Canada

 Contents

• Entry requirements and application information
• Fees and scholarships
• Life at Sussex
• Clubs and societies
• Alumni and careers
• Get in touch
• Find a representative in Canada
• Partnerships

Entry requirements and application information

• Undergraduate entry requirements

  Clearing offer

  Undergraduate Year 1

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

  A typical Clearing offer requires grades 65% BBCCCC from six grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for.

  British Columbia Certificate of Graduation

  A typical Clearing offer requires grades BCCCC from five level 12 subjects. Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for.

  Applicants with equivalent offers from other Canadian school diplomas are invited to apply for clearing.

  English language entry requirements

  Canada is considered a majority English speaking country, and Canadian nationals are not required to sit an English language test or assessment in order to obtain a CAS.

  To meet the academic English language requirement, we require English language at a Pass in either Grade 11 or Grade 12 of High School, or equivalent.

• Masters entry requirements

  Academic entry requirements

  A degree is required, with a minimum cGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (grade B). Additional subject-specific requirements may apply based on the postgraduate program you are applying for.

  These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  English language entry requirements

  Canada is considered a majority English speaking country, and Canadian nationals are not required to sit an English language test or assessment in order to obtain a CAS.

  To meet the academic English language requirement, we require English language at a Pass in either Grade 11 or Grade 12 of High School, or equivalent.

• PhD entry requirements

  Academic entry requirements

  A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a minimum overall grade of 3.0 out of 4.0 (grade B) in a subject relevant to your chosen PhD course.

  However, if you do not meet the academic requirements, you may still be considered for the degree if you can provide evidence of extensive work experience in a related field.

  These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  English language entry requirements

  Canada is considered a majority English speaking country, and Canadian nationals are not required to sit an English language test or assessment in order to obtain a CAS.

  To meet the academic English language requirement, we require English language at a Pass in either Grade 11 or Grade 12 of High School, or equivalent.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications

As an undergraduate student, you can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Find out more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

Read our guide to undergraduate study to find out about the structure of an undergraduate degree and ways you can enhance your course.

Masters applications

As a Masters student, you can apply using our Masters application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for Masters courses.

Read our guide to Masters study to find out how you’ll learn and be assessed as part of your Masters degree, as well as how to get extra support with your study or English language skills.

PhD applications

As a PhD student, you can apply using our PhD application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for PhD courses.

Read our guide to PhD study to find out who will supervise you and the typical structure of a PhD. 

Visas and immigration

You can find suggestions and advice for applying to the UK as a student on a visa in our guide to visas and immigration for students.

You can also find more information from the UK Home Office regarding the details and requirements for a Student visa.

Fees and scholarships

Fees for Canadian students

Find specific fees for our undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees by visiting your selected course page’s fees and scholarships section.

Visit our tuition fees page to find out what your fees cover and ways to pay.

Scholarships for Canadian students

For the 2026-27 academic year, Canadian students are eligible for awards from our faculties and can also apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

Find out more about:

• undergraduate scholarships
• Masters scholarships
• PhD funding and scholarships.

Life at Sussex

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, Sussex has it all.

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

Safety on campus

We offer a safe campus community for our students, supported by our 24/7 on-site security team, who are contactable 24-hours a day if you have any concerns. The Security Centre is equipped 24/7 to respond to emergency situations and includes CCTV and other crime prevention equipment. Find out more about our campus safety.

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Clubs and societies

Find out more about how you can get involved and meet new friends at university through our student societies.

Canadian Student Law Society

This popular society 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.

Find out more about the Canadian Student Law Society.

Other societies

Choose from a number of different societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:

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

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Alumni and careers

A degree from Sussex 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.
• Find out what two of our amazing Canadian alumni have gone on to achieve.

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Get in touch

Find a representative in Canada

Sussex 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:

• Across the Pond
• Canada Law from Abroad
• SI-UK.

Partnerships

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

• University of British Columbia
• University of Ottawa
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Waterloo.

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