Your time as a student is one of the most exciting and challenging periods in your life, so choosing the right university is an important decision. Our prospectus describes the opportunities available and gives you an idea of what life is like at the University of Sussex.
Times Good University Guide 2013
18th in the UK
The Sunday Times University Guide 2012
19th in the UKThe University of Sussex is a leading research university of international standing. Within the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-2013, we are 13th in the UK, 34th in Europe and 110th in the world. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) results show we have worldleading research across all of our schools and departments. I'm therefore immensely proud to offer you the opportunity to study at Sussex.
National Student Survey (NSS) 2012
Nearly 90% of Sussex students are satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching on their course, keeping us in the top 20 across the UK for for teaching satisfaction. Sussex ranks among the leading universities for teaching in the Russell and 1994 Groups of research-intensive universities
Sussex's high-calibre research environment is of real benefit to our undergraduates. With over 90 per cent of our research being internationally recognised, you have the chance to learn from leading researchers at the forefront of their subjects. This research excellence is combined with strong teaching and a superb student experience. In the 2012 NSS rankings, nearly 90 per cent of Sussex students were satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching on their course.
Which? University
92% of our graduates are in work or further study (Which? University)
Within our subjects, we encourage intellectual breadth and self-reliance – skills that are highly prized by employers. And initiatives like Sussex Plus allow you to show what you have gained from the wealth of extracurricular activities available here.
World-renowned academic staff we have counted among our faculty
3 Nobel Prize winners
1 winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize
World-renowned academic staff we currently count among our faculty
14 Fellows of the Royal Society
15 Academicians of the Social Sciences
9 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
12 Fellows of the British Academy
On our beautiful campus, we have created superb facilities and we have ambitious plans for our award-winning original buildings, such as the refurbishment of the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.
Sussex is committed to providing financial support for talented individuals. We have set the eligibility threshold at the highest level possible and our First-Generation Scholars scheme supports students whose parents haven't been to university, and those from low-income families.
UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008
100% of departments at Sussex have world-leading research
90% of Sussex research activity is rated as world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised, confirming the University among the leading 30 research universities in the UK
I hope I can welcome you to Sussex!
Professor Michael Farthing
Vice-Chancellor, University of Sussex