UK-based international students
Choose from over 500 degrees. Join a society. Explore Brighton and the UK. Our guide has the information you need to know about life as an international student in the UK, entry routes and how to apply.
Come to an Open Day
Book a place at an Open Day to discover more about our courses, the campus, and Brighton & Hove.
Year 1 and year 2 entry
You can progress to a Sussex degree through routes such as studying an International Foundation Year or International Diploma at:
- The International Study Centre International students can study an International Foundation Year or International Year One preparation course. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an undergraduate degree.
- Kaplan International College
- INTO Study
- Education First (EF)
Find out more about entry requirements through these study centres and colleges.
Entry requirements
To find out what grades and qualifications we accept and our English language requirements:
- search for the undergraduate, Masters or PhD degree you want to study
- go to the international requirements tab in the entry requirements section
- select your country from the drop down list.
Fees and scholarships
If you want to study in the UK, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships:
You can also search for other sources of PhD funding by region or country.
Life at Sussex
Cosmopolitan, friendly and brimming with energy - this was my first impression of the University and the city.”camelia Mocanu
Neuroscience BSc
Clubs, groups and societies
You can choose from more than 200 student-led societies, sports teams and groups at Sussex including:
- International Students' Society
- the Buddy Scheme, which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
- the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.
Food
You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market, food markets in Brighton and international supermarkets in the city.
Religion
On campus, there is a multi-faith chaplaincy, Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility. There are also churches, mosques, and other world religion centres in Brighton & Hove.
Get in touch
Talk to Kevin
Kevin McDonnell is our International Officer for UK-based international students.
Having worked with international students for several years, Kevin is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Email: k.mcdonnell@sussex.ac.uk
Unibuddy: Kevin McDonnell
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Talk to a Sussex representative in the UK
Our representatives can provide professional information and advice, and guide you through the admissions process.
- Birmingham
UKEC
Office 507, 43 Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS
0121 237 6017
birmingham@ukec.com - Bournemouth
Eurostudies (Bournemouth) Limited
Contact: Edward Taylor
+44 1202 313635
info@eurostudies.co.uk - Cardiff
UKEC
Cardiff Brunel House, 25, 15th Floor, 2 Fitzalan Rd, Cardiff, CF240EB
0292 032 9144
cardiff@ukec.com - Edinburgh
UKEC
i2 Office, Exchange Place 2, 5 Semple Street, Edinburgh. United Kingdom. EH3 8BL
0131 306 0110
edinburgh@ukec.com - Liverpool
UKEC
Office 630, 6th Floor, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3PF.
0151 244 5668, 0151 244 5573
liverpool@ukec.com - London
SI-UK Education Council
3rd Floor, 211-213 Regent Street, London W1B 4NF
+44 (0)20 7287 7040
info@studyin-uk.comUKEC
Evergreen House, 160 Euston Road, London NW1 2DX, UK
0207 383 2000
london@ukec.comUniserv
Email: info@uniserveducation.com
+44 7813 976 257 - Manchester
IEC Abroad Ltd
+44 (0) 161 233 4295
admissions@iecabroad.comSI-UK Education Council
9th Floor, Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester M1 6LT
+44 (0)161 233 7989
manchester@studyin-uk.comUKEC
1st Floor St James Building, 89 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ
0161 236 0660
manchester@ukec.com - Newcastle
UKEC
Churchill House, 12 Mosley Street, Newcastle, NE1 1DE
0191 230 6464
newcastle@ukec.com - Oxford
Intake Education
53 Deene Close, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3LD
+44 1295 816878
uk@intake.education