaching and learning, and strives to stand out in the selection of carefully chosen and mindfully created courses it offers. Students are taught by PhD-holding faculty from their first year, and graduate with a degree from Western University, an institution ranked in the top one percent globally (QS World University Rankings, 2025).
As a liberal arts university, Huron University specialises in focused study programs, taught by professors at the very top of their field, and with global renown. It prioritises ethical leadership, community engagement, and the professional success of all its students.
Huron University offers an intimate and personal learning experience with quality curricula, and average class sizes of no more than 30 students. Students enjoy one-on-one mentorship with professors who know them as individuals, encouraging them to achieve their full potential. Interactive classes are fuelled by discussion-based learning with significant real-world applications.
All students receive extensive career support through experiential learning, guaranteed internships, and the university’s global network of industry and community connections. Students are supported and encouraged to successfully and compassionately develop their leadership skills, as evidenced in the university’s motto ‘leaders with heart’.
At Huron University, students may enroll on a study program in either arts and social science, management and organizational studies, or theology. Beyond this, courses are divided by subject area, covering:
A number of distinct courses and modules are available within each subject. Students can elect to receive a major, minor, specialization, or honors specialization in chosen areas, enabling them to tailor their learnings to their personal interests and ambitions.
Students can opt to undertake all their studies at Huron University, or can combine their study program with one at Western University. Students are can take classes and combine majors from the 400 programs offered by Western University.
Huron University is also one of only two institutions in Canada to hold a formal partnership with the esteemed Harvard Business School Online.
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