Application process
Find out more about the application stages for Sussex, from submitting an application through to enrolment and commission.
There are seven stages in the application process.
- 1. Application
What happens
- Applications are submitted to Sussex via the agreed application route and reviewed by Admissions
- Decisions are made based on academic criteria and completeness of the application
What we need from you
- Submit a complete application with all required documentation
- Ensure qualifications and supporting documents are accurate
- Confirm that the student meets the relevant entry requirements
What to expect
- Applications will be reviewed once complete
- If additional information is required, this will be requested
- Incomplete applications may delay processing
- 2. Offer
What happens
- If the application is successful, an offer will be issued outlining any academic or administrative conditions
What we need from you
- Review offer conditions with the student
- Support the student in meeting any outstanding conditions
- Ensure all required documents are submitted promptly
What to expect
- Offer conditions will be clearly stated
- Updates will be made once new documents are received
- Delays may occur if required documentation is incomplete
- 3. Deposit
What happens
- Postgraduate students are required to pay a tuition fee deposit to confirm their place
- We do not currently require a deposit from undergraduate students
What we need from you
- Ensure the student understands deposit requirements and deadlines
- Support timely payment
- Confirm that payment has been completed
What to expect
- Deposit payments will be confirmed once received and processed
- Confirmation may take several working days depending on payment method
- 4. CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
What happens
- Once all academic and compliance conditions are met, a CAS can be issued to support the student’s visa application
What we need from you
- Ensure all required documentation is submitted
- Support the student in providing accurate financial information
- Prepare the student for any required pre-CAS checks
What to expect
- CAS will be issued once the student is fully CAS-ready
- Additional checks (e.g. interviews or compliance review) may extend timelines
- A student is considered CAS-ready once all academic and compliance conditions have been met
- This typically includes holding an Unconditional Firm (UF) offer
- Payment of any required deposit
- Submission of required documentation
- 5. Visa
What happens
- Students use their CAS to apply for a UK Student visa.
What we need from you
- Support students in preparing and submitting visa applications
- Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
- Keep up to date with UKVI requirements
What to expect
- Visa processing is managed by UKVI
- Processing times vary depending on location and time of year
- 6. Enrolment
What happens
- Students complete registration and enrolment at Sussex
What we need from you
- Support students in preparing for arrival
- Ensure all pre-arrival steps are completed – encourage them to check emails regularly for instructions
What to expect
- Students must meet all conditions before enrolment
- Further communication will be provided directly to students
- 7. Commission
What happens
- Commission is processed in line with the Representative Agreement once eligibility criteria are met
What we need from you
- Ensure accurate student information is recorded
- Follow the agreed process for commission claims
What to expect
- Commission will be processed in accordance with agreed terms
- Timelines will depend on enrolment confirmation and internal processing