A mid-sized Niagara university known for its co-op programs, its Goodman School of Business and its close-knit campus on the Niagara Escarpment.
Brock University is a public university in St. Catharines, in the heart of the Niagara region. Founded in 1964, it takes its name from Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, the hero of the War of 1812, and today serves students from across Ontario, Canada and around the world.
Brock is organized into several faculties, including Applied Health Sciences, Business, Education, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social Sciences. It is widely recognized for experiential learning, with one of the larger co-op programmes in the province and a strong focus on community-engaged research.
The university is also known for its relatively small class sizes, its connection to Niagara's wine, tourism and agri-food industries, and its leadership in areas such as health sciences, kinesiology, education and business.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Brock offers entrance awards, in-course scholarships and need-based bursaries to help students manage costs.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Brock University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Brock University.
Applications to Brock University go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 U or M courses, including English, plus any program-specific prerequisites. Some programs require supplementary information such as a portfolio or interview.
Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by selecting Brock University and your chosen programs. Submit supporting documents and meet any program-specific requirements as directed.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Brock University and OUAC.
St. Catharines is a mid-sized city in the Niagara region, close to Niagara Falls, wine country and the Toronto-Hamilton corridor. The main campus sits atop the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, offering green space and views.
Brock has an active campus community with hundreds of clubs, student-run services and cultural events. Residences, a student union and plentiful recreation options help first-year students settle in.
The Badgers compete in U Sports in sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer and rowing.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.