University of Sussex

The Library contains 30,000 online and print journals, academic databases for research and teaching, and over 700,000 volumes. Sussex also provides a range of computer facilities. The PCs, located across the campus and many with 24-hour access, have a customised desktop, a full MS Office suite, email and internet access. In addition we provide specialist software and a small number of iMac computers, along with printing services and safe storage for computer files. Campus facilities include Shops, Banks, Food and drink, Sport facilities, Health Centre, Childcare, Dentist and other facilities.

In the video a russian-speaking student Ksenia shows you around the University of Sussex, her accommodation and facilities.

The University of Sussex also has an award winning Careers and Employability centre who in addition to assisting with graduate employment and skills development advertise part-time and temporary work available to students locally (including within the campus).

Undergraduate

To apply for undergraduate courses the following is required:

• A-levels or IB: subjects and grades requirements vary depending on the course or School leaving certificate equivalent to UK A-Levels or
• School leaving certificate and successful completion of International Foundation programme.
• IELTS from 5.5 if English is not the first language of an applicant.
• Creative portfolio might be required for arts, design and architecture related courses.
• BMAT or UKCAT tests will be required for medical and some biomedical courses.
• Application should be submitted online via UCAS.

Postgraduate

To apply for postrgraduate courses the following is required:

• A Bachelor degree from the university in the UK or approved institution of higher education outside the UK or Professional qualifications can be accepted for some courses.
• IELTS from 6.0 if English is not the first language of an applicant.
• If grades at Bachelor degree are not sufficient, Pre-Masters programme can be taken by International students prior to their Master studies.
• Relevant working experience might be required for some courses.
• GMAT can be required for some business releated courses.
• Creative portfolio might be required for arts, design and architecture related courses.
• Application should be submitted online on the website of the University or via UCAS Postgraduate.

Entry requirements vary by course. Please see the exact requirements at the page of courses, or request information via an inquiry form on the right.

Undergraduate

All applications are made via UCAS. 

Postgraduate

Applications must be submitted online via the University’s website. Places on taught postgraduate taught courses are limited, so you should submit your application as early as possible. If you are an international applicant and need to obtain a student visa, you will need to leave plenty of time for this process.

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Fees vary depending on a course of study. For international students:

• standard lower rate and foundation year:£14,800 per year (2016/17 fee)
• standard higher rate:£18,300 per year (2016/17 fee)
• BM BS in Medicine: £27,405 per year (2015/16 fee. This will be updated once the 2016/17 fee is agreed with the University of Brighton.)

The University offers the following scholarships:

Undergraduate programmes

• A merit-based award recognizing, and rewarding, undergraduate students who achieved excellent academic performance before joining the University.

Postgraduate programmes

• Chancellor's International Scholarship (2017): 25 scholarships of a 50% tuition fee waiver
• HESPAL Scholarship (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) (2017): two full fee waivers in conjuction with maintenance support from the British Council
• USA Friends Scholarships (2017): A scholarship of an amount equivalent to $10,000 for nationals or residents of the USA on a one year taught Masters degree course.

Creative thinking, pedagogic diversity, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to education at the University of Sussex. Sussex is one of the top 4 UK Universities for research. It is also ranked 4th in the UK for student employability with 96% of Sussex graduates employed or in further study within six months of graduating. The University has a truly diverse and international community of over 14,000 students, who come from all over the world.

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. Since then, Sussex has become a leading teaching and research institution. 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.

The University of Sussex has a broad range of notable alumni from a variety of professional spheres including:

• Accounting and corporate governments: Stephen Plum, Executive Vice-President, 20th Century Fox; David Bull Executive Director UNICEF UK;
• Media: Alexandra Shulman OBE, Editor of UK Vogue; Dermot Murnaghan, News Presenter, Sky News; Becky Anderson, CNN news anchor; Clive Myrie, BBC television news journalist; Helen Boaden, Director for Radio, BBC; Dame Gail Rebuck DBE, Chair, Random House Group (one of the biggest publishers in the world).
• History: Jeremy Deller, Turner Prize winner; Robyn Young, CJ Sansom and Philippa Gregory, authors; Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces.

According to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014–15, Sussex is ranked 14th in the UK, 43rd in Europe and 111th in the world. It is 4th in the UK for employability and further study and 96% of Sussex graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2014).

Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. 98 per cent of Sussex research activity was rated as world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised. Sussex was ranked 4th in the UK for research excellence.

Sussex has 12 schools of studies form the academic heart of the University, driving forward academic development in research and teaching and fostering an interdisciplinary approach to study. Each school provides a stimulating and supportive environment in which you will flourish taught by staff at the forefront of their fields.

With almost 50 years of experience, SPRU is internationally recognised as a leading centre of research on science, technology and innovation policy. With a community of over 140 MSc and doctoral students from all over the world, SPRU is also well known for its high quality, research-led teaching programmes.

Sussex offers one of the best-supported European study abroad programmes of any UK university. It partners with many institutions all over the world. A huge range of destinations can be chosen across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North, Central and South America. Also, pioneered independently by Sussex in the 1960s, our study abroad scheme is supported by the European Commission through Erasmus+. Students on this programme usually benefit from nonmeans- tested grants.