Brescia University College was a Catholic liberal arts women's college located in London, Ontario, Canada, affiliated with Western University (formerly the University of Western Ontario). Founded in 1919 by the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham, it held the distinction of being Canada's only university-level women's college. Graduates received their degrees from Western University.

Rooted in the Ursuline tradition of holistic education, Brescia was committed to educating women to lead with wisdom, justice, and compassion. The college offered small class sizes, personalized faculty attention, and innovative programs in arts, social sciences, management, and its signature Food and Nutritional Sciences department. Students of all faiths and backgrounds were welcomed.

Please note that Brescia University College fully integrated into Western University in May 2024 after 104 years of independent operation. Western University introduced a CAD 25-million Brescia Legacy Fund to support students completing their degrees. The campus and its heritage continue under Western University's stewardship.

Brescia University College offered undergraduate programs across three main academic areas — Arts, Science, and Management and Organizational Studies — along with a graduate program in Foods and Nutritional Sciences. As an affiliate of Western University, all degrees were conferred by Western, giving students access to both an intimate college environment and the broader resources of a major research university.

Brescia University College offered competitive tuition fees for both domestic and international students. As an affiliate of Western University, students benefited from the resources of a major Canadian university while attending a smaller, supportive college. The figures below are approximate and based on the last available data before the 2024 integration.

Brescia's campus at 1285 Western Road offered a picturesque suburban setting adjacent to Western University's main campus. The grounds featured a blend of historic and modern architecture, including the original Ursuline Hall built in the 1920s and the modern Clare Hall residence opened in 2013, all set among mature trees and well-maintained gardens.

Ursuline Hall

Originally named Brescia Hall, this historic building was constructed in 1925 and served as the heart of campus life for nearly a century.

Clare Hall Residence

Opened in September 2013, Clare Hall housed over 300 students and featured the Mercato dining pavilion.

Beryl Ivey Garden

A serene campus landmark offering a beautiful landscape for reflection and relaxation, beloved by students and visitors alike.

Student life at Brescia was defined by its intimate, supportive community atmosphere and its mission to empower women as leaders. With approximately 1,500 students, the college fostered close relationships between students and faculty while providing access to the full range of clubs, organizations, and events available across Western University's broader campus.

As a small, specialized women's college affiliated with Western University, Brescia University College was not independently ranked by most major global ranking systems. However, its affiliation with Western University — a highly ranked Canadian research university — meant that Brescia students benefited from Western's academic reputation and accreditation. The rankings below reflect Western University's broader standings, which Brescia students were part of through their degree-granting affiliation.