Winter graduation
The University of Sussex winter graduation ceremonies take place between Wednesday 20 January to Thursday 21 January 2027 at the Brighton Centre.
Important things to note before graduation
You cannot attend graduation until you have paid any outstanding tuition, accommodation, or other fees to the University. These fees are essential for providing the high-quality teaching, learning, and student support services you have benefited from, including career and entrepreneurial advice available even after you complete your course.
Check the Student Hub for any unpaid fees and settle them if necessary.
Find out about:
- terms and conditions
- inclusivity at graduation
- information on our graduation discounts and offers
- our approved hotels.
Ceremony schedule for 2027
Winter graduation will take place from Wednesday 20 January until Thursday 21 January 2027 in the Brighton Centre.
Wednesday 20 January 2027
Ceremony 1 at 10am
- University of Sussex Business School
- Department of Management
- Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)
- Department of Strategy and Marketing
- The Roffey Park Institute
Ceremony 2 at 1.30pm
- Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine
- School of Engineering and Informatics
- University of Sussex Business School
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Economics
Ceremony 3 at 4.30pm
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- School of Psychology
Thursday 21 January 2027
Ceremony 4 at 10am
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- School of Global Studies
- School of Law, Politics and Sociology
- Institute of Development Studies
Ceremony 5 at 1.30pm
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- School of Education and Social Work
Key dates and deadlines
- November 2026 – invites sent to personal email addresses
- 25 November 2026 – deadline to confirm your place and book your tickets
- 2 December 2026 – additional guest tickets go on sale
- 28 December 2026 – deadline to apply for a refund for unwanted guest tickets
- 1 January 2027 – deadline to book your gown and photography..
PhD students
If you’re a postgraduate research student who wants to graduate at a winter ceremony, you’ll have to do the following by these dates:
- 16 November 2026 – corrections must have been submitted to the Exams and Assessments (Research) Team by emailing PGR-exams@sussex.ac.uk
- 4 January 2027 – submit a final PDF copy of your thesis and the completed ETHOS Library form to the Exams and Assessments (Research) Team by emailing PGR-exams@sussex.ac.uk
For more information, email PGR-exams@sussex.ac.uk or visit the Sussex Researcher School webpage.
Attending graduation
Read about attendance and eligibility if you need advice about visas, money or any fees that you owe.
Collecting your certificate
If you’re attending your ceremony, you will collect your certificate on graduation day, unless you have already received it before the ceremony.
If you choose not to attend your ceremony, you can collect your certificate from the University or have it sent to you. Certificates are normally sent out after your graduation ceremony, either by recorded delivery or UPS if you have an international address.
If you have questions about receiving your certificate, contact the Student Systems and Records Office.
Information for staff
Do you want to work at graduation? Register as academic or professional services staff.