Canada

Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.

Sabrina’s experience

In this blog post, Canadian student Sabrina talks about her experiences of studying at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ and joining the University’s Lacrosse team.

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ßÏßÏÊÓƵ has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Canadian students.

We have around 187 Canadian students currently studying at the University. Many study a Law LLB degree run in association with Wilfrid Laurier University. 

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Coming to ßÏßÏÊÓƵ was the best decision of my life. If you are looking to pursue a Law degree, ßÏßÏÊÓƵ should be one of your top choices.” Sharee Bhaduri
Law LLB (Graduate entry)

Life at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, ßÏßÏÊÓƵ has it all.

Support for international students

ßÏßÏÊÓƵ has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide: 

  • advice on immigration and applying for your visa
  • support with finding accommodation
  • welfare support
  • help to improve your English language and writing skills.
  • guidance with searching for part-time jobs
  • recognition of your extra-curricular and voluntary achievements.

Find out more about support.

Spirit of ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Award

The Spirit of ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:

  • feel involved with life at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ
  • make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
  • get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.

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Clubs and societies

Canadian Student Law Society

The popular Canadian Student Law society, with over 60 members, acts as a home away from home for Canadian students studying at Sussex. They organise a range of events throughout the year, including:

  • visits around the UK and to France
  • mooting competitions and social events
  • sessions on exam preparation and accreditation
  • events to help you build your legal networks.

Other societies

Choose from more than  and Brighton, including:

  • the , which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
  • the , where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.

Study Law at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ

Join more than 100 Canadian students studying at one of the most successful and vibrant law schools in the UK – and take part in our  events.

Our three-year LLB Law courses and two-year Law Graduate Entry LLB course are recognised for professional purposes by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board in the UK.

As part of our law courses, you can study an optional module in Canadian Constitutional Law and we plan to add more Canada-specific course content in the future.

The Federation of Law Societies National Committee on Accreditation for Canada (NCA) regulates access to the legal profession from lawyers who have taken law degrees outside Canada.

The NCA recognises both the LLB Law degrees at Sussex. However, you need to achieve at least a 2:2 degree result and take Canadian Law exams in Canada.

 for more information.

Alumni and careers

A degree from ßÏßÏÊÓƵ is internationally recognised and our Canadian alumni have gone on to do incredible things.

We have an alumni network based in Canada who can chat with you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.

Gamechangers – our Canadian alumni profiled

Find out what two of our amazing Canadian alumni have gone on to achieve.

Read about our alumni.

Get in touch

Talk to Kasia

Kasia Symons is our Canada expert based on campus. 

Having worked with international students for several years, Kasia is ready to share her experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: k.symons@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 877781
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Find a representative in Canada

ßÏßÏÊÓƵ is represented by a number of professional agencies in Canada.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.

Our representatives in Canada are:

Partnerships

We have partnerships with various Canadian universities where we run student exchange programmes. These include:

Events

Our Senior International Officer, Kasia Symons, will be attending the following events to tell you more about the ßÏßÏÊÓƵ and answer any questions you may have about coming from Canada to study at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ:

Friday 28 February:

Canada Law From Abroad Law Shool Fair: 5pm-9pm ET.  
Venue TBC.

Saturday 1 March:

SI-UK UK University Fair 2025 Toronto: 12pm-5pm ET.
Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9, Canada

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Sunday 2 March

Study and Go Abroad Fair: 1pm-5pm ET
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Constitution Halls 105/106, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON.

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Meet Kasia:

Please contact Kasia to arrange one-to-one meetings outside of the above fairs. Feel free to get in touch if you would like to find out more.

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