Oman
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University of Sussex campus: Live and Learn
Entry requirements
To find out what grades and qualifications we accept and our English language requirements:
- search for the undergraduate, Masters or PhD degree you want to study
- go to the international requirements tab in the entry requirements section
- select your country from the drop down list.
University preparation courses
Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
Fees and scholarships
If you want to study in the UK, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships:
You can also search for other sources of PhD funding by region or country.
Life at Sussex
Clubs, groups and societies
You can choose from more than 200 student-led 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
- University of Sussex Islamic Society.
The Islamic Society (ISoc) provides:
- free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
- Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
- breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.
Food
You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and food markets in Brighton, and halal meats from Taj Mahal International Foods.
There are also halal restaurants in the city, ranging from Moroccan to Lebanese.
Religion
We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there are three mosques in Brighton.
If you are bringing children with you and you want to enrol them in a school that teaches Arabic, contact the Islamic Society for more information on isoc@ussu.sussex.ac.uk.
Get in contact
Talk to Khalid
Khalid Abbas is our Oman expert based on campus.
Khalid is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Email: MENA@sussex.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)7726 945 407
Unibuddy: Khalid Abbas
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Meet us in Oman
Find out when our International Officers are visiting Oman.
Talk to a Sussex representative
Our representatives can help you with your application and choosing a course.
- Oman
First Floor, Nizwa house, Behind Madinat Plaza, Madinat Qaboos P.O.box 768, P.C. 130. Al Athaibah Oman
+968 24696452/ 453
Bridge International For Academic Services / Global Vision For Academic Services
+968 244 99744
+968-24562623
- United Arab Emirates
Knowledge Zone for University Admission Services
The H Hotel Dubai Office Tower - Level 9, Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
+971 47050419
- UK
1 Great Cumberland Place 2nd Floor, W1H 7AL
+44 (0) 20 7486 4762
Research and cultural links
We have strong research links with the Arab World, led by The Middle East and North Africa Centre at Sussex (MENACS) which has over 30 academics from across the University.
Drawing on area studies and interdisciplinary research at Sussex, MENACS members engage in research and teaching related to the Middle East and North Africa.
We also have a strong relationship with the Oman Cultural Office in London.