Brock University is proud to participate in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings, which evaluate Canadian universities across key areas such as student experience, faculty quality, and reputation.

Ranked in the Comprehensive category, Brock is recognized for its strong focus on both undergraduate and graduate education, and commitment to student success. As Brock continues to grow in reputation and impact, its presence in the Maclean’s rankings reflects the University’s ongoing dedication to academic excellence and innovation in Canada’s higher education landscape.
Brock is part of the Comprehensive tier which contains universities with a significant amount of research and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The Undergraduate tier ranks universities that have fewer graduate programs. The Medical Doctoral tier ranks universities that have medical schools.
Overall Ranking in the Comprehensive Tier by Year
2026
#13
2025
#14
2024
#13
2023
#13
Brock’s ranking breakdown in Comprehensive Tier by Year
| Metric | 2026 Rank | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
| Library Acquisitions | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Scholarships & Bursaries | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Student Services | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| Library Expenses | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Operating Budget | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Faculty Awards | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Social Sciences & Humanities Grants | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Reputational Survey | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Medical/Science Grants | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Student Awards | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Total Research Dollars | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |