Choose from more than 500 degrees at Sussex, a highly ranked UK university, and join a community of staff and students from over 160 countries on our Brighton campus.
5,944international students from 165 countries*
25thmost international university in the world**
3Nobel Prize winners
219student societies
* Marketing Student Snapshot report on Cognos (2019-20)
**The most international universities in the world, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
Take part in our photo competition for 2021 applicants. Win a £1,000 cash scholarship (if you're going to be studying at the School of Media, Arts and Humanities) or a state-of-the-art camera.
The University of Sussex is responding to the ongoing situation regarding Covid-19 and is taking all appropriate measures for our students, staff and visitors.
Please read the latest updates on how we’re dealing with the pandemic.
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
Use our country guides to find out about studying at Sussex
Find out more about our much-loved city by the sea
From the initial excitement of receiving an offer to study at Sussex, to discovering the creativity and vibrancy of the city of Brighton, our South Asian students provide an introduction to what Sussex means to them. View the full collection.
Ritu talks about her experience as an international student studying in the UK for the first time.
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to current Sussex students from around the world via Unibuddy.
Explore your study options as an international student
We have a range of scholarships and funding for international students
Talk to our International Officers at an event near you
From visas to social events, our advisors are here to help.
You may need a visa to study at Sussex.
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Our staff and students from EU countries are a valued part of the Sussex community, and it is a priority for us to ensure they can continue to work and study with us.
Read the latest guidance for prospective and current students.
Sussex is collaborating with our travel partner Key Travel to provide travel options to students. These include access to beneficial fares and increased flexibility. Find out more information.
Representatives can help you with your application to Sussex and provide advice about living and studying in the UK.
Find out about Sussex’s relationship with representatives and what you should consider when choosing someone to represent you.
Are you an official representative for the University? Our Representatives’ Zone features lots of useful resources and information.