Sussex is a leading research university with a thriving international community. Our reputation for academic excellence attracts teachers, researchers and students from around the world, resulting in a friendly, open and multicultural environment. We also offer you the opportunity to study abroad and to develop a wider global perspective.
Key facts
Sussex is in the top 100 universities worldwide, with teachers and researchers at the forefront of their fields and a curriculum oriented towards making the future
more than 80 per cent of employers surveyed said they actively sought graduates who had studied abroad (QS Global Employer Survey Report 2011)
Brighton was voted the ‘UK’s happiest place to live’ in the O2 Happy Homes survey and ranks in the top 3 safest university cities in England and Wales (The Complete University Guide, July 2011)
guaranteed accommodation for all new undergraduates who firmly accept and meet the terms of our offer, subject to certain conditions. For full details, visit Residential Services
safe and convenient campus just nine minutes from Brighton by train and an hour from central London, and excellent transport links to London and the UK’s two biggest airports – Heathrow and Gatwick.
for more information, visit our international web pages
Our campus has a truly multicultural feel, with over 2,700 international students and teaching and research staff from 120 countries. International students make up 20 per cent of our student population.
Applying
Our typical entry requirements for the most common qualifications are listed at Applicants from outside the UK. Also refer to How to apply.
Find out more
Come and see us in your home country. Our International Liaison Team visits schools, universities and education fairs all over the world. You can find out when we’ll be in your country at Overseas visits.
Local Sussex representatives
Our trained representatives provide advice on applying to Sussex. For their contact details, visit Your country.
International admission schemes
We co-operate with colleges in China, Greece and Nigeria to help prepare students for study at Sussex. If you satisfactorily complete the relevant course, these schemes will guarantee you a place with us. Refer to Foundation programmes and overseas admissions schemes for a list of the schemes and contact details.
University accommodation
University-arranged accommodation is guaranteed for all new undergraduates who firmly accept and meet the terms of our offer, subject to certain conditions. For full details, refer to Accommodation and Living expenses, and visit Residential Services.
Support and advice
We can help you with any problems at university, providing advice on matters such as immigration, finance and life in the UK.
We also have dedicated international advisors for students from China, Japan and South Asia. Our international student support staff can also help you make the most of your experience while you are at Sussex. With their support, you can learn about different cultures and experience the British way of life.
Observe your faith
We have a Muslim Student Centre and mosque on campus, along with our chaplaincy catering for a range of religions. In Brighton, there are two mosques, a Buddhist centre, Islamic centre, Jewish centre and Greek and Russian Orthodox churches.
Helping with the English language
To gain the English language skills required for our degree courses, you can enrol on Intensive English (September-June) and/or Pre-sessional English (July-September) at the Sussex Centre for Language Studies before your degree course starts.
The Centre also offers a number of English courses you can take as part of your degree. These courses are designed to complement and help you with your studies, as well as equipping you with the English language skills you will need once you enter the world of work.
The courses on offer are:
- English for Academic Purposes
- English for Professional and Business Purposes
- English Language and Communication Skills.
For information on general, academic, IELTS or professional English, get in touch by emailing efl@sussex.ac.uk or visit Sussex Centre for Language Studies: English language.
