The University of Sussex is a leading research university with a thriving international community. We work in partnership with many of the world's leading universities and receive students from 120 countries. About 20 per cent of our students come from outside the UK, while our teaching community comprises staff from 50 nations.
Our reputation for academic excellence attracts teachers, researchers and students from around the world, resulting in a friendly, open and multicultural environment. Watch a video of an international perspective from one of our students:
Elizabeth's international perspective
Elizabeth Emmanuel, a BSc Economics student from Tanzania, shares her experiences as an international student at the University of Sussex. She tells us about her arrival, housing, adjusting to life in the UK and making friends.