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Brock University

St. Catharines, Ontario

19,000 Students on Campus
St. Catharines Location
130,000 Metro Population
19,000 Students on Campus
St. Catharines Location
130,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Brock University is a public research university located in St. Catharines, ON. Located in the historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city with beautiful natural surroundings. Brock offers more than 120 outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs across seven academic Faculties. Brock is in the top 5 among all Ontario universities for prestigious 3M Teaching Excellence Awards, and is home to leading researchers, scholars and Canada Research Chairs who are engaged and accessible to our students. Brock is big enough to have world-class facilities, but small enough so that students are treated as more than just a number.

Brock is a comprehensive university with an expansive undergraduate system.

Located in the beautiful Niagara region, within a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Helpful Information

Course registration for both the Fall and Winter semesters occurs in late July/early August. Students looking to participate in a Winter semester exchange are encouraged to apply early to ensure the best chance of securing their preferred courses.

Location Information

St. Catharines is just an hour and a half from Toronto, 20 minutes to Niagara Falls and a few hours from the nation's capital, Ottawa! We also share a border with New York State. St. Catharines bears the name of the “Garden City”, due to its 1,000 acres of parks, gardens, and trails. It is the only university in Canada that is located in a UNESCO Biosphere reserve.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/03/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/22/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/05/2026 - Spring End Date: 04/24/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Upper Level Accounting, GAME Design, Teacher postgraduate Teacher Education courses (EDUC 8P**), Education (EDBE), Upper-Level English/Creative Writing, Film Production (FLIC), Masters Preparation Certificate in Education, Professional Masters Preparation, Co-op/Internship courses

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Education classes, computer science, Child and Youth Studies, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Music and Accounting courses are very limited to visiting students.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

GPA and Other Academic Requirements - General Eligibility Requirements - 2.70 GPA - Students are expected to maintain "full-time" studies while at Brock. Minimum course load is 1.5 credits (9 credit hours) and the maximum course load is 2.5 credits (15 credit hours). Exchange Preferences - Full-year exchange Accepted - Single term exchange Accepted Non-Native English Speakers - TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper or 88.00 Internet - IELTS: must have a score of 6.50 Summer Exchange - Not available International Students (Visa Students) - Will accept Home/Host Pay Canadian Students - learn more - Will accept Home Payment Pay

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Oenology and Viticulture — Brock is located in the heart of the wine-making region of Ontario. The aim of the program is to provide a comprehensive scientific education combined with hands-on experience in oenology and viticulture, including exposure to marketing, tourism and wine appreciation.
  • Sport Management — Brock is the only university in Canada granting a specialized Bachelor of Sport Management (BSM) degree. Our program has an outstanding reputation within the sport industry for the quality of our students and graduates.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/19/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Course Fees/Materials
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Transportation Fee
$331
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Health Service Fee
$252
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$600
Year
Away & Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Housing Deposit: On-Campus Residence Full Year/Fall Term Only Deposit; Winter Term Only Deposit is $300. Transportation Fee: The Fee is for the full year (September - April) and is not pro-rated for those studying for only one term. All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/19/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $5000
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Students are able to choose whether to live on- or off-campus.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Approximate monthly cost: $750 Proximity to campus: Local Public Transportation Available to Campus Students are able to choose whether to live on- or off-campus.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Based on a Regular Meal Plan: $27 CAD per day for unlimited access/All you can eat

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Most Competitive

This campus is one of the most requested and accepts fewer than 25% of applicants. You may apply to only one campus marked most competitive, and it must be listed as the first choice on their application. If you apply to this campus, we suggest you list a minimum of 3-5 alternate campuses, with one to two campuses that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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