What is Clearing?
Find out about how the university Clearing process works
Clearing for international students
Sussex is a truly global community with over 3,000 international students. Every year we welcome students from across the world through Clearing. Here's some essential information that will help you through the process.
Sussex: a top-UK university
- the 22nd most international university in the world: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
- ranked 26th in the UK: The Guardian University league tables 2019
- rated number one in the world for Development Studies.
Students' guide to Clearing
See our tips for applying for a place at university through Clearing
Why study at Sussex?
- We're a global community and have been named 22nd most international university in the world*.
Join over 3,000 other international students. - Our beautiful campus is on the edge of the South Downs National Park but still just minutes from the buzzing city of Brighton on the South Coast of England. Take our Virtual Tour.
- Our selection of on and off-campus accommodation meets different housing requirements and budgets.
Essential information
Clearing updates
Clearing 2019 opens during the summer, but in the meantime you can sign up to receive email updates about Clearing at Sussex.