University of Sussex, UK - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a university renowned for its quality, both in its academic standards and the research that it undertakes. Student experience is key, helping all students to enjoy a quality education that gives them the key employability skills they need to succeed in their future careers.

Maintaining a rank of 26^th in the UK and 151st globally (THE WUR 2024), Sussex stands out for its exceptional teaching and research. It proudly holds the number one spot worldwide for Development Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

With a culture that values and rewards excellent teaching, the university has produced three Nobel Prize winners and hosts prominent research centres, including the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU).

Sussex is home to a diverse community of students from over 140 countries – indeed, the university won the award for Student Diversity at the Global Student Satisfaction Awards (2021). Its GBP 2 million scholarship fund attracts talent from all over the world.

The Careers and Employability Centre offers dedicated support to enhance students' career prospects, with courses tailored to make sure students have the broad range of skills they need to enter even the most competitive job markets.

Students also benefit from work placements that help them acquire industry skills and build professional networks.

The university's campus, set within a national park, is equipped modern facilities for learning as well as vibrant social spaces. Continuous investment helps to ensure that the university always offers the best facilities, tools and amenities for students.

Conveniently located less than ten minutes by train from the lively coastal city of Brighton, Sussex provides easy access to all the shops, restaurants, nightlife and culture that students could need. London is also close by, and the international airport at Gatwick is in easy reach.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities

2024 201

2023 201 50

2022 151

QS World University Rankings

2025 246 28

2024 218 22

2023 240

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

2024 201

2023 201 50

2022 151

Graduate outcomes

Students at Sussex are trained by industry leaders and professional academics in their chosen field throughout their time at Sussex, while a multitude of practical course components, field classes, research projects and professional skills modules ensure that students are well equipped for a modern, competitive jobs market after they graduate.

The university has a dedicated Careers and Employability Centre to support students in searching for career opportunities and maximising their employability. The centre provides specialist advice both during and up to three years after study.

Services include face-to-face appointments to discuss career development, learning key interview skills, CV writing and more.

The centre also hosts a range of careers and jobs fairs throughout the year where students can meet and network with numerous potential employers.

What's new

New state-of-the-art-accommodation

The university has recently opened a new, state-of-the-art student village for incoming students.

The development includes modern townhouses and apartments, complete with communal spaces, bookable study areas and a range of other modern facilities, significantly increasing the amount and choice of student accommodation available to incoming students. Over 2,000 flats have now been completed, complimenting an existing network of housing options across campus.

The development is part of Sussex’s ongoing commitment to guarantee all students accommodation and help ensure their student experience is as enjoyable as it can be. Find out more about how Sussex is growing its campus.

New Student Centre

Sussex’s new Student Centre acts as the heart of the student experience on campus. The new centre is the go-to place for students to access face-to-face information, advice and guidance services.

Facilities in the new Student Centre include flexible spaces for students to meet and collaborate, spaces for workshops and group work, rooms for confidential advice sessions and meetings, and an outdoor courtyard, as well as office space for staff who work directly with students.

A café also forms part of the development, as well as five new retail units near the front entrance.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

25,84,441 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

23,52,364 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Living costs

2,72,125 Living costs

6,77,847 To live on campus

Scholarships & funding

Sussex offers a wide range of scholarships and awards for students at every stage of their educational journey, including student loans, scholarships and funding opportunities.

Sussex’s country scholarships provide overseas master’s degree students with a GBP 3,000 reduction in tuition fees, including those from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey and Vietnam.

The university also offers a Chancellor’s Scholarship, providing academically gifted undergraduate and master’s degree students with a GBP 5,000 fee waiver.

Numerous subject specific awards are also available, including the Business School International Masters Award. All international applicants who study a full-time master’s degree course at the Business School, will receive a GBP 2,000 award towards their overseas tuition fee.

Sussex is also a popular destination for Chevening scholars. Since 1983, it has welcomed thousands of students from around the world who have received funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to undertake their studies at the university, before going on to do incredible things.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

The University of Sussex is committed to ensuring that students of every nationality and background are able to access and benefit from a world-class education.

The university accepts a variety of international qualifications and certificates. Prospective students will need to demonstrate good academic achievement and may need to show completion of additional studies. Offers depend on grading structures in the student’s home country and the entry requirements for their chosen course.

Find out what qualifications Sussex accepts on its undergraduate, master’s and PhD course pages.

For students whose English language proficiency is not at the required level, or if English is not their first language, a number of International Foundation Year courses are available through the International Study Centre, based on campus. Pre-sessional English courses are also offered by the Sussex Centre for Language Studies. English language requirements for all courses can be found on the course entry requirements pages for undergraduate, master’s and PhD programmes.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

The University of Sussex has a long-standing reputation for quality teaching. Tuition from leading academics and the use of excellent academic facilities help students to progress onto high-skilled employment and further study at impressive rates. In the most recent Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF 2023), Sussex was particularly praised for:

Outstanding outcomes for its students from all backgrounds with regard to progression to graduate level employment and further study.
The implementation of an institutional culture that facilitates, recognises and rewards excellent teaching
A range of opportunities for personalised learning that secures high levels of engagement and commitment to learning and study.

The university supports its teaching excellence through a globally competitive research programme and world-class research infrastructure. Sussex has produced three Nobel Prize winners, 12 fellows of the British Academy and a winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize, while Sussex’s numerous research centres, including the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the University of Sussex Business School’s Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), are at the forefront of global research initiatives.

89 per cent of University of Sussex research was assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in REF 2021.

Department structure

The University of Sussex was founded in 1961. It currently teaches over 18,000 students with over 3,300 members of staff. Sussex attracts staff and students from more than 140 countries to its campus.

The university is comprised of ten distinct schools of study. Together with the Doctoral School and a variety of research groups, these form the academic core of Sussex. The University of Sussex Business School is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA, and are a member of the UN Global Compact and have signed up to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

Sussex has over 500 different undergraduate and postgraduate courses on offer, including a number of interdisciplinary and hybrid courses. Interdisciplinarity has always been a fundamental component of a Sussex education, enabling students to personalise their course to match their passions and ambitions.

International students have numerous ways in which they can customise their degree. An expansive study abroad programme allows students to study for a semester or a year at hundreds of partner institutions around the world, broadening their academic and cultural horizons. Students can also opt for a placement year with a professional organisation, learning fundamental insights into the world of work and providing essential preparation for future careers.

Sussex also offers a range of non-degree study programmes. A popular Summer School programme runs every year, offering three, four and six-week courses over a range of different subjects. Pre-sessional English Language courses, run by the Sussex Centre for Language Studies over the course of the year, prepare students for degree-level study.