1285 Western Rd.
London, Ontario N6G 1H2
Canada

Brescia University College, is a womens college founded in 1919, offers a diverse range of undergraduate degree programs, professional certificates and graduate programs in a diverse range of studies. Several Bachelor's degrees are offered such as Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science (human ecology), a Bachelor of Science (food & nutrition) and others.

Brescia University College is located in London, in the province of Ontario and is a part of the University of Western Ontario. The campus offers a diverse range of activities for students both on and off campus. The town itself is not far from Toronto, a major hub of cultural, historical and recreational attractions alike. The city of London is also home to many attractions including The Grande Theatre and Museum London.

The Brescia campus boasts many state-of-the-art facilities and programs students can take advantage of including the Beryl Ivey Library, which offers a diverse array of resources for students. Additionally, The Institute for Women in Leadership gives women the opportunity to develop and enhance leadership skills. Another unique program at Brescia University College is the Circle Women's Center, which is program that focuses on feminist spirituality in society and more.

With more than 150 clubs and various intramural sports, Brescia students have a diverse range of extracurricular activities to choose from on campus. Clubs and organizations include the Comedy Club, The Aviation Society, the Epicurean Club, Campus Greens and more.

Students at Brescia University College can take advantage of the "Scholarship Guarantee," which offers students who are entering their first year of high school with an 80 percent admissions average, a guaranteed scholarship. Other opportunities for scholarships, financial aid, work study and more are also available. Some additional scholarships include the First Year Subject Awards, the Eleanore Donnelly French Award, The Dr. Pat Devolder Award and others.

Quick Facts:

With a student body of upwards of 900 at Brescia, students can enjoy small class sizes and take advantage of expert faculty with a student to faculty ratio of 14 to one.

Brescia University College has the unique distinction of being Canada's only university level women's college.

Brescia University College guarantees residences for entering students.

Brescia University College was founded by the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London.

The theme "Learn, Live, Lead" is Brescia's strategic plan for the Brescia student.

The most popular Bachelor's and first professional degree programs among 2006 students at Brescia were in the areas of humanities and food science and nutrition.

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