South Korea

Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.

Welcome!/어서 오십시오!

A very warm welcome to Sussex to students from South Korea! We’re home to 5,000 international students from 145 countries, with over 85 from South Korea.

South Korean students meeting for Christmas part on campus in the meeting house December 2024

South Korean students at 2023 Christmas party on campus

Explore key information about us below.

Contents

Student testimonials

Read about the experiences of two South Korean Sussex students.

Application information

University preparation courses

Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.

Study International Development Studies at Sussex

The University of Sussex uniquely teaches International Development across five different places.

The consistent top world ranking position (QS WUR) in Development Studies applies to relevant postgraduate courses in each of the following:

Find out more information on one of our Development Studies Weeks. Leading academics, alumni and current students (including some from South Korea) provide an insight into Development Studies at Sussex and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). 

Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)

The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) is one of the world’s leading centres of research on science, technology and innovation policy and management.

SPRU has a global impact on decision making for sustainable futures and is internationally recognised as a pioneer in the field.

It offers a range of interdisciplinary Masters courses and welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Life at Sussex

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.

Support for international students

Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide: 

  • advice on immigration and applying for your visa
  • support with finding accommodation
  • welfare support
  • help to improve your English language and writing skills.
  • guidance with searching for part-time jobs
  • recognition of your extra-curricular and voluntary achievements.

Find out more about support.

Spirit of Sussex Award

The Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:

  • feel involved with life at Sussex
  • make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
  • get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.

Discover more about the scheme.

Our location

Sussex is renowned for its location next to the South Downs National Park and its close proximity to Brighton:

  • Beautiful campus in a national park, convenient and close to the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and one hour from London
  • Brighton was ranked the most hipster city in the world (Movehub 2020), based on the number of record shops, vintage boutiques, vegan restaurants and coffee shops
  • Brighton is regarded as one of the most progressive cities in the UK, with a number of NGOs, charities and grassroots organisations based in Brighton. This makes it an ideal place to be located if you are planning to study within the field of development studies.

Food and culture

Brighton has many Asian restaurants and supermarkets, including Fortune Oriental Supermarket and Yum Yum Oriental Market.

You can also buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and food markets in Brighton.

Clubs and societies

Choose from more than 200 societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:

I chose Sussex because of its reputation, quality of education and location. I’ve found Brighton open and multicultural and loved my years in this city.” JINJU PARK
International Relations BA

Alumni and careers

A degree from Sussex is internationally recognised and our South Korean alumni have gone on to do incredible things.

Notable South Korean Sussex alumni include:

  • Koh Dong-Jin – President and Co-CEO, Samsung Electronics (2018-present). Studied Technology Policy at Sussex in 1991
  • Myung-rae Cho – Minister of Environment (2018-present). Studied Geography at Sussex in 1992
  • Chang-rip Byun – Vice-President, MBC Broadcasting Corporation (2017-present). Studied Digital Media at Sussex in 2004
  • Byung-je Cho – Chancellor, Korea National Diplomatic Academy (2017-2018). Studied Politics/International Relations at Sussex in 1986
  • Seung-woo Lee – Chancellor, Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (2018-present). Studied Geography at Sussex in 2008
  • Jae-sik Um – Chairperson, Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (2018-present). Studied Science and Technology Policy at Sussex in 2002
  • Won-tae Lee – President, Suhyup Bank (2013-2017)
  • Seung-Bong Lee – Deputy Director of Ministry of Science and Technology. Studied Science and Technology Policy at Sussex in 1999.

We have a well-established alumni network based in South Korea who can chat to you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.

Get in touch

Talk to James

James Minhas is our International Officer for South Korea based on campus.

Having graduated from Sussex and worked with international students for several years, James is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: j.i.minhas@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 872894
Unibuddy: James Minhas

Book a one-to-one meeting with James over Zoom.

Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.

Ask a question.

Find a representative in South Korea

Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in South Korea.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.

Our representatives in South Korea are:

Partnerships

We have partnerships with the following universities in South Korea:

Events

Meet International Officer for South Korea, James Minhas, at the UKEN UK University Fair - Friday 9 March (2pm to 6pm) and Saturday 10 March (12pm to 6pm) -  at Event Hall, 3F, Textile Center, 518, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (06180)

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