Entry requirements
Find out about our admissions and language requirements.
Our entry requirements
If you are studying for the summer, semester or year, you can see our entry requirements below.
Academic requirements
You should be currently studying at university when applying for the Summer School, however you don’t need to have completed a full year of study.
We require students to have a minimum of 2.8 out of 4 GPA or equivalent.
You’ll be asked to provide evidence of qualifications with your application. We assess each application individually and may contact you to request further information.
If you have any questions on accepted qualifications, please contact summer@sussex.ac.uk for advice.
You can also Sign up for our online Information Session on March 13, 2024 at 5pm (UK time) where you can speak with the Global Programmes Team and find out how you can make Sussex your home this summer.
Module requirements
Some modules have specific entry requirements, so you should also check these on our module pages before you apply.
If your module counts towards your degree, you should make sure it is approved by your home institution for transfer of credit.
Proof of English language ability
If your native language isn’t English, you must have a good level of English and evidence that you’ve successfully completed an approved English language qualification before you start studying at Sussex. Common qualifications are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic): 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each of the four components (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing (the TOEFL iBT institution code for the University of Sussex is DI 9166)
- Duolingo English test: 120 overall, with no component score below 100
- CET 4 - 550
- CET 6 - 520
Check out the University's full range of English language requirements.
We would expect English language qualifications to have been achieved within the two years before the start of your course.
You will also meet our English language requirements if your current medium of teaching is in English and you meet our academic requirements stated above.
If your qualifications are not listed, please contact us at summer@sussex.ac.uk for advice.
Academic requirements
You must be academically qualified to take the modules you apply for. You must provide an official transcript.
To undertake first, second and third year modules as part of our regular semester or year-long study abroad programme you should have a minimum of 2.8 out of 4 GPA or equivalent and completion of at least one year of higher education in your home institution.
To undertake first year modules only as part of our 'gap' semester study abroad programme, you should be in good academic standing upon completion of your senior secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent.
We assess each application individually and may contact you to request further information.
Proof of English language ability
If your native language isn’t English, you must have a good level of English and evidence that you’ve successfully completed an approved English language qualification before you start studying at Sussex. The main qualifications are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic): 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each of the four components (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing (the TOEFL iBT institution code for the University of Sussex is DI 9166)
- Duolingo English test: 120 overall, with no component score below 100
- Danish studentereksamen, Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Højere Handelseksamen (HHX) or Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) grade 10 or above in English (applicants with grade 7 or above will still be considered)
- German Abitur score of 12 or above in English
Check out the University's full range of English language requirements.
We would expect English language qualifications to have been achieved within the two years before the start of your course.
If you are applying to study abroad at Sussex for one semester only, you will also meet our English language requirements if your current medium of teaching is in English and you meet our academic requirements stated above.
Email inbound.sussexabroad@sussex.ac.uk for information on other qualifications we accept.
Module requirements
Some modules have specific entry requirements, so you should also check these on our module pages before you apply.
If your module counts towards your degree, you should make sure it is approved by your home institution for transfer of credit.
Age requirement
You must be over the age of 18 years old by the time you commence your study.
Visas and immigration
You may need a visa to study in the UK. Sussex offers immigration and visa support to all international applicants, so check the latest guidance before you plan your trip to the UK.
Find out how to apply for a visa to study in the UK.
Contact us
If you are studying at Sussex for a summer and have questions, email summer@sussex.ac.uk.
If you are studying at Sussex for a semester or year and have questions, email sussexabroad@sussex.ac.uk.