Brock University

Brock University is a comprehensive institution located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1964, it has grown into a vibrant academic community, offering a wide range of programs and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

 

Why Choose Brock University?

  • Career-Driven Programs: Brock offers degrees in fields like Game Design, Public Health, and Sport Management, many of which include co-op work terms, internships, and experiential opportunities. Over 40 programs offer co-op, providing students with 12–20 months of paid work experience. Graduates enjoy one of the highest employment rates in the country, with 90% finding employment within six months of receiving their degree.

  • Global Community: By choosing Brock University, degree-seeking international students join a vibrant community of over 19,000 students from across Canada and more than 110 countries around the world for a truly global learning experience.

  • Supportive Environment: Brock provides a range of resources to help students transition academically and socially, including the International Centre, which offers services such as ESL support, academic advising, and cultural programming.

 

Campus Locations

Brock University's main campus is situated in St. Catharines, Ontario, within the historic Niagara region. The campus is easily accessible and offers a range of facilities to support student life and learning.

 

Types of Courses & Study Levels

Brock University offers a variety of programs across different levels:

  • Undergraduate Programs: Bachelor's degrees in fields such as Arts, Business, Education, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.

  • Graduate Programs: Master's and doctoral degrees in areas including Applied Health Sciences, Education, and Business.

  • Professional and Continuing Studies: Programs designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.

 

Mode of Learning

Brock University offers flexible learning options to accommodate diverse student needs:

  • Onsite (In-Class): Traditional classroom-based learning at the main campus.

  • E-Learning: Fully online courses for flexible study schedules.

  • Blended Learning: A combination of in-class and online instruction, offering a balanced approach.

 

Highlights

  • High Employment Rate: 90% of Brock graduates find employment within six months of receiving their degree.

  • Co-op Opportunities: Over 40 programs offer co-op, providing students with 12–20 months of paid work experience.

  • Diverse Student Body: Students from more than 110 countries contribute to a rich, multicultural campus environment.

 

Latest Updates

  • Global Recognition: Brock University was ranked in the top 300 of nearly 1,600 universities worldwide in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess institutions' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Research Excellence: The university is recognized as part of Research Infosource's Canada's Top 50 Research Universities Rankings.

Scholarship

Brock Scholars Awards

  • Overview: Automatic scholarships for incoming international students entering their first undergraduate program (no previous post-secondary experience).

  • Eligibility: Must be entering a first undergraduate program in the Fall term.

  • Application: No application required; awarded based on admission.

  • Amount: Varies based on academic achievement.

 

International Student Ambassador Program

  • Overview: Recognizes up to 10 international students annually who exemplify Brock University's mission and vision through academic achievements and community engagement.

  • Eligibility:

    • Must be in good academic standing.

    • Must pay international tuition fees.

    • Must be registered in full-time undergraduate or graduate studies.

    • Not eligible if enrolled in ESL, Bridging, Certificate, or ISP programs.

    • Not eligible if intending to enroll in a co-op work term in the fall/winter academic terms.

  • Benefits: Awarded the equivalent of domestic tuition fees.

  • Note: Recipients are precluded from receiving other international entrance scholarships.

 

International Mobility Bursary

  • Overview: Provides financial assistance to students participating in international study programs.

  • Eligibility:

    • Must be a full-time student.

    • Priority given to students participating in their first international study program.

    • Students receiving a 100% tuition waiver are not eligible.

  • Amount: Varies based on credit count and/or length of the exchange period.

 

Graduate Scholarships and Awards

Brock University offers several scholarships and awards for graduate students:

  • Bluma Appel Graduate Entrance Scholarships: Awarded to full-time graduate students in various faculties based on outstanding academic merit.

  • Bold New Brock Graduate Student OTSS Award: Made annually to a full-time graduate student entering or continuing a graduate program at Brock University with demonstrated academic excellence.

  • Brock 50th Anniversary Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to a student in any year of full-time graduate studies in any graduate faculty, based on academic merit.

  • Brock University Graduate Students' Association Award: Available to full or part-time, domestic or international graduate students at Brock University who are members in good standing with the Brock University Graduate Students' Association.

  • Carroll Scholarship in Political Science: Awarded to entering/enrolled full-time graduate students from Africa (including the Republic of Mauritius) in the Master of Arts Political Science program at Brock University who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

  • Chancellor's Chairs' Graduate Scholarship in Physics: Awarded to a full-time graduate student who is entering or continuing in a graduate program in Physics.

  • Cuvée Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time continuing graduate student in any faculty at Brock University whose research involves oenology, viticulture, wine business, or wine culture and whose supervisor is a CCOVI fellow, researcher, or scientist.

  • Dante F. Marinelli/Niagara Duty Free Shops Scholarship: Awarded to an entering full-time graduate student(s) in the Goodman School of Business at Brock University and a resident of the Niagara Peninsula. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet OSAP residency requirements.

  • Department of Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Award: Awarded to a full-time domestic or international student entering the mathematics graduate program who demonstrates academic excellence.

  • Department of Physics Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time graduate student in the first or subsequent year of a graduate degree in Physics. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance and demonstrates financial need and meets Ontario residency requirement.

  • Dick Pound Award: An annual award to a full-time graduate student in a Master's program in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences who demonstrates financial need and meets Ontario residency requirements.

  • Donald Ziraldo and Laura McCain CCOVI Director's Award: Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a graduate program with a research focus on Oenology and Viticulture. Preference will be given to a student wishing to pursue graduate studies in Icewine or wine industry business-related studies at Brock University.

  • Doris White Memorial Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time graduate student(s) enrolled in a graduate program. Preference will be given to a graduate student pursuing study in Music. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet Ontario residency requirements.

  • Doug Shaver Memorial Award: Awarded to a full-time graduate student in the Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies, Master of Applied Disability Studies, or the Graduate Diploma in Applied Disability Studies whose area of study is persons with intellectual disabilities with challenging behaviours.

  • Douglas Rapelje Memorial Award: Awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Applied Gerontology (MAB) program at Brock University. Preference will be given to a student with experience (volunteer or employment) working with seniors. Applicants must display financial need.

  • Dr. Johanna Tito and Dr. David Goicoechea Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student who has graduated from the Brock undergraduate degree program in Philosophy and is entering into the Brock Master's program in Philosophy. The recipient must meet OSAP residency requirements and demonstrate financial need.

  • Dr. Liette Vasseur Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to a current full-time graduate student who demonstrates academic merit. Preference will be given to a woman who demonstrates leadership potential, either on or off campus.

  • Gregory Jae-Mun Memorial Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to an entering full-time domestic graduate student studying Business Administration at the Goodman School of Business who also has an undergraduate degree from Brock University. Preference will be given to a student exhibiting academic success who has financial need.

  • Harrison-Thompson Bursary Trust: Awarded to one full-time student in each of the five faculties: Applied Health Sciences, Goodman School of Business, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social Sciences. The recipient must meet Ontario residency requirements. The award is renewable based on academic excellence and demonstrates financial need.

  • History Graduate Student Award for Excellence: Awarded to a full-time student entering the Master of History graduate program.

  • Hughes-Reid Graduate Student Scholarship in Classics: Awarded to a full-time graduate student entering the Master of Arts in Classics program at Brock University who demonstrates academic excellence, preferably with a minimum average of 80%. Preference will be made to the student(s) studying women, gender, and/or history.

  • Ida Marietta Houston Graduate Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time graduate student in the Applied Health Sciences graduate program who demonstrates academic merit. Preference will be given to a student whose education or research focuses on Palliative Care.

  • International Society for Electrophysiology Kinesiology (ISEK) John V.Basmajian Memorial Graduate Award: Awarded to a full-time domestic or international MA, MSc, or PhD graduate student in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. The student must demonstrate high academic merit and be conducting research related to electromyographic kinesiology of skeletal muscle.

Programs

St. Catharines, Canada