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University of Sussex

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Brighton, South East England

University of Sussex is a leading UK university known for its innovative teaching, interdisciplinary research, and strong global outlook. Located near the vibrant city of Brighton and set within the South Downs National Park, the university offers a wide range of programs across social sciences, arts, humanities, and sciences. Sussex is internationally recognized for its research impact and commitment to addressing global challenges. With a diverse student community and a supportive campus environment, the University of Sussex prepares graduates to think critically and succeed in an interconnected world.

#201 - 250
THE World Ranking
#301 - 500
QS Graduate Employability Rankings
World's Top 100
in 6 QS Subjects
5,500+
international students from 170 countries

Courses

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University Minimum Requirements

for undergraduate (Guide only)

A-Level
BBC
Fee / year
from GBP $23,500

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Campuses

University of Sussex's main campus is Sussex.

Studying in Sussex(Main)

Living cost with rent
GBP $1,100 - $1,400
Rent / month
GBP $530 - $1,100
University of Sussex
University of Sussex
  • Location : Falmer, Brighton.
  • Nearby : 9 minutes train ride to the city centre.
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (Brighton Station and Lewes Station, Falmer Train Station is directly opposite of the campus); via bus (20 mins to Brighton from campus).
  • Faculties : Home to 4 faculties, including Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Media Arts and Humanities and Faculty of Social Sciences.
  • The University of Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in August 1961.

Scholarships

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Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Be classified as ‘Overseas’ for fee purposes
  • Have received an offer of a place to study a full-time Bachelors degree at Sussex in 2026
  • Be self-financing
  • Candidates should demonstrate excellent academic performance and fulfill at least one of the following academic requirements:
    • A-Levels: AAA
    • IB Diploma: 36 points
    • OSSD: Average 80% from 6 grade

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:

  • Are applying for a Bachelors at a university that is not at the University of Sussex
  • Are a current Sussex student
  • Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex
  • Are studying one of the Excluded courses listed below

Awards Details

Fee waiver of GBP 5,000 in the first year of full-time study

Upcoming Intakes

Here are the intake periods and application deadlines for University of Sussex.

2026 JanApply by

Postgraduate30 November
2026 SepApply by

Undergraduate14 January
Undergraduate30 June
Postgraduate31 July
*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.

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