University and College

As a growing centre of education, our community recognizes the value of learning and growing. Brantford is proud to be home to three outstanding post-secondary institutions providing a wide range of academic and training opportunities. These are:

There are also 17 universities (including specialty university colleges) located within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford. A total of 399,080 students studied at these universities, including 301,000 full-time undergraduate and 41,080 full-time graduate students in 2022.

There are also 9 colleges located within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford. A total of 170,091 students studied at these colleges in a total of 1,294 active programs in 2021-2022.

Our students, faculty and staff are truly integrated into the community, collaborating through research projects, learning placements, and innovative partnerships like CityStudio, where our students collaborate with municipal staff on projects aimed at solving community challenges in sustainable ways. Exciting new developments like the Laurier Brantford YMCA athletics and recreation centre – supported by all three levels of government – continue to increase the vibrancy of our campus and the community.

Heidi Northwood, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic, Wilfrid Laurier University

 

Universities near Brantford

Map: Universities within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford
map of universities within 125 km (80 miles) of Brantford
Table: Universities and student count within 125 km (80 mi)
Major universities within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford
UniversityCampus LocationkmmilesFull Time
Undergrads		Full Time
Graduate
Brock University St. Catherines 50 30                                           15,600                                                   1,600
McMaster University Hamilton 35 20                                           30,000                                                   4,800
OCAD University Toronto 100 60                                              4,400                                                      230
Toronto Metropolitan University Toronto 100 60                                           32,000                                                   2,700
University of Guelph Guelph 55 35                                           27,500                                                   2,900
University of Toronto Toronto 100 60                                           80,278                                                20,135
University of Waterloo Waterloo 55 35                                           34,300                                                   1,400
Western University (excludes colleges) London 100 60                                           43,150                                                         65
Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo 55 35                                           17,400                                                   1,400
York University Toronto 115 70                                           40,600                                                   4,600
TOTAL †                                               325,228                                                39,830
Source: Universities Canada, 2025 *. † Specialty university colleges reported are included in larger campus totals.

 

Colleges near Brantford

Map: Colleges within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford
map of colleges within 125 km (80 miles) of Brantford
Table: Colleges and student count within 125 km (80 mi)
Colleges within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford
CollegeCampus Locationkmmiles Total
Full-Time
Students		 ** Active
Programs
Centennial College Toronto 125 80 24,206 166
Conestoga College * Brantford, Kitchener 35 20 41,336 153
Fanshaw College London, Woodstock, Simcoe 50 30 22,655 162
George Brown College Toronto 100 60 21,688 131
Humber College * Toronto 110 70 25,774 175
La Cité Collégiale Toronto 105 65 6,111 72
Mohawk College Hamilton 35 20 16,007 96
Niagara College Welland, Niagara-On-The-Lake 90 55 19,113 98
Seneca College * Toronto 120 75 28,783 146
Sheridan College * Oakville, Brampton 65 40 23,567 112
TOTAL       229,240 1,311
Source: Province of Ontario, 2024. * Designated as an Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. ** Programs reported with active students

 

Other education resources in Brantford

A critical component for business success is an educated and talented workforce. In Ontario, we offer one of the best educated talent pools in the world. Here 74% of working adults have completed post-secondary education, more than in any other member country of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

From early childhood education to university and ongoing career training, our community prizes education. Here are a few of the educational institutions in Brantford.

Early childhood education

Access to early childhood education is key to children and their parents or guardians. For a child, it provides a framework for learning, understanding, and socializing. For parents and guardians, access to quality education and care can help them remain in the workforce and continue their career.

Quality childcare in Brantford can be found using OneList.
Public elementary and secondary schools

Brantford residents have access to many options for elementary and secondary education for their children. Three publically supported school boards provide education in our community including a public board, separate (Catholic) board, and francophone (French Catholic) board.

Grand Erie District School Board

TheGrand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) operates in Brantford as well as in the neighbouring counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

French immersion programs are offered at both the elementary and secondary levels.

In Brantford,the GEDSB operates elemantary and secondary schools.

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

TheBrant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) offers curriculum based on Catholic principles. It operates in Brantford as well as in the neighbouring counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

French immersion programs are offered at both the elementary and secondary levels.

In Brantford,the BHNCDSB operates elementary schools and secondary schools.

École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys

TheSainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School is a francophone (French Catholic) school in Brantford. It is publically funded and offers classes for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Private elementary schools

In addition to the public and separate schools, and public colleges and universities, there are a number of other institutions in Brantford offering specialized programming for students of all ages.

Braemar House School

An independent private school with no religious affiliation,Braemar House School offers standard instruction to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 with enriched programming, and a Montessori class for ages 2 1/2 to 6 years.

Brantford Christian School

Brantford Christian School provides learning excellence both academically and spiritually in and around the area of Brantford. They offer programming from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Central Baptist Academy

Central Baptist Academy has provided caring, Biblical, academic excellence for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 since 1978. They offer a well-rounded program with instruction from a Christian world view.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori Bilingual School

Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori Bilingual School is a private Montessori bilingual school for ages 2 1/2 to 5 years.
Private trade schools and career colleges

Anderson College

Anderson College is a registered private career college specializing in training people for their careers. The Brantford campus has a long tradition of excellence in providing students with quality training programs.