Overview

Brock University, a public institution founded in 1964, is uniquely located in St. Catharines, Ontario—just 20 minutes from Niagara Falls, one hour from the Greater Toronto Area, and 30 minutes from Buffalo, New York (USA). As the only Canadian university situated within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Brock is recognized for its academic excellence, modern facilities, and diverse community of over 19,000 students representing 110 cultures worldwide. The university places strong emphasis on practical skill development, offering internships in 41 academic programs and operating one of the five largest paid Co-op programs in Canada, where students can earn CAD 19–23 per hour. With partnerships with leading companies such as Deloitte, Pepsi, IBM, Mercedes-Benz, and Scotiabank, Brock provides students with outstanding opportunities to gain hands-on experience and build valuable industry connections.

Genaral Admission Requirements:

Senior Secondary school credential required for university in the home country
Academically rigorous grade 12 year
Minimum B- average but may be higher for other programs
English Proficiency (some programs have higher requirement)
- (IELTS - Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- TOEFL - 88 overall, no band below 21
- PTE-A 58 overall
- Duolingo - 110 minimum score
- CAE (A1 Advanced) - 176 minimum score
- CPE (C2 Proficiency) - 176 ,minimum score
Academic secondary school transcript with these details
- Final grades from the first term of senior year
- An indication of the courses being studied in second term of senior year
- Predicted grades

New International Student Application Process

Choose the program
Review admission criteria
Complete the requirements and lodge application
Pay $130 non-refundable application fee if English proficiency requirements was satisfied and $150 non-refundable application fee if the English proficiency requirement was not met
Accept the offer

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Scholarship: $400 - $3,400/year Address: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Ranking:

#27 Canada's Best Universities by Reputation

(Maclean's 2025)

#14 Canada’s Best Comprehensive Universities

(Maclean's 2025)

#1 in Ontario for Student Satisfaction

Strong majors:

Business: Business Administration, Accounting, Business Communication, Business Economics.
Arts: Film, Music, Theatre, Fine Arts.
Computing: Computer Science, Computing and Business, Data Science and Analytics, Game Programming, Game Design.
Health & Sciences: Biophysics, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Neuroscience, Public Health, Child Health, Exercise Science.
Other Programs: Criminology, Environmental Geology, Oenology and Viticulture, Sport Management.

Key facts:

One of the five largest paid Co-op internship programs in the country.
Graduate employment rate among the highest nationwide: 96%.
Leading student mental health support services in the nation.
Convenient location for travel across the Canada–U.S. border.

Immigration Opportunities

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Masters Graduate Stream allows students who have completed a master’s program in the province to apply for permanent residency upon graduation without requiring work experience.