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Brock University
Brock University is a medium-sized university of about 19,000 students in Canada’s Niagara region, near downtown St Catharines, with 7 academic faculties offering more than 70 undergraduate and 50+ graduate programmes. Over 13% of its students are international, coming from 110+ countries.
Brock is ranked 1st in Ontario for student satisfaction, and the university reports that 96% of its students find employment after graduation. The campus connects directly to the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment, and the wider Niagara region offers wine country, arts and festivals, with Niagara Falls close by. The university is named after Major-General Sir Isaac Brock.
#1
in Canada, Student Mental Health Services (Maclean’s University Rankings)
#1
in Ontario, Student Satisfaction
Top 150
in the world, Sport Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Top 400
of 2,000+ universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, June 2024)
Silver
Sustainability rating (STARS 2024, first assessment)
Brock Scholars Award
Up to $3,400 CAD a year for high school students with academic averages above 80% (amounts may change).
Brock Global Reach Award
$1,500 CAD entrance award for the first 10 undergraduate applicants from each recruiting region with a C- average who accept their offer within the academic year.
International Student Ambassador Award
Up to $23,000 CAD (the difference between domestic and international tuition) for 10 selected undergraduate or graduate students; a separate application is required.
Student life
Students come from 110+ countries and make up over 13% of the student population, with 130+ student clubs plus department and faculty associations.
Athletics teams have won 96+ provincial and 49+ national championships, and students have access to the largest pool in the Niagara region and a 1,500 sq ft gym.
Student support
The Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), funded through ancillary fees, provides mental health services, while Brock International offers immigration advising, orientation, and language and academic support for international students.
Careers
Over 40 programmes offer Co-op, giving students 12 months of paid work experience, and the university reports that over 85% of Co-op employers would hire Brock students again. CareerZone offers career support to all students, including free LinkedIn professional photos.
Academics and facilities
Research facilities and industry-standard tools support teaching across the university. The Goodman School of Business underwent a $20 million renovation and provides Bloomberg terminals, and a new space for Integrated Engineering students is planned.
Accommodation
Brock offers a residence guarantee to students who apply by a specified date, across 8 residence buildings in four distinct styles, housing nearly 2,800 students.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Brock University, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.