Brock University

Brock University is one of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions. Located in historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and modern university in a safe, community-minded city with beautiful natural surroundings.

With more than 19,000 students in seven diverse Faculties, Brock University offers an academic experience that’s second to none. Brock’s degree programs are designed with the student’s future in mind. Focusing on the student career with co-op and service learning options that provide maximum exposure to their chosen field of study.

At Brock, we pride ourselves on integrating experience into your studies by offering a rigorous co-op program and a variety of hands-on learning opportunities in your academic program. Work with our career team to successfully translate your experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, as you launch yourself into your career.

The Brock Competencies and Skills Translation project started with the goal of developing and integrating campus-wide competencies by mapping the knowledge, skills, and attributes that students develop through curricular and co-curricular experience and reflection. Ten core competencies were identified through research, consultation with a campus-wide advisory committee, and student feedback in the form of focus groups. The Brock Core Competencies are integrated into CCEE programming as a tool for reflection, development of learning outcomes and supporting students with career readiness. Currently, discussions are underway regarding campus-wide integration and the development of Faculty-specific competencies.

Brock University continues to stay committed to ensure students have the opportunity to engage with work experiences that are directly related to their degree programs.  Brock has been proud to offer experiential education in 100% of our programs.  As a result of the effects of COVID19, student work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences have been impacted.  While many programs were able to continue in co-operative education and internships, practicums in the health care and other industries were greatly affected.  Brock is continuing to support our faculty, students and community partners in their engagement in quality WIL programming and while various industries welcome student back to their organizations, as long as public health guidelines and protocols are being followed, we will continue to provide safe and supportive opportunities for our students to apply their learning to industry and community settings.

The university fosters excellence in teaching and learning through pedagogical innovation, curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities, and a commitment to student well-being and success.

The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI) is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across Brock University. The teacher will be working while learning and developing:

  • Instructional Development: Advancing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes about teaching and learning, CPI supports instructors in their instructional development
  • Technology-enabled Learning: Consultation and support regarding digital tools for teaching and learning.
  • Curriculum Design: CPI is available to facilitate instructors and departments through the process of curricular re-imagination at the course and program level.
  • Evidence of Effective Teaching: Beyond the end of term course evaluation instrument, there is a large spectrum of activities to assist you in reflecting on your teaching.

 

Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Brock University is located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula, home of natural beauty, amazing history, and world-famous attractions. Explore and enjoy wine country, arts, sports, recreational trails, festivals and more, only an hour from Toronto and just across the border from Buffalo.

Niagara is one of Canada’s most unique regions, a diverse collection of communities, connected by rural landscapes and unspoiled nature, and bordered by two Great Lakes, the mighty Niagara River, and New York State.

Niagara is wine country, craft breweries, arts, music, theatre, sports, beaches, hiking, biking, recreational trails, festivals, attractions, night clubs, pubs, and renowned farm-to-table culinary destinations, all only an hour from Toronto, and just across the border from Buffalo.

And, being located in the cradle of Canadian history, Niagara is dotted with landmarks that recognize a nation’s story and celebrate Canada’s heritage. This includes the University’s namesake, Maj.-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock.

From the thriving downtown St Catharines arts scene, to the culture of Niagara-on-the-Lake, to vineyards and farmers markets, to the mighty Niagara Falls, one the natural wonders of the world, the Niagara experience is like no other.

Brock is more than a school — it’s a community. There’s a variety of clubs, intramural athletic options and extracurricular activities to stimulate any interest. Beyond your own participation, cheer on the Brock Badgers in a wide variety of sports. An amazing place to live, work, and play, and an amazing home for Brock University.

 

School & Faculty

  • Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Goodman School of Business
  • Faculty Humanities
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Science
  • Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Why this University

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.

 

Affordable Living

Niagara offers safe and affordable accommodation on and off campus. Shared accommodation options are available for as low as $400 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 3rd in Canada for student satisfaction in 2018.