Brescia University College

Brescia University College

Former names	Ursuline College (1919-1963) Brescia College (1963-2001)
Motto	Choose to Lead
Type	Public liberal arts college Women's college
Established	1919
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
Academic affiliation	University of Western Ontario
Principal	Dr. Susan Mumm
Academic staff	46
Undergraduates	1350 full time 200 part time
Postgraduates	12
Location	1285 Western Road London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue and Tangerine
Affiliations	AUCC, IAU, COU, ACU, WCC
Website	http://www.brescia.uwo.ca

Coordinates: 43°0′18.61″N 81°16′36.54″W / 43.0051694°N 81.2768167°W / 43.0051694; -81.2768167

Brescia University College is a women's Catholic liberal arts college located in London, Ontario, Canada. Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, Brescia is the only university-level women's college in Canada. It has approximately 1,100 undergraduate students. According to the 2017 Ranking Web of Universities, Brescia was ranked 150 in a list of postsecondary institutions in Canada. Brescia was founded in 1919 by the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London: Women of Catholic faith whose goals are to achieve social justice, community service and the development of women. Although Brescia has its Catholic roots, it accepts students of all faiths and backgrounds. 

According to its mission statement, Brescia University College:

Brescia University College is the only university-level women's college in Canada. Brescia was founded in 1919 as Ursuline College by the Ursulines. It was originally located in an old converted house downtown London, Ontario (556 Wellington Street). It was founded as a Roman Catholic affiliate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. From the beginning, the graduates have always received University of Western Ontario degrees. The Ursuline Sisters named the Roman Catholic college after the Italian city of Brescia where their religious institute was founded. The first class was of seven young women who each paid $50 for tuition. The Ursuline Superior General, Mother Clare Gaukler, bought the land Brescia is on today (1285 Western Road London, Ontario). Construction began in 1923 and opened for classes and residence only in 1925. Brescia Hall was the first building; it was built by contractor Joseph Michael Piggot. Brescia Hall was later renamed "Ursuline Hall". Ursuline College was renamed "Brescia College" in 1963, and in 2001 renamed "Brescia University College".