Brock University is a public research university in St. Catharines, Ontario, in the Niagara region — about an hour from Toronto and 20 minutes from Niagara Falls. Founded in 1964, it is a mid-sized university of about 19,000 students, known for its cooperative education programmes, its business school and its nursing and education faculties. For a Pakistani student, Brock is a practical choice: a Canadian degree at a lower price than Toronto or Vancouver, in a safe, affordable city, with co-op work experience built into many programmes.
Brock University: programmes
Brock offers more than 50 undergraduate programmes. The Goodman School of Business is AACSB-accredited and is the university's best-known faculty, with accounting, finance, marketing and international business. Other strong areas are nursing, education, computer science, sport management, kinesiology, psychology and the sciences. Many programmes offer co-op: paid work terms with employers in the Niagara region and across Ontario, which is the main reason international students choose Brock over a larger university. Most undergraduate degrees take four years, and Brock's smaller class sizes mean more contact with lecturers than at a big research university.
Brock University: fees and costs
| Cost (2026, international undergraduates) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Arts and sciences tuition (flat fee) | CAD 39,834.95 a year |
| Computer science tuition (flat fee) | CAD 41,645.60 a year |
| Engineering tuition (flat fee) | CAD 40,740.85 a year |
| Business tuition (flat fee) | CAD 41,645.60 a year |
| International recovery fee | CAD 750 a year |
| Ancillary fees | About CAD 584.45 a year |
The figures are Brock's published 2026 fall/winter tuition schedule for international students entering in 2026; your rate is held for up to five academic years for a first degree. Add housing and living costs: St. Catharines is cheaper than Toronto, and a realistic total budget is about CAD 55,000–60,000 a year all-in. Brock offers entrance scholarships for international students based on admission average — check the current values on the university's scholarships page, because they change every year.
Brock University: admission
Applications are made through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) or directly to Brock, and the usual deadline for September entry is 1 February, with some programmes accepting later applications. Admission is based on your school record: FSc students need a strong average (a reported minimum of about 70–75% for most programmes, higher for business and nursing), and A-level students need the equivalent. English requirements are IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL 88, or the equivalent — confirm the current minimum on the programme page. Brock's acceptance rate is reported at about 73%, which makes it one of the more accessible Canadian universities, but business, nursing and computer science are more competitive than the university average.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brock University best known for? Business through the AACSB-accredited Goodman School, nursing, education and co-op programmes, in a safe city near Niagara Falls.
How much does Brock University cost for international students? International undergraduate tuition is CAD 39,834.95 a year for arts and sciences and CAD 41,645.60 for computer science and business (2026), plus a CAD 750 recovery fee.
Does Brock offer co-op? Yes — many programmes include paid co-op work terms with employers in Ontario, which is the main reason students choose Brock.
When is the Brock application deadline? Usually 1 February for September entry, through OUAC or directly to the university — confirm it on the programme page.
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Sources and verification: Brock University 2026 fall/winter tuition schedule (international UG flat fees: Arts & Sciences CAD 39,834.95, Computer Science CAD 41,645.60, Engineering CAD 40,740.85, Business CAD 41,645.60; international recovery fee CAD 750; ancillary about CAD 584.45; rate held up to 5 years for a first degree). Founded 1964, St. Catharines, Ontario. Acceptance rate about 73%, English minimums and deadline are reported — confirm on the university's admissions pages.