Simon Fraser University Partnership
We are proud to announce that we’ve signed a partnership agreement with Simon Fraser University (SFU), marking a significant step forward in international collaboration.
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Overview
The Exeter-Simon Fraser University Partnership is a double-degree partnership between the University of Exeter (UoE) and Simon Fraser University (SFU). With three campuses in the Metro Vancouver area, SFU is one of Canada’s best recognised comprehensive universities (#1 Nationally, Maclean’s University Rankings 2025).Through this partnership, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to enrol on a 6-year pathway after which they will hold both a UoE LLB (obtained in three years) and an SFU undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, obtained in three years rather than four.
Students will start their journey at Simon Fraser University for 2 years before coming to the University of Exeter for 3 years. Then, students return to SFU for their final year of study. In their final year at SFU, students on this programme will also have a chance to take modules preparing them for the exams of the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) facilitating entry to Canadian legal practice with foreign law degree.
Students enrolling on this programme at SFU will be part of an ‘Exeter class’ with opportunities to meet tutors before coming to Exeter; receiving practical information about travel and life in Exeter from our dedicated Student Admissions teams; invitations to online events; and a dedicated programme director.
The University of Exeter LLB programmes ensure you are prepared for the challenges a future career will bring. Our teaching offers you a rigorous understanding of legal principles as well as an examination of law in different theoretical and social contexts. We boast an excellent, and growing, mooting programme, which provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to participate in a broad range of competitions.
The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. It has approximately 30,000 students, 25 per cent of whom are International. Our thriving multi-national community of staff and students from over 150 countries ensures you will receive a warm welcome if you choose to study with us here at Exeter.
The legal systems of England and Wales and Canada are both based on the common law. We offer programmes that combine academic rigour with the practical aspects of legal study. At Exeter you will study our three-year LLB course, which offers foundation subjects required by the legal regulators for qualifying law degrees in England and Wales.
We offer world-class education and research with outstanding student satisfaction in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK. Our Law School is ranked one of the Top 150 places to study Law as of 2025. Whilst our campuses offer a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, but there’s plenty more to explore on the doorstep – including beautiful beaches, spectacular countryside, and exciting culture, food and arts.
Canadian students who take an LLB programme at the University of Exeter can return to practice in Canada by applying for admission to a law society in a Canadian jurisdiction through taking exams through the National Committee for Accreditation (NCA). The NCA issue a Certificate of Qualification upon successful completion.
Students may have to take up to seven exams upon return to Canada (it varies depending on the programme studied and the professional experience gained), but these can usually be completed through a programme of self-study. Exeter enjoys links with the NCA and offers a yearly seminar to students to help with module choice and applications to the NCA.
Entry requirements
Students who are admitted to SFU to undertake any undergraduate programme delivered in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and who remain in good standing at SFU by the end of their second year of study at SFU will be admitted to the University of Exeter LLB programme. You can visit the course page for the Exeter LLB track dedicated for SFU students on this programme in the academic year immediately prior to the start of the LLB. Applications will be accepted through a fast-track, direct application process, directly with the University of Exeter.
Fees
The University of Exeter is pleased to offer all SFU students joining Exeter on this programme a dedicated scholarship over the course of the LLB programme. The scholarship will be awarded through a tuition fee reduction equivalent to 20% off the standard international tuition fee rate for the year in which they are studying at Exeter.
We offer law courses at our Streatham campus in Exeter. Since 2019 students have been able to study Law at our Penryn campus in Cornwall. If you are unable to visit us in person then have a look at each campus via our virtual tours and interactive maps.
Find out more about studying at each campus and the support available to our international students below:
An international community
Our International Student Support team are dedicated to helping you adjust to life in the UK and offer advice on immigration, transition and pastoral issues.
Exeter Campus
Our Streatham campus in Exeter is one of the most beautiful in the country with lakes, parkland, woodlands and gardens for you to enjoy throughout the year and has a vibrant and welcoming student community.
Our location
- The campus is just a 15-minute walk away from the city centre or you can take advantage of the regular bus service that runs between the campus and the city centre. Exeter is also a bike-friendly city with traffic-free cycle routes and an electric bike hire scheme
- With good air, rail and road links we are less than two and a half hours away from London
- Learn more about how to get to the campus and the various travel options here
Student life
With such a large campus and student community, there is also something you can get involved with. The Students’ Guild has over 200 societies ranging from sport to Faith/Worldview to music as well as an active Canadian Law Society and so you are sure to meet like-minded people and make friends for life. Visit the Students’ Guild website to see how you can get involved.
Exeter itself is a culturally rich and welcoming city with an array of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants alongside award-winning museums, independent theatres and cinemas. You can spend your free time visiting historical sites like the cathedral, castle and the underground passages or relax with friends on the beautiful quayside, maybe even take a boat trip.
Beyond the city, you will be spoiled for choice for places to visit and things to do. You can go fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast, walking or cycling in Dartmoor or Exmoor National Parks or visit award-winning beaches on The English Riviera.
Our extra-curricular activities, such as mooting, pro bono work, study tours, and work placements promise to offer a unique experience in, as well as outside, the classroom. Our employability events provide opportunities for students to meet with our Canadian alumni and to learn more about different career paths.
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, the Student Appeals Project and Judicial Shadowing
The aims of the Canadian Law Society are fashioned around one simple objective: to help students who are planning on returning or moving to Canada upon graduation with regards to postgraduate education options, NCA Equivalency exam preparation, and what can generally be expected when making the transition from UK law to Canadian law. They also will host a number of socials through out the year where Canadians and non-Canadians of any discipline are welcome to join!
Sport is an important part of life here at the University of Exeter. We are renowned for our sporting reputation and we pride ourselves on inclusivity – catering for all abilities from casual sports enthusiasts to high performance athletes. Our superb facilities allow us to offer a large variety of participation opportunities for all students. Whatever your ambitions, you’ll have every chance to take part in sport and fitness activities.
We believe that sport and wellness should be embedded into student life. Choose from our 52 sports clubs, our social sport programme, and various wellness initiatives offering the chance to get involved in activities throughout the region. If you’re interested in coaching, volunteering, or enhancing your CV then you can get involved in our coach education programmes too.
We are consistently in the top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings, finishing 5th in the 2021/22 table and totalling our highest ever BUCS points and with more teams supported. We are currently the No.1 Sports University in the South of England and Wales with more teams supported in 2022/23 we expect more growth and even more points.
We continuously invest in sport, health and fitness with some exciting plans for further improvement to ensure excellence in sport for everyone.
Sports scholarships
The University of Exeter Sports Scholarship Scheme is one of the most prestigious in the UK, helping the best student athletes reach their full potential. The scheme provides a comprehensive support package and is tailored to suit the needs of each individual athlete. Many of our graduating scholars have progressed to a professional level in their chosen sport and represented their respective countries on the global stage.
Sports Scholarships are available to the most outstanding student athletes who show evidence of achievement at national or international level. They are primarily awarded to those competing in our Performance Sports including hockey, rugby, netball, golf, cricket, rowing, sailing and tennis.
Visit our dedicated pages for more information on student sport at the University of Exeter.
Please direct your queries to: global_partnerships@exeter.ac.uk
- Visa and Immigration information
- Accommodation
- International Student Support Office
- Life in the UK
- Federation of Law Societies of Canada
- Canadian Bar Association
- Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
British Council in Canada
The British Council has two offices in Canada:
80 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5K7
Tel: +1 613 2371530
Fax: +1 613 5691478
Email: education.enquiries@ca.britishcouncil.org
1000 Ouest rue de la Gauchetiere, Bureau 4200, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4W5
Tel: +1 514 8665863
Fax: +1 514 8665322
