-
Study Options
- Study Destinations
- Scholarship
-
Student Square
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin - Test Preparation
University of Sussex
Overview
AC Rating
Courses
Campuses
Views
Location : United Kingdom ,Suss
Overall Rating :
University of Sussex is a leading UK research-intensive university set in beautiful downland on the edge of Brighton, with over 13,000 students and 2,500 staff.
Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Over 75% of research activity at Sussex is categorised as world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
Individual highlights of the REF 2014 results include:
- Sussex History was the highest rated History submission in the UK for the quality of its research outputs
- the Sussex English submission rose from 31st to 9th across the UK since the last research assessment exercise in 2008
- 84% of the University’s research impact in Psychology was rated as the top possible grade, 4*
- Sussex Geography had the most 4*-rated research impact of any Geography submission across the UK.
Overall, the University was placed 36th (of multi-disciplinary institutions) by grade point average (GPA).
Teaching and learning: The University of Sussex has more than 17,000 students, of which around a quarter are postgraduates. Home/EU students make up 76% of the student body while 24% are overseas students. Creative thinking, diversity in their teaching, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education. Their goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes informed by current research, attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and which deliver skills for life.
Staff: Sussex has developed a reputation for innovation and inspiration, and attracts leading thinkers and researchers. They have more than 2,100 staff, including around 1,000 teaching and research staff, of which over 300 are research-only. They have had three Nobel Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British Academy and a winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize on our staff.
International Sussex
From its foundation, Sussex has had an international perspective to its academic activities and its outlook. They attract staff and students from more than 100 countries to their campus, and nearly a third of staff come from outside the UK. Their research tackles major world issues with leading areas of expertise such as climate change and development studies. They have extensive links with institutions worldwide, such as Peking University, National Taiwan University and the Harvard-Sussex programme.
Campus life : Sussex has one of the most beautiful campus locations in the UK. Situated in rolling parkland on the edge of Brighton, the campus combines award-winning architecture with green open spaces. The campus is surrounded by the South Downs National Park but just a few minutes away from the lively city of Brighton & Hove. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the buildings that make up the heart of the campus were given listed building status in 1993. Falmer House is one of only two educational buildings in the UK to be Grade I-listed in recognition of its exceptional interest.
Business and the community: Sussex has a long tradition of engaging with business and the community, which continues today through activities such as the Sussex Innovation Centre, public lectures and services to the community. Their goal is to help businesses and organisations in the region develop higher staff skill levels through training, and to stimulate innovation through partnership with other institutions outside Sussex to benefit the wider society. The Sussex Innovation Centre provides support for the creation and growth of technology- and knowledge-based companies in Sussex. The Centre is now a thriving business environment for nearly 80 high-growth companies. Since its creation more than 160 companies have been based at the Centre; their cumulative revenue exceeds £250 million and they employ hundreds of people locally.
Courses
Admission
General entry requirements for international students
Bachelors:
You will need good grades in your high school leaving qualifications and may sometimes require additional study (depending on the qualification structure in your home country).
Masters:
At Sussex, our usual entry requirements for students with international qualifications are the equivalent of: at least an upper second-class (2:1) or lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate honours degree depending on the course you are applying for.
Specific entry requirements for international students
You must also meet their specific entry requirements for each course. These are listed with each Masters course.
Check:
- the grade required for your course
- if you need to have an undergraduate qualification in a specific subject.
If you are an American student, federal regulations state that you must also have a secondary school completion credential (high school diploma) or the recognized equivalent of a secondary school completion credential to be eligible to apply for Federal Student Aid. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid.
English language requirements
All teaching at Sussex is in English and you must meet their English language requirements. You must be sufficiently fluent in English to be accepted on to their course, and this may form part of your offer.
You can also apply to study Pre-sessional English course.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Find a place you can call home at Sussex. Check our Accommodation Guarantee to see if you can apply to live in University-managed housing or get advice on renting a room or house in the private sector.
On-campus accommodation
Choose from nine campus housing options, which have either en-suite or shared bathrooms. All our accommodation is self-catered.
En-suite options
Northfield flats
2018 guideline single room price: from £156 per week
Number of flatmates: 6 to 8
Bathroom type: en suite
Distance (from Library): 0.5 miles
Stanmer Court flats
2018 guideline single room price: from £150 per week
Number of flatmates: 4 to 6
Bathroom type: en suite
Distance (from Library): 0.3 miles
Swanborough flats
2018 guideline single room price: from £156 per week
Number of flatmates: 4 to 7
Bathroom type: en suite
Distance (from Library): 0.2 miles
Lewes Court flats (Phase 2)
2018 guideline single room price: from £151 per week
Number of flatmates: 5 to 6
Bathroom type: en suite
Distance (from Library): 0.4 miles
East Slope residences
2018 guideline single room price: from £156.55 per week
Bathroom type: en-suite
Shared bathroom options
Brighthelm houses
2018 guideline single room price: from £137 per week
Number of housemates: 5
Bathroom type: shared
Distance (from Library): 0.4 miles
Lewes Court flats (Phase 1)
2018 guideline single room price: from £119 per week
Number of flatmates: 5 to 6
Bathroom type: shared
Distance (from Library): 0.4 miles
Park Houses
2018 guideline single room price: from £111 per week
Number of flatmates: 12
Bathroom type: shared
Distance (from Library): 0.3 miles
Park Village
2018 guideline single room price: from £90 per week
Number of flatmates: 12
Bathroom type: shared
Distance (from Library): 0.4 miles
Off-campus accommodation
Experience life in the city and benefit from good transport links to the University by living off-campus in Brighton & Hove and other towns in the local area.
Compare off-campus accommodation
University-owned flats
All accommodation is self-catered.
Kings Road flats
2018 guideline single room price: from £130 per week
Number of flatmates: 6
Bathroom type: shared
Area of Brighton: Brighton seafront, city centre
Distance from Brighton train station: 0.6 miles
University-managed houses
2018 guideline single room price: from £123.50 per week
You can live off-campus in a furnished student house in Brighton & Hove.
Your rent includes bills, and you won't need to pay a deposit or provide a guarantor. All off-campus housing has nearby bus or train links to campus.
University-managed study lodges
Lewes Study Lodge
2018 guideline twin room price (self-catered): £118
Bathroom type: en suite
Area: Lewes High Street with bus and train links to campus
Distance from nearest train station: 0.2 miles
Caburn House Residence
2018 guideline single room price: £140 per week
Bathroom type: en suite
Area: Lewes with bus and train links to campus
Distance from nearest train station: 0.4 miles
Privately rented accommodation
If you want to rent a room, flat or house from a private landlord or letting agent, we can give you advice and check your tenancy agreement.
You can also search for private accommodation on Sussex Studentpad.
Find out more about renting privately
Property search websites
You can use the following websites to look for student houses and rooms:
The University does not vet or support these websites
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
Read More About United Kingdom
