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Western (Ivey)

London, Canada

#2
1
from 2024–25
665
GMAT
143
Class size
CA$88,050
Tuition
Note: School has locations in London, Toronto and Wanchai.  International tuition: CA$135,305. Tuition amount is the figure advertised by the school and includes mandatory fees and other costs. GMAT score is median or average, as provided by the school. Find more details on the school's website : https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/mba/ .

Ivey is number 2 on the overall ranking of Canadian business schools. The London-based school is known for its case-study method of teaching and its well-regarded executive education programs. The school’s curriculum is highly praised for its hands-on approach and its ability to prepare students for real-world business challenges.

Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — Western (Ivey) ranked 1st in Learning and Networking, 2nd in Compensation and 3rd in Entrepreneurship. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.

Index Ranks

#2
#220212025
Overall
▼ 1
from 2024–25
#2
Compensation
▼ 1
#1
Learning
▲ 3
#1
Networking
No change
#3
Entrepreneurship
▲ 1

Index Scores

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Hires by Industry

Ivey sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Consulting Industry, Financial Services and Technology Industry.

Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - Western (Ivey)

77 graduates hired in total
22.1%
15.6%
9.1%

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by Ivey graduates is CA$100,000 ($72K); the median signing/starting bonus is CA$10,000 ($7K).

Demographics

Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.

Nationalities (top 5) - Western (Ivey)

Total Number of Nationalities: 24
Canada 36.9%
India 23.3%
China 11.0%
Nigeria 6.8%
Pakistan 4.3%

Campus Atmosphere - Western (Ivey)

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Women are well represented among my school’s faculty and administration

Female protagonists are well represented in case studies

LGBTQ students are given equal/adequate opportunity to participate in class discussions and on teams

Social activities are generally inclusive towards LGBTQ students

Minorities are well represented among the faculty and administration

Minority protagonists are well represented in case studies

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