At the University of Sussex we have a thriving international community. Our reputation for academic excellence attracts teachers, researchers and students from around the world.
In the International Student Barometer, our students have voted Sussex as the best 'Place to Be' in England for three years running. Our learning support and expert lecturers, our safe and multicultural campus, and our all-round friendliness were all highly rated. Read what one of our Masters students (from Russia) says about her experience at Sussex.
In Informatics we welcome applications from students from outside the UK and EU. Currently, around 50% of our postgraduate students are from overseas. For details of the qualifications we accept, visit www.sussex.ac.uk/international/yourcountry.
For more information and news about our international community, visit www.sussex.ac.uk/international/.
International Foundation Year
International applicants who do not meet our BSc entrance requirements can apply for a one-year International Foundation Year (orientated towards Computing & Mathematics) taught on the Sussex campus, validated by the University, and providing ideal preparation for our degrees. For details and how to apply, visit http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/international-foundation-year.
On successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Computing & Mathematics, you automatically progress onto one of our three-year BSc courses.
Pre-Masters Programme
International applicants who do not meet our direct entry requirements for a Masters degree can apply for a Pre-Masters programme taught on the Sussex campus. This programme runs for two or three terms, and consists of computing-related academic tuition, study skills and English language training. For details and how to apply, visit http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/pre-masters.
On successful completion of the Pre-Masters in Computing you are guaranteed a place on one of the following Masters courses in Informatics:
- Computing with Digital Media MSc
- Human-Computer Interaction MSc
- Information Technology with Business and Management MSc
- Intelligent Systems MSc
- Management of Information Technology MSc
Pre-sessional English
The Sussex Centre for Language Studies offers a variety of English language tuition and IELTS exam preparation, including pre-sessional courses in English for academic purposes and study skills (in the summer preceding entry to one of our degree programmes), and in-session intensive English language training (10-week courses over the academic year),
For applicants who do not satisfy our English language entry requirements, we strongly recommend the Sussex Centre for Language Studies courses.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are evailable each year to support students who show exceptional promise. Please note that some of these scholarships have application closing dates well in before the start of the academic year.