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Welcome to students from Canada

A UK university education at Brighton can prepare you for a successful career anywhere in the world.

From the day you join our friendly and supportive international community we’ll help you reach your potential, build the skills and experience you need to succeed in your career and give you an unforgettable student experience.

  • Graduate with real-world knowledge, experience and transferable skills that employers value
  • Learn from teaching staff who love their subject and combine teaching, practice and research
  • Receive support and guidance to help you settle in to your new environment and thrive in your studies.

Key facts

  • Our Canadian partners include Georgian College, the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and Ontario College of Art and Design.

Find your course
 

Our graduates

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I truly enjoyed being at the University of Brighton and loved both the academic and social aspects. From trips to the beach, the annual Pharmacy Ball and opportunities for further study in special interests, Brighton has a lot to offer for everyone.

Meera Surti from Canada, Pharmaceutical Studies MPharm

Why Brighton?

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A great experience that lasts a lifetime

Brighton offers a university experience that goes way beyond the classroom. You’ll have the chance to follow your interests, make friends and build experience outside of your course through clubs and societies, field trips, volunteering and other activities.

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Career focus

Our aim is to make sure you’re career ready when you leave us. All of our courses offer work-related learning opportunities where you can gain professional experience and put theory into practice. You can also develop specialist skills using industry-standard equipment and get any career advice you need throughout your course.

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Supportive international community

Whether you already live in the UK or are moving here from your own country, you’ll soon make new friends and feel at home in our supportive international community. If you need information on practical issues such as visas or day-to-day living in the UK, our international support staff is always on hand to help.

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Degree preparation courses

If you need to improve your subject knowledge, academic and English language skills before you start your degree, you can take a pathway course at the University of Brighton International College.

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Funding opportunities

We believe in offering financial support to high-achieving students or those who show exceptional promise. The university offers a range of different scholarships to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international students, some worth up to £2,500.

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A brilliant place to live

Brighton’s an exciting city, loved for being original, creative and forward thinking. You’ll find us at locations across Brighton and along the coast in Eastbourne. Wherever you’re based you’ll enjoy a fantastic coastal location and be within easy reach of London.

Find out more

If you are from Canada and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application in this section.

How to apply 

International students apply to the university in the same way as UK students but there are different application procedures for different types of courses including:
  • undergraduate study
  • postgraduate study
  • research study
  • university preparation courses and pre-masters programmes
  • English language programmes

 Read more about our courses and find out how to apply.

Local representatives 

We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Canada. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.

Across The Pond

Phone: +1-905-315-6836
Email: info@studyacrossthepond.com
Website: www.ca.studyacrossthepond.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AcrossThePondUK
Instagram: @studyacrossthepond 
Twitter: @AcrossthePondUK

Ontario

Barclay Educational 
Tel: +905 632 0999
Email: jsb@barclayedu.com
Web:  www.barclayedu.com

SI UK
Tel: +1 416 998 8532
Email: applications@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.studyin-uk.ca

Entry requirements 

Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Canada to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.


Academic equivalencies

Undergraduate

We require one of the following:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of 65% in six grade 12 U or M courses
  • Alberta/British Columbia/Newfoundland & Labrador/Northwest Territories/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island/Saskatchewan/Yukon High/Secondary School Graduation Diploma/Certificate with a minimum of 65% in at least five grade 12 courses
  • Manitoba High School Diploma with a minimum of 65% in at least five 300-level Grade 12 subjects
  • New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma/Certificate with a minimum of 65% in at least four grade 12 courses
  • Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma with a minimum of 65% in five grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31
  • Quebec Diplôme d'Études Collégiales with a minimum of 65% overall average.

Please note that some courses may ask for higher entry requirements or specific subjects.

Postgraduate

We require a four-year bachelor’s degree or a three-year Baccalauréat or Bachelier degree with a GPA of 2.5 for courses that require a 2:2 equivalent, or 3.0 for courses that require a 2:1.

English language requirements

Find out more about our English language requirements.


Improve your academic and English language ability

If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.

Degree preparation courses at the International College

If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.

Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.

English language preparation courses at our Brighton Student Skills Hub

The Brighton Student Skills Hub provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.

Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.

Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.

Immigration and visas 

Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Canada. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.

To make your visa application in Canada, contact the UK Home Office.

For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.

British Council office

If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Canada.

Scholarships

Canadian students attending the University of Brighton can apply for financial aid from their Federal and Provincial Governments.

You will also be eligible to apply for University of Brighton scholarships:

  • Undergraduate international scholarships
  • Postgraduate international scholarships

Contact us 

If you have any questions, please message our International team who will be happy to help.

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