University of Sussex is located near the city of Brighton in the south of England. It is considered one of the UK’s “new wave” universities, having been established in 1960. The university is known for its significant ethnic and cultural diversity and is also regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, surrounded by green spaces and featuring award-winning architecture designed by Scottish artist Sir Basil Spence. 

The University offers over 12 academic departments, and international students can enter the university through the Pathway programme in partnership with Study Group, which provides preparatory courses such as Foundation, International Year One, and Pre-Masters. These programmes help international students develop the academic skills needed before progressing to undergraduate and postgraduate studies. 

The university is also renowned for its research, with over 75% of research being rated as World-Leading or Internationally Excellent, particularly in fields such as History, English, Geography, and Psychology. 

Location

University of Sussex’s campus is just 9 minutes by train from the city center of Brighton. Brighton is often referred to as one of England’s gems by Lonely Planet. The city is vibrant and full of fun, known as “London by the Sea” because, in addition to its beautiful coastline, it has a lively nightlife and is of historical significance with many art events. Each year, Brighton hosts the Brighton Festival, one of the UK’s most renowned art festivals. The university is also conveniently located, not far from London and major international airports like Gatwick and Heathrow. 

University of Sussex Rankings

• No.1 in world for Development Studies by QS World University Rankings 2024
• No.38 in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
• No.47 in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2025 
• No.68 in the UK by The Guardian University Rankings 2025
• No.1 in the UK for citation in both History and Physics and Astronomy by QS World University Ranking by subjects 2025 
• No.3 in the UK for citations in Environmental Sciences by QS World University Ranking by subjects 2025 
• No.5 in the UK for citations in both Anthropology and Development Studies by QS World University Ranking by subjects 2025 
• No.8 in the UK for Sustainability by QS World University Ranking 2025 
• No.9 in the UK for International Faculty by QS World University Rankings 2025 
• No.14 in the UK for Citations per Faculty by QS World University Rankings 2025 
• No.16 in the UK for Employment Outcomes by QS World University Rankings 2025

Popular Courses at University of Sussex

• Anthropology 
• Business and Management  
• Economics 
• Development 
• Social Sciences  
• Psychology 
• Law