University of Sussex

About

The University of Sussex is a leading, research-intensive university located in Brighton, UK. It's known for its international reputation, diverse student body, and commitment to both teaching excellence and impactful research. 

Objectives

The University of Sussex has a multifaceted set of objectives encompassing research, teaching, student experience, and societal impact. Key objectives include fostering research excellence, contributing to economic and social progress, and developing students into critical thinkers and world citizens. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• School of Engineering and Informatics.
• School of Life Sciences.
• School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
• School of Psychology.
• Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Reasons to Study at University of Sussex

1. Research that delivers

   Research at the University of Sussex makes a difference. Sussex's research is internationally recognised for drawing together leading academics from different disciplines – an approach that delivers the most powerful and meaningful results. 

2. Teaching that counts

   By studying at the University of Sussex you will learn from some of the best university teachers and researchers in the UK, who work at the forefront of their fields.

3. Locations that inspire

   The University of Sussex campus offers a unique combination of tranquillity and energy. They are surrounded by a beautiful national park, yet at the same time they are a short train journey from Brighton.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

To find the entry requirements and offer levels for your chosen course, view the undergraduate course.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

To find the specific entry requirements for your course, see the Masters courses.

Supporting Documents

• Transcripts and awards from school
• Proof of English proficiency
• Copy of passport 
• CV or resume
• Letters of reference

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: You must apply online through UCAS for full-time courses at Sussex and check your course for any specific application procedures.

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications are made through the application portal.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +44 (0)1273 678416, +44 (0)1273 876787

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  Inside Campus

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  Sports And Fitness Center

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  Library

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  Students Accommodation

Campus Tour

Facilities

• Library: The study facilities provide the perfect environment for you to study, conduct research and develop academic and professional skills.
• Laboratory: The Lab is supported by the specialist Research Technician and has a wide range of equipment available to Sussex faculty and doctoral students working in the Digital Humanities.
• Accommodation: The housing options are designed to suit your lifestyle and support your wellbeing, so you can start to settle in from day one.
• Hospital: They have an?on-campus NHS health centre. You must live on campus or within the Brighton and Hove catchment area to be eligible to register.
• Sports: Sussexsport is the University’s sports service. They manage the two on-campus gyms, group fitness classes and courses, sports halls, tennis courts and pitches - with a selection of great value memberships for University of Sussex students. 

Accreditations

• AMBA-BGA 
• EQUIS
• Association of Chartered and Chartered Accountants (ACCA). 

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Michael Luck

  Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost Michael joined the University of Sussex in September 2023 following a period as founding Director of King's College London’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Director of the UKRI Centre for... read more

  Doctoral Training in Safe and Trusted Artificial Intelligence. As Professor of Computer Science at King’s, he previously held the position of Executive Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, and prior to that Head of the Department of Informatics. Before joining King’s he was Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, and Lecturer at the University of Warwick.
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  Dr Giorgia Baldi

  Assistant Professor Giorgia joined the University of Sussex as a Lecturer in Law in 2017. Between 2013-17 she worked at Birkbeck, University of London, School of Law, as Associate Lecturer, teaching a variety of law rela... read more

  ted modules. Previously, she has worked for several years in the field of International Cooperation and Development, playing leading roles in women’s rights related programmes in the Middle East (2004-2011).
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  Prof Aleks Szczerbiak

  Professor Aleks Szczerbiak is Professor of Politics. He graduated from the University of Sheffield and, following a few years spent working as a political researcher and consultant, returned to take a Masters d... read more

  egree at Birkbeck College, University of London and PhD at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. He started lecturing at Sussex in 1998, was Co-Director of the Sussex European Institute (SEI) from 2006-14, and has been Head of the Department of Politics since 2022.
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  Fulya Acikgoz

  Assistant Professor Fulya Acikgoz is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School, UK. She received her PhD from the University of Bristol, UK. Her research spans a wide range of topics... read more

  , with a particular focus on technology marketing and innovation management in various contexts.
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  Dr David Davies

  Assistant Professor

  Dr. David Davies is a teaching fellow in sociology. David holds an LLB and LLM from the University of Essex (2005) and was awarded a PhD from the University of Sussex (2019).

Notable Alumni

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  Billy Idol Singer-songwriter
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  Burna Boy Musician
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  Kemi Badenoch Politician
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  Thabo Mbeki Politician

History

On 16 August 1961, the University of Sussex received its Royal Charter. This was a historic moment, not just for Sussex, but for higher education in the UK. They were the first of seven new universities established after the Second World War and they had the freedom to offer a new type of learning.