History
In the late 1950s, there was growing public discussion about how Niagara should have its own university. Its residents wanted young people to get a good education without having to leave the area.
Education
Brock is a comprehensive university with an expansive undergraduate system as well as advanced research, post-graduate and doctoral programs.
Students at Brock choose their courses from a rigorous and experiential academic portfolio spanning seven Faculties:
- Faculty of Applied Health SciencesFaculty of EducationFaculty of HumanitiesFaculty of Mathematics & ScienceFaculty of Social SciencesFaculty of Graduate StudiesGoodman School of Business
Brock also has the fifth-largest university co-op program in Canada, as well as a growing number of international programs.
Research
Brock research has a heart for community and a head for innovation. Our passion drives us to discover, disseminate, and apply new knowledge. Improving quality of life through leading-edge research and scholarship is what we’re all about. We are heavily invested in the economic, social and cultural health of our community and beyond. Scores of partnerships between the community and all faculties within the University make research a two-way process: we learn from one another as we discover and innovate together.
Career
Brock Career Services offer online and offline support through its Career Resource Center and various programs. Some notable programs such as Mentorship Plus connect students to senior students, as well as connecting senior students to professionals working within their fields of study.The Career Development Group, a lesser well known service, connect students in any field of study to live interview experiences through an annual speed interview event, professional opportunities through workshops and professionals relevant to their major in small groups or at a one on one capacity. This later service is generally offered directly to the Mentorship Plus program participants by the Mentorship Plus Co-ordinator
Student services
The mission of International Services is to help all Brock students – international and Canadian – get the most out of their studies and experience.
Housing services
- On-campus residence
Residence is more than just a place to live; it is your home away from home. We accommodate almost 2,500 students in seven residence complexes. We offer three styles of residence living: traditional, townhouse and suite-style.
- Off-campus living
Brock University’s Off-Campus Living office offers year-round housing information to students, landlords, and residents in the Niagara region, such as finding accommodations, landlord/tenant issues, neighbourhood relations, community outreach, and much more.
- Brock Homestay
Brock Homestay provides students with the opportunity to live with a Canadian family while studying at Brock.
Library services
Named after the University’s founding president, the James A. Gibson Library is proud to offer:
- rich digital and print collections
- individual and collaborative learning spaces
- expert instruction and research assistance to students and faculty
ICT services
The Infrastructure Unit is comprised of the networking, server and telecommunications teams. Together these teams maintain the architecture that the on-premise ITS services run on.
The teams maintain the wired and wireless networks, the on-premise server structure, and the telephone system.
Medical services
We are an integrated team of professionals providing confidential, student centered health, wellness and accessibility services. We facilitate and create equal opportunities so every student can flourish throughout their journey at Brock.
Services:
- Mental health concerns
- Alcohol/drug concerns
- Dressings
- Health exams
- Immunizations/injections
- STI testing
- Suture removal (stitches)
- Travel medicine
- Wart treatment
Campus life
Residence at Brock is a warm and inviting atmosphere and it’s the people that make it the best place to live. You have the rest of your life to live off-campus and one of the benefits of living in residence is all that is available at your doorstep.
Sports facilities
We aim to engage students through diverse opportunities that develop lifelong skills for growth and advancement, provide access to committed student leaders who are actively engaged in building a stronger community, strive for barrier-free and inclusive environments that promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle and offer programs and support services that produce healthy living, skill development, life skills and fun!
Brock Recreation provides innovative, engaging, and high quality experiences in sport and recreation for the Brock University community and beyond.
Student clubs
With over 200 student clubs, department and faculty associations, there is something for everyone. And even if you don’t find something that interests you, start your own club!
Accreditation
- Accredited by AACSB International
The Goodman School of Business is a member of an elite group of exceptional business schools around the world, with international accreditation conferred by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the oldest and most respected accrediting body for business schools worldwide.
- Accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)
- Member of the European Foundation for Management Development
- Accredited by the Chartered Managers Canada
- Partner School with The International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS)
- Canadian Professional Sales Association Designation (CPSA)
Brock University Overview
Brock University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18% Canada
Top 18.9% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1201
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
801
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| - | - | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1563 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Brock University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Canada Country
St. Catharines City
Brock University Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 58 reviews
- 5 Star 27 Reviews
- 4 Star 24 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.0
- Quality of Student Life 4.0
- Career Development 4.1
Administration Assistance
I enjoyed my time at Brock University, the majority of the teachers were nice and easy to talk to, and they were accommodating. additionally, the University's Admin were always helpful and with me in each step of the way.
Thanks so much
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Brock BBA program
There are some good courses that are very current with today's news, but your experience really depends on the professors you get. Some just directly follow a book that isn't really useful, others rely solely on exams which doesn't work for everyone, some aren't engaging; you have to ask friends and ratemyprof to make sure you get good profs.
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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