St. Catharines, Ontario (ON), Canada
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Brock University is widely acknowledged to be among Canada’s best post-secondary education institutions and has been a significant part of the Niagara region for nearly60 years. Life at Brock University is much more than the time spent on academic activity. As a modern university in a city with an enthusiastic sense of community, Brock celebrates individual voices, intellectual keenness, and student wellness. Little wonder then, with the active and engaging lifestyle on offer, that Brock is ranked second in Canada for student satisfaction.
Students from over 100 countries come to Brock to study, carrying a range of perspectives and experiences to share. Brock University prides itself on its extensive and highly efficient support services, for both academic and personal issues. For the last three years Brock has been rated number one in Canada for its provision of mental health services, a reflection of the resources and the professional support available to students throughout their time at university.
Study options at Brock University span a wide range of programs across six faculties at undergraduate, graduate, advanced research, and doctoral levels. With access to a variety of experiential learning opportunities, students graduate fully equipped to be leaders in their fields. Brock has also committed over CAD 4 million to support scholarships and bursaries r to help students fund their studies.
Brock’s location in the heart of the Niagara region means students get to experience life in a vibrant and cultural environment. From breathtaking natural scenery, including one of the natural wonders of the world Niagara Falls, to sprawling trails and a thriving arts scene, there is enough to ensure that life at Brock is never dull.
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A Brock University qualification demonstrates a student’s ability to succeed at an internationally renowned institution, and is a great stepping stone towards professional success. This makes graduates highly valued by employers, whether professionally or in ongoing academic work such as teaching and research.
Brock is a research-oriented university, and in the most recent assessment was ranked third out of all Canadian universities for research publication output and impact indicators in the undergraduate category (Research Infosource 2021). This means that Brock students have more opportunities to conduct industry-relevant research at undergraduate level, giving them an experiential advantage compared to their contemporaries.
Students also have access to the university’s CareerZone platform which helps to provide them with employment opportunities and career goals, as well as connections with the Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA), of which all graduates become members. This is a network of over 111,000 graduates worldwide, offering access to events, workshops, professional opportunities and more.
Graduates enjoy a 93.8 per cent employment rate two years after course completion, which is higher than the provincial average. Brock University’s co-op program accounts for much of this success, where over 95 per cent of students are hired by one of their co-op employers after graduation.
Brock recently launched several new undergraduate and graduate programs including a BA in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice, a combined Bachelor/Master’s in Nursing, and new pathways for international students in education. A new Engineering program was also announced and hopes to launch in the coming years.
Brock has recently opened new facilities, including a new building for the Goodman School of Business, the School of Fine and Performing Arts, new residences, and many new spaces for studying and recreation.
Brock University fosters a strong culture of sports at both recreational and competitive levels. The university has invested in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to ensure that its students have every opportunity to train as individuals or as a team. The Brock Badgers are the university’s athletics team and represent the university in Canadian Interuniversity Sport.
The Badgers have had an historic run of recent successes, with five teams qualifying for this season’s national championships. The women’s volleyball and basketball teams completed their playoff runs at the nationals, with ongoing campaigns for a further three sports teams schedules in the coming weeks. Games will be broadcast directly through U SPORTS or via CBC Sports.
Brock athletes have won over 90 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) provincial titles and over 50 national titles in various in sports and athletic pursuits.
11,82,551 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
14,80,750 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
11,14,137 Living costs
5,90,697 To live on campus
Brock University is committed to the success of its students, and with the help of its expanded network of professional sponsors and alumni contributes over CAD4 million to financial awards programs for them.
The university runs one of the most extensive financial support programs in Ontario, with a variety of scholarships, bursaries and grants designed to ensure that every Brock student has the financial security to focus fully on their studies and realize their academic and personal potential
Students are encouraged to apply to the OneApp, which automatically applies them to hundreds of awards at the same time. There are specific awards for international students, and Brock dedicates millions of dollars to student support each year.
Further details for the funding schemes available can be found online, but the largest award offered is the Brock Scholars award which is available to all international and domestic students. Students are automatically considered during course placement, providing that the student is enrolled on their first undergraduate program. The amount awarded is based on the final grade score of the application upon admission, and can be calculated as such:
The Brock Scholars award is renewable based on continued academic performance.
Brock also has many other awards available for international students including:
Brock University employs a minimum academic credential system for undergraduate admission consideration. This depends on the national curriculum students have studied previously, so they are encouraged to check the university website for full information and equivalence lists of the credentials required to apply. Students who meet the minimum requirements are not automatically guaranteed admission. Admission is also based on academic performance, course prerequisites and English language proficiency, as well as other factors.
If a student does not meet the requirements of their preferred program, Brock will automatically assess them for an alternate offer of admission. Should they not meet the English language requirements, Brock will refer them to Brock’s own English as a Second Language program.
There are different admission requirements for specific degree programs and entry points. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the course-specific information pages on the university website for full details before submitting an application.
In the 2021/22 academic year, the university had a general acceptance rate of 73 per cent.
Brock University has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive and innovative academic programming, preparing its students for further study or their future careers.
The institution is widely known for the quality of its curriculum and the high level of expertise of its academic staff. Their teaching faculty currently includes twelve Canada Research Chairs and nine recipients of the 3M Teaching Fellowship Award, a national award which recognizes both excellence and leadership in education. Many of the faculty staff have taught and worked overseas and are able to communicate their experience to students from all backgrounds. Students benefit from an education which embraces the latest learning methods and teaching technologies. Many tutors are involved in ongoing professional work, giving students a great opportunity to gain industry insights which can inform their career pathways.
In the ten years between 2008-2018, the university has recorded an average first to second year retention rate of 87.4 per cent, significantly higher than the national average.
Brock University has developed a comprehensive portfolio of more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and nearly 50 graduate programs, distributed across eight academic faculties and schools and spanning a breadth of subject areas. Each faculty has a distinct approach towards learning, while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration between departments, subject areas and research groups. Academic departments include:
Additionally, Brock University is home to the fifth-largest co-op program of universities in Canada, as well as an increasing number of international programs.
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