Application process
Find out more about the stages of an application.
Why students choose Sussex
Learn how Sussex supports our students' academic success, career outcomes and student experience.
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92.9% graduate employment rate (QS World University Rankings 2026)
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17th in the UK for employer outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2026)
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Top 10% globally for international student diversity (QS World University Rankings 2026)
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1st in the world for Development Studies (10 years in a row) (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
Find out about Sussex’s strengths
- career-focused education with excellent graduate outcomes
- strong academic reputation
- supportive student experience
- great location with easy access to London
- global community.
Career-focused education
We place strong emphasis on preparing students for employment after graduation, with many courses offering ways to gain practical experience.
Students benefit from:
- opportunities for internships and real-world projects
- careers support integrated into courses
- guaranteed internships for Business School Masters students
- development of key skills valued by employers.
Strong academic reputation
Sussex research tackles major global issues. From climate change to digital transformations and artificial intelligence, academics share their expertise and support students to flourish in their studies and beyond.
We are a research-intensive university with a strong academic profile across a wide range of subject areas. Our courses combine academic rigour with practical learning.
- Our key academic strengths
- Business and Management
- Economics and Finance
- Media, Arts and Humanities
- Engineering and Informatics
- Computing, Data Science and AI
- Psychology
- International Development.
Flexible and supportive student experience
Making students feel happy, heard and at home is important to us. We are proud to have been named the happiest university in the UK in the Unifresher Happiest University Guide 2027.
Our students benefit from a balance of independence and support. We offer:
- an accommodation guarantee for international students
- a campus with teaching, accommodation and facilities in one location
- academic and wellbeing support
- visa and immigration advice
- support with the English language through our pre-sessional courses
- opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
Sussex also works with a private partner called Study Group. They are specialists in providing university preparation courses to international students.
Great location
Brighton has been voted one of the best cities in the world (Time Out Best Cities in the World 2025), and its residents voted it the happiest UK city 2025. It offers many things international students look for:
- a vibrant, student-friendly environment
- a hub for creativity, home to England's biggest arts festival
- strong transport links
- easy access to London (approximately one hour by train)
- fast rail links to Gatwick Airport, a 30-minute train journey away
- a unique city location by the coast and countryside.
Join a global community
Sussex has always had a global perspective, and international students will be part of a vibrant community of over 165 nationalities.
Students join a community that provides:
- a diverse and inclusive learning environment
- opportunities to build global networks
- celebration events including One World Week, which provides an opportunity to learn about different cultures
- Welcome Week, an exciting social programme designed to welcome students to Sussex and help them meet new people
- over 180 clubs and societies with themes ranging from astronomy to dog walking to Pokémon
- a strong international reputation.
Our campus, within the South Downs National Park, offers many facilities:
- a library
- a health centre
- two sports centres
- bars, cafes and restaurants
- a supermarket.
How to apply and get support
For support with student enquiries, please contact your Sussex representative.