United States of America
Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.
Welcome!
Sussex has long enjoyed being a popular destination for United States students. We have around 132 US students currently studying at the University.
Read below to get a taste of life at Sussex and get in touch if you have any questions.
Contents
- Application information
- Partnership and exchange links
- Welcome to Sussex
- Life at Sussex
- Study Law at Sussex
- Alumni and careers
- Get in touch
- Events
Cassandra’s experience
In this blog post, US student Cassandra talks experiencing the beauty of the local countryside during the nationwide lockdown in 2020.
Application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Entry requirements for US students depend on the course you’d like to study.
Find out your requirements on our undergraduate course pages or in the search box below.
Ask us a question if you have any queries.
Find your course
- Postgraduate entry requirements
Masters and PhD entry requirements depend on the course you’d like to study.
Visit our Masters and PhD course pages for full details or send us a message if you have a question.
- English language requirements
Find out our English language requirements and what qualifications we accept on our undergraduate, Masters and PhD course pages.
Read more about English language requirements for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
- Fees and scholarship information
See our tuition fees for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
Browse our range of competitive loans and scholarships for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students.
- How to apply
Undergraduate students can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit our step-by-step guide with a link to the UCAS application system.
Masters and PhD students can apply using our postgraduate application system. Apply for a Masters or a PhD.
Partnerships and exchange links
We have one of the most extensive US exchange programmes, with a network of more than 47 partners.
As a research-intensive university, we engage in research projects with top institutions including Cornell, UC Santa Cruz and Georgetown.
Find out more about studying abroad at Sussex as a US student.
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.
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 extra-curricular and voluntary achievements.
Spirit of Sussex Award
The Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:
- feel involved with life at Sussex
- make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
- get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.
Clubs and societies
Choose from more than 200 societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, 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.
Societies are a fantastic way of trying new experiences and making new friends.
American Football Society
Sussex is home to its own American football team, the Sussex Saxons. Find out more about the society.
“Studying at Sussex is the best decision I’ve ever made. It’s a wonderful learning environment and my professors are always willing to help.” Chelsea Harris
Creative Media Practice MA
Creative Media Practice MA
Alumni and careers
A degree from Sussex is internationally recognised and our US alumni have gone on to do incredible things.
We have an alumni network based in US who can chat with you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.
US Heroes – our US alumni profiled
Find out what some of our amazing US alumni have gone on to achieve, from being Communications Director to the Vice President to picking up four Emmys.
Get in touch
Talk to Kasia
Kasia Symons is our United States expert based on campus.
Having worked with international students for several years, Kasia is ready to share her experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Email: k.symons@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 877781
Unibuddy: Kasia Symons
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Events
Kasia Symons will be attending the below events:
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