| Key Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Brighton, England | ||
| Established | 1961 | ||
| Famous For | Development Studies, History, English | ||
| International Fees | £16,750-19,200 | ||
The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university, committed to teaching excellence, student experience and employability. Sussex students experience a high quality of teaching and research that fosters discoveries whilst preparing them to prosper in their future careers.
The University has held a global perspective since its inception, and students will be part of a vibrant community of over 150 nationalities. The campus is next to the South Downs National Park, less than ten minutes from the exciting coastal city of Brighton. Sussex is just one hour by train from London and 30 minutes from London Gatwick airport.
Ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), Sussex’s research tackles major world issues. From climate change to digital transformations and Artificial Intelligence, academics share their expertise and support students to flourish in their studies and beyond.
Sussex is recognised as Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025). The Business School is also ranked 1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025). Sussex also has a dedicated AI Centre of Excellence which covers a wide range of topics across AI and data science, with a unique multidisciplinary angle.
Employability is at the heart of a Sussex education, and the University ranks 16th in the UK for Employment Outcomes in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The Careers and Entrepreneurship Team supports students to maximise their employment potential. In 2024, the team won the AGCAS Award for Excellence in Supporting Student Employability for the scale, diversity, inclusiveness and sustainability focus of their work experience offer. They can help students build confidence, find and prepare for placements, polish CVs and network with relevant industries. Sussex also offers various scholarships for students of all backgrounds.
The University of Sussex will help you prepare for Sussex, welcome you when you arrive and support you during your time at the University. This support includes:
For REF 2021, 89% of the research submitted by the University of Sussex was categorised as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. In addition, 93% of Sussex’s research impact was assessed as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ – up from 80.7% in 2014.
The University of Sussex offers a range of on- and off-campus accommodation options and guarantees university-managed accommodation for specific groups of students, including international students. To learn more about the accommodation guarantee, visit the University of Sussex website.
A sunny seaside city famous for its sense of inclusivity – there can be few better places to be a student than Brighton. Dynamic and cosmopolitan, it’s a place where you can express yourself and be who you want to be, all just a few minutes from our campus.
Brighton is on England’s south coast in the county of East Sussex. It’s only an hour from Central London by train and 30 minutes from London Gatwick, one of the UK's major international airports.
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