The University of Sussex is a leading public research university, ranked among the Top 20 universities in the UK. It is located near Brighton, on the south coast of England.

Sussex is part of the "new generation" of universities, a group of institutions established in the mid-20th century. These universities are characterized by their modern architectural design, featuring large glass facades framed by steel and concrete, in contrast to the traditional medieval-style buildings of older UK universities.
In 1961, Sussex was granted university status by Royal Charter. It was also a founding member of the "1994 Group", an association of research-intensive universities that aimed to provide an alternative to the Russell Group for institutions that were not part of the UK's most elite universities.

The University of Sussex campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the UK, as it is surrounded by the South Downs National Park and borders Brighton.
The university provides students with catering services, as well as bars and shops, managed by the Students’ Union. For those leading an active and healthy lifestyle, the campus offers numerous sports facilities with excellent equipment. Additionally, students have access to a medical center and childcare facilities.
The Students’ Union organizes various events, offers academic guidance, provides advice on student life in Brighton, and runs clubs, societies, and volunteering programs.

Accommodation:
All first-year students at the University of Sussex are guaranteed university accommodation. The university offers:

• Rooms in on-campus and off-campus residences, fully equipped with all necessary amenities.
• Single rooms, studio apartments, and family flats.
• Residences located near the main academic campus.

Accommodation cost: £86 – £201 per week.


Why Choose the University of Sussex?

• 89% of students are satisfied with the quality of education.
• International student community – students from over 120 countries.
• Three Nobel Prize winners among faculty and alumni.
• Collaboration with world-renowned research universities, including: Harvard University, Yale University, Georgetown University, University of California, University of Pennsylvania, Sorbonne University, University of Toronto.

Programmes:

• Pre-sessional English Language
• Foundation
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Postgraduate (Master’s)
• Doctorate (PhD)
• Summer School

University Structure

School of Business, Management and Economics:

• Business and Management,
• Economics,
• SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit,
• International Summer School

School of Education and Social Work:

• Education,
• Social Work and Social Care,

School of Engineering and Informatics:

• Engineering,
• Informatics,
• Product Design

School of English:

• School of English,
• Sussex Centre for Language Studies

School of Global Studies:

• Anthropology,
• Geography,
• International Development,
• International Relations

School of History, Art History and Philosophy:

• American Studies,
• Art History,
• History,
• Philosophy

School of Law, Politics and Sociology:

• Law,
• Politics,
• Sociology

School of Life Sciences:

• Biochemistry and molecular biology,
• Chemistry,
• Evolution, behavior and environment,
• Genome damage and stability,
• Neuroscience

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

• Mathematics,
• Physics and Astronomy,

School of Media, Film and Music

• Media and Film,
• Music

School of Psychology

Brighton and Sussex Medical School:

• Doctoral School,
• Research groups

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Business and Management
• Healthcare
• Medicine
• Law
• Media
• Engineering

Application Deadlines:

• January 15 – General programs
• October 15 – Medicine

Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s):

• High school diploma
• Foundation / IB / A-level
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 (depending on the program)

Postgraduate (Master’s):

• Bachelor’s degree
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 (depending on the program)

Scholarships:
The University of Sussex offers scholarships for international students, depending on their field of study.

Notable Alumni:

• Dimitri Nanopoulos – Renowned Greek physicist
• Ian McEwan – British writer, winner of the Somerset Maugham Award
• John Altman – Composer
• Rebeca Grynspan – Economist, Secretary-General of the Ibero-American Secretariat