Why Choose Brock University?

Here are some of the top reasons why Brock is the university for you.

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Kriti from India, BBA Co-op

“My co-op work term help me gain experience with one of Canada’s top employers, which gave me the confidence and skills to go out and succeed in the industry.”

Here's why you should choose Brock

Safety — On and Off Campus

Brock’s beautiful campus is located in Niagara, a safe, fun, and vibrant region with beautiful natural surroundings. Brock University is close to the U.S. border, minutes from world-class tourism destinations and only an hour’s drive from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). According to a 2016 Statistics Canada survey, the St. Catharines-Niagara Metropolitan area ranks among the safest in Canada with populations of more than 100,000 people.

On campus, our dedicated 24-hour security team protects our community, and provides addition support related to fraud, lost and found services, and a walk-safe program ensuring you’ll have peace of mind while you study.

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Affordable Living

Niagara offers safe and affordable accommodation on and off campus. Shared accommodation options are available for as low as $850 per month, which is less than half the cost of an average rental in Toronto.

The region offers a variety of housing options to choose from, including residence, individual apartments, or shared student housing. All of which are just minutes from Brock’s main campus.

Learn more about accommodation in Niagara

Are you an ESL student
interested in staying with a Canadian family?

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Career-Driven Programming

Brock’s career-driven degrees, such as Game Design, Public Health, and Sport Management, along with co-op work terms, internships, and experiential opportunities will prepare you for your career.

More than 40 of our degree programs offer co-op, providing you with 12 – 20 months of paid work experience. Our graduates enjoy one of the highest employment rates in the country with 90% finding employment within six months of receiving their degree.

Learn more about the programs at Brock

Diverse Students, Diverse Opportunities

Brock is a globally minded community with 100+ countries represented on campus. Our many clubs and events bring Canadian and international students together.

Popular events such as International Education Week, and Celebration of Nations celebrate culture from around the world, and highlight the importance of a global education, and intercultural awareness in preparing for future careers.

Learn more about student life at Brock

Personalized International Student Support

Brock has a team dedicated to international student success. Take part in transitional and ongoing academic, language and social programming to get the most out of your studies.

Our pride in student satisfaction has been recognized by Maclean’s, who ranked Brock University #1 in Ontario for student satisfaction in 2022.

Learn more about international student services

More student testimonials

First hand accounts from international students on why they chose Brock to further their studies, and prepare for upcoming careers.

ADITHYA FROM INDIA

Biochemistry

“Even in an online platform, the labs assigned to us allowed for an in-depth understanding of the topic at hand alongside a reliable and safe on-campus option to conduct experiments.”

ANA FROM PORTUGAL

Economics & Business

“I felt at home knowing so many things about Brock before making my decision to come. It gave me time to plan a lot in advance.”

ANA FROM TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Kinesiology

“I fell in love with the practical nature of Brock’s Kinesiology program. Compared to other schools in Ontario. Brock also has superior scholarships for international students.”

ANTONY FROM KENYA

Media and Communications

“Niagara feels like one of the most diverse, student friendly cities in the world. Meeting fellow students from different parts of the globe will enhance my educational experience and allow me to thrive in an increasingly multi-cultural world.”

HAMED FROM IRAN

Public Health

“Not only will you get closer to your goals, but you will grow as a person through the meaningful relationships you will form here.”

ISHITA FROM INDIA

Psychology

“Brock’s scenic location, affordability, diversity, and excellent opportunities are what caught my eye. Smaller class sizes, seminar-style learning and the integrated campus space made Brock a clear choice.”

JIAQI FROM CHINA

MBA

“They are a lot of service learning projects in my program where I can gain hands on experience in the marketing area.”

KOFI FROM GHANA

Business Administration

“I’ve been able to put everything I’ve learned in class into practice by working with real-life firms and businesses.”

MARCELO FROM BRAZIL

Biotechnology

“The welcoming atmosphere and community spirit, in addition to the high standards of education make the Brock University student experience the best in Canada.”

MYANLA FROM KENYA

Political Science

“I chose to study at Brock because of its high diversity in culture and ethnic backgrounds, giving an opportunity to experience new perspectives.”

PRABH FROM KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Biomedical Sciences

“Coming to Brock was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Brock is the only University that offers an undergraduate student the opportunity to enroll in a research program and work side-by-side with a faculty professor.”

SANTIAGO FROM COLOMBIA

GAME Programming

“Brock offers programs no other University or College has, with focused courses that have a practical application behind every theoretical approach.”

SEYI FROM NIGERIA

Masters of Sustainability

“Brock is the only university in Canada located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre’s modern facilities and trans-disciplinary approach to sustainability education make Brock the ideal location for the environmental sustainability program.”

SHANEN FROM INDIA

Business Administration

“Brock offered me a scholarship based on academic achievement and has one of the strongest co-op programs as part of a business degree. Brock was also the university that I received the fastest response from, and their website was easy to understand and navigate through.”

VICKY FROM CHINA

Accounting

“My family and friends who have graduated with a BAcc and MAcc recommended Brock’s program. The positive reputation among alumni is a true reflection of Brock University’s Goodman School of Business.”

WEI FROM CHINA

MBA

“Brock’s Goodman School of Business has a strong reputation, and the flexibility for me to pursue my MBA degree and CPA designation at the same time.”

BOB FROM MALAYSIA

Business Administration

“Brock has very good co-op program, which will enable me to gain work experience in Canada. On top of that, the tuition fee is affordable.”