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Contents
- Entry requirements and application information
- Fees and scholarships
- Employability and placements
- Alumni
- Life at Sussex
- Clubs and societies
- Get in touch
Entry requirements and application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Clearing offer
Undergraduate Year 1
Standard XII
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
A typical offer requires pass with 65% overall.
We also consider Standard XII exams from the following boards:
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE)
- Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education (TNHSC)
- Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB)
- Telangana State Board of Secondary Education (TSBIE)
- Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education (KBHSE)
- Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP)
- Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
- Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB)
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE)
- Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE).
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
English language entry requirements
A score of 70% from Standard XII English module in the CBSE, CISCE.
We would also accept 70% from the TNHSC. KSEEB, MSBSHSE, DBSE and WBCHSE examination boards to meet our published English language requirements if it has been achieved within the last six years of the start of your course at Sussex. Please note that this does not include Functional English.
Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components. Please visit our English language requirements page for the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.
- Masters entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required, with overall marks typically ranging from 50% to 65% depending on your university and 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
A score of 70% from Standard XII English module in the CBSE, CISCE.
We would also accept 70% from the TNHSC. KSEEB, MSBSHSE, DBSE and WBCHSE examination boards to meet our published English language requirements if it has been achieved within the last six years of the start of your course at Sussex. Please note that this does not include Functional English.
Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components. Please visit our English language requirements page for 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 55%-70% depending on your university, 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
A score of 70% from Standard XII English module in the CBSE, CISCE.
We would also accept 70% from the TNHSC. KSEEB, MSBSHSE, DBSE and WBCHSE examination boards to meet our published English language requirements if it has been achieved within the last six years of the start of your course at Sussex. Please note that this does not include Functional English.
Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components. Please visit our English language requirements page for 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 an Indian 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 Indian 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 Indian students
For the 2026-27 academic year, Indian students are eligible for awards from our faculties and can also apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
Find out more about:
Masters scholarships
Sussex India Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 1 September 2026, 23:59
This scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction of £5000 for applicants who are nationals of India, are classified as ‘Overseas’ for fees purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex starting in September 2026. This scholarship can be combined with some other scholarships offered by the University of Sussex.
MBA Impact Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 1 September 2026, 23:59
The MBA Impact scholarship recognises and rewards candidates who have demonstrated the ability to initiate and pursue impact in different settings. Successful candidates will recieve a £2,500-£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
For the 2026-27 year, the MBA Impact Scholarship can be combined with Sussex Country Scholarships, with a potential total discount of up to £10,000.
Employability and placements
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship support includes:
- the award-winning Sussex Career Lab which boasts a menu of work experience opportunities
- 1:1 support with careers consultants
- skills development workshops
- advice from professionals and alumni in your sector
- careers fairs, industry insight visits and other employer events
- opportunities to participate in our entrepreneurship programme, plus access to specialist guidance and advice about how to launch your own business.
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93%of postgraduate Sussex alumni from India are in graduate-level jobs or further study within 15 months of graduation (Most recent HESA data 2018-2022)
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17th in the UK for Employment Outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2026)
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Top 50 University for work experience (RateMyPlacement Awards 2025-2026)
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WinnerNational Enterprise Educators Award (Careers and Entrepreneurship Team)
National Enterprise Educators Award
Alumni
My time studying at Sussex was a rich and stimulating intellectual experience that had a formative influence on me” Noel Tata
Doctor of Laws
Pictured above with Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sussex, Professor Sasha Roseneil
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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Students across the Sussex community are already earning their points
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There's so many ways to get involved.
Head over to the website to start your Spirit of Sussex journey.
Text: The Spirit of Sussex Award is an exciting new programme designed to recognise and celebrate the things you do outside your course.
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 many Indian restaurants and international supermarkets which sell Indian products.
You can also buy international products from our on-campus market or from food markets in Brighton.
Clubs and societies
South Asian Students’ Society
The popular South Asian Students’ Society acts as a home away from home for Indian students studying at Sussex, organising a range of events incredible Holi and Diwali celebrations each year.
Other societies
Choose from a range of societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:
- the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities
- the Hindu Society
- the Islamic Society
- the Tamil Society.
You can also join a sports club, with over 40 to choose from, including cricket, tennis and hockey.
Get in touch
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat with our students online via Unibuddy.
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Contact a Sussex representative in India
Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in India.
They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.
We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.
See our list of representatives in India.