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Find out how to apply to Sussex. Discover more about life as a student at our University and the support available to you.
Contents
- Entry requirements and application information
- Fees and scholarships
- Life at Sussex
- Clubs and societies
- Get in touch
Entry requirements and application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Undergraduate Foundation Year
Higher Secondary Certificate
A typical offer for foundation-year entry requires a grade of 80% or GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0.
Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.
If you do not meet the grade requirements for direct entry into the foundation-year or Year 1, please refer to the Sussex International Study Centre for the relevant foundation year entry criteria.
Undergraduate Year 1
Higher Secondary Certificate
In addition to good Higher Secondary Certificate grades, applicants must have completed two to three years of study.
Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.
Undergraduate Year 2
For direct entry into Year 2, applicants must have completed three to four years of study in addition to the Higher Secondary Certificate.
Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.
Please note that direct entry into Year 2 is not available for our Law, Psychology or Social Work courses.
English language entry requirements
Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.
- Masters entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
A four-year degree is required, with a minimum GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 depending on your chosen Masters course.
Additional subject-specific requirements may apply based on the postgraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.
English language entry requirements
Typical offers for a Masters course include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.
- PhD entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a minimum overall grade of 3.3/4.0 in a subject relevant to your chosen PhD course.
However, if you do not meet the academic requirements, you may still be considered for the degree if you can provide evidence of extensive work experience in a related field.
These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.
English language entry requirements
Typical offers for a PhD degree include a higher overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components.
See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.
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How to apply
Undergraduate applications
As an undergraduate student, you can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Find out more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.
Read our guide to undergraduate study to find out about the structure of an undergraduate degree and ways you can enhance your course.
Masters applications
As a Masters student, you can apply using our Masters application portal.
Find out more about how to apply for Masters courses.
Read our guide to Masters study to find out how you’ll learn and be assessed as part of your Masters degree, as well as how to get extra support with your study or English language skills.
PhD applications
As a PhD student, you can apply using our PhD application portal.
Find out more about how to apply for PhD courses.
Read our guide to PhD study to find out who will supervise you and the typical structure of a PhD.
Visas and immigration
As a Bangladeshi student, you’ll need to apply for a visa to study at the University of Sussex.
You can find suggestions and advice for applying to the UK as a student on a visa in our guide to visas and immigration for students.
You can also find more information from the UK Home Office regarding the details and requirements for a Student visa.
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 extracurricular and voluntary achievements.
Fees and scholarships
Fees for Bangladeshi students
Find specific fees for our undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees by visiting your selected course page’s fees and scholarships section.
Visit our tuition fees page to find out what your fees cover and ways to pay.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
For the 2026-27 academic year, Bangladeshi students are eligible for awards from our faculties and can also apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
Find out more about:
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.
University preparation courses
Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
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Spirit of Sussex Award
Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.
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Head over to the website to start your Spirit of Sussex journey.
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Participating in the Award makes it easy and fun for you to get involved and make the most of university life.
Safety on campus
We offer a safe campus community for our students, supported by our 24/7 on-site security team, who are contactable 24-hours a day if you have any concerns. The Security Centre is equipped 24/7 to respond to emergency situations and includes CCTV and other crime prevention equipment. Find out more about our campus safety.
Food
Brighton has various Asian supermarkets and you can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market.
Brighton also has many excellent restaurants, serving food from around the world.
Religion
We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there are three mosques in Brighton.
Clubs, groups and societies
Choose from a range of student societies and groups at Sussex including:
- the Buddy Scheme, which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
- the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities
- the Bangladesh Students’ Society, which aims to help students from Bangladesh to adjust to life in the UK and at Sussex. The society also holds events to celebrate Independence Day, International Mother Language Day, Eid Days, Durga Puja, Christmas Day and Pohela Boishak among others
- South Asian Students’ Society
- University of Sussex Islamic Society.
To find out more about life in the UK, contact our Alumni Consuls in Bangladesh.
Get in touch
Talk to Isobel
Isobel Hussey is our Bangladesh expert based on campus.
Having worked with international students for several years, Isobel is ready to share her experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Contact:
i.r.hussey@sussex.ac.uk
+44 (0)1273 877189
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Talk to a Sussex representative in Bangladesh
Our representatives in Bangladesh can provide you with professional information and advice, and guide you through the admissions process.
AECC
BTI Landmark, 16 Gulshan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +880-1322-867741
AHZ
(6th Floor), House# 02, Rupayan Prime, Road# 07 Green Rd, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Phone: +8801313444858
Email: s.dhaka@ahzassociates.co.uk
IDP Bangladesh
Gulshan-2 Branch
4th Floor, Hamid Tower, Gulshan Circle 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +88 09666782782
Phone: +88 01999930483
Email: infobd@idp.com
IDP Dhanmondi Branch
4th Floor, Bikalpa Tower, House 72, Road 5/A, Satmasjid Road, Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
Phone: +88 09612333888
Mobile: +88 01970066233
Email: info.dhanmondi@idp.com
IDP Chattogram Branch
Rahima Center, 3rd Floor, 1839 CDA Avenue, Nasirabad, Chittagong (Besides Sanmar), Bangladesh
Phone: +88 09612333111
Mobile: +880 1970082082
Email: info.ctg@idp.com
IECC
Shakila Azim
Manager - Marketing and Communications
International Education Counselling Centre - IECC
House # 39 (3rd Floor), Road # 17/A, Block: E, Banani, Dhaka -1213
Mobile: 01952262602
WhatsApp: 01717408589
Email: shakila@iecc.co.uk
H&S Education Services
Email: hses.bd@gmail.com
Address: 4/A Indira Road, Mahbub Plaza Room 605, Farmgate, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh
Telephone: +88 0248 121 102
Contact: Mr. Jahirul Haque (+88 01733 000 566)