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Brock University

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Country
Canada
Address
500 Glenridge Avenue St. Catharines Ontario L2S 3A1
Website
www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/
Switchboard
1 905 6885550
Fax
905-688-0748
Email
tfinn@brocku.ca

Admissions Contact

Name
Charlotte Sheridan
Email
csherida@brocku.ca

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Located at the centre of CanadaÂ’s beautiful Niagara Peninsula in St. Catharines, Ontario, Brock University is the only Canadian university with the distinction of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The University offers strong undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary degree programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to a student population of more than 17,000.

Brock University graduates continue to enjoy one of the highest employment rates of all Ontario universities at 96.5 per cent. Brock celebrates the success of its 60,000 graduates who apply their degrees to careers throughout Canada and around the world.

At Brock University, we offer a dynamic learning environment, strong academic programs at both the MasterÂ’s and Doctoral levels, and a satisfying quality of life for all graduate students. Our graduate programs are designed to provide close interaction between graduate faculty and graduate students.

The scale of Graduate Studies at Brock guarantees that every graduate student matters, and that graduate student matters are of vital importance to the university as a whole.

Research and Graduate Studies remain a top priority at Brock University. The University is fully committed to the continuing expansion of research and research space on campus, and to the vital connection between research and graduate programs.

We seek graduate students eager to participate in BrockÂ’s vibrant research community. Our graduate culture focuses on involvement, engagement and productivity. BrockÂ’s graduate faculty are committee to the belief that graduate students are our colleagues, our partners in the many kinds of research and scholarship underway on this campus.

Our rapid growth in graduate programs in recent years is an indication of BrockÂ’s status as a comprehensive university known for its vigorous intellectual climate and student-centered environment.
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Faculty
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 25
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 577
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 13,869 FTE: 15,747
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 1,087
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Average International Undergraduate Fees $ USD 14,107
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ USD 5,724
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 892 FTE: 1,259
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students Headcount: 332
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 15,355
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 6,474
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 17,006
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 1,419
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Employed 97%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
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Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

WHY CHOOSE BROCK?
https://experience.brocku.ca/Graduate_Study/GradStudies.ezc

• Location
• Excellent Academic Programs and Innovative Research
• Friendly. Supportive Atmosphere
• Financial Support
• Reputation
• A Great Career Choice

BROCK FACTS
http://www.brocku.ca/instanalysis/brockfacts/2008/brockfacts_07-08.pdf

Programs
MASTER'S PROGRAMS
• MAcc Master of Accountancy
• MADS Master of Applied Disability Studies
• MA in Applied Disability Studies
• Diploma in Applied Disability Studies
• MA/MSc in Applied Health Sciences
• MA in Applied Linguistics (TESL)
• MSc in Biological Sciences
• MSc in Biotechnology
• MBA Master of Business Administration
• MBE Master of Business Economics
• MSc in Chemistry
• MA in Child and Youth Studies
• MA in Classics
• MSc in Computer Science
• MSc in Earth Sciences
• MEd Master of Education
• MA in English
• MA in Geography
• MA in History
• MSc in Management
• MSc in Mathematics and Statistics
• MA in Philosophy
• MSc in Physics
• MA in Political Science
• MA in Popular Culture
• MA in Psychology
• MA in Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts
• MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies
International Cohort Programs
• International MAcc Master of Accountancy
• MBA (International Student Program)
• MA in Applied Linguistics (TESL) ISP
• MEd (Master of Education) ISP
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
• PhD in Applied Health Sciences
• PhD in Biological Sciences
• PhD in Biotechnology
• PhD in Chemistry
• PhD in Educational Studies (Joint Program)
• PhD in Psychology

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Refer to website:
http://www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/

Finance and Scholarships

Funding support for masters and doctoral students is a priority at Brock University, we offer many kinds of financial support for our students, from guaranteed funding packages in most programs through additional entrance scholarships and in-course funding initiatives of various kinds. Our goal is to ensure that our students have the opportunity to dedicate themselves full-time to the successful completion of their graduate program of study.

In our funded programs, minimum master’s funding packages typically begin at approximately $15,000 per year. Minimum doctoral funding packages typically begin at approximately $17,500 per year. These students, along with students in our non-funded programs, may also be eligible for additional internal and external sources of funding. All graduate students, therefore, should be sure to explore and investigate the various types of financial support that are outlined below.

For details, please refer to: http://www.brocku.ca/gradstudies/current/financial.php

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This institution offers programs in the following:

Subjects
  • Administration
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business/Management
  • Computing/Information Technology
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Education/Training
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Geography
  • Health/Para-medical Studies
  • History/Archaeology
  • Humanities
  • International Relations/Studies/Affairs
  • Languages
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Sciences
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology/Social Studies
  • Sports/Leisure
  • Tourism/Hospitality

No programs have been entered for this institution.

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