The University of Sussex is a leading higher education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England, formed in 1961. Sussex is ranked number one in the world for Development Studies (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025) and is joint 26th out of 104 UK institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024.

Sussex performs highly in the social sciences and is ranked 39th in the world for Sociology (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025) and joint 30th in the UK for Best Universities for Law in the Times Higher Education Law rankings 2025.

The campus is nestled at the foot of the South Downs and contains an array of accommodation, modern study facilities and lively social venues. Sussex is less than a ten-minute train ride from the exciting coastal city of Brighton and just an hour away from London.

Creative thinking, pedagogic diversity, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education. Our goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes that are informed by current research, are attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and which deliver skills for life.

Sussex's research tackles major world issues. From climate change to digital transformations and Artificial Intelligence, academics share their expertise and support students to flourish in their studies and beyond.

Our faculties, Doctoral School and research groups form the academic heart of the University, driving forward academic development in research and teaching and fostering an interdisciplinary approach to study. Each faculty provides a stimulating and supportive environment in which you will flourish taught by staff at the forefront of their fields.

In the last few years, Sussex has invested in new campus residences and offer a wide range of on-campus accommodation options to suit all budgets. All accommodation options on campus are self-catered and have either en-suite or shared bathrooms.

If you apply for an undergraduate course which starts in September 2025, you are guaranteed University-managed accommodation if you select Sussex as your firm choice.

If you want to rent privately, Sussex has a dedicated Housing Services Team. They offer advice and guidance and can help you look for student houses and rooms.

More information about housing options can be found on the Sussex website here.

Off-campus information can be found at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/accommodation.

Our International Student Support team offer a dedicated advisory service to help you settle into UK life, as well as a programme of trips and social events to help you feel at home in Brighton. This includes guidance on the different types of visa and their conditions in relation to working in the UK.

Our International Student Advisers can answer your immigration questions and guide you through the visa application process. We also offer general support and advice on living in the UK. This includes: a meet and greet service at Heathrow and Gatwick airports during arrivals weekend in September; a coach service from Heathrow airport to campus which you can book in advance; events for international students as part of the University's induction programme; social events and day trips to places in the UK; international students information sessions.

Employability is at the heart of a Sussex education, and the University ranks 16th in the UK for Employment Outcomes in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Whether students are interested in following an established career path, or shaping emerging industries, there's support to explore, connect and flourish at Sussex and beyond.

The Careers and Entrepreneurship Team supports students to maximise their employment potential. The team can help students build confidence, find and prepare for placements, polish CVs and network with relevant industries. They'll help you develop skills to make you a real asset to employers -- or even to be your own boss through our Entrepreneurship programme.

The award-winning Sussex Career Lab (AGCAS Supporting Student/Graduate Employability Award 2024) offers a menu of work experience options, including internships and insight visits that help connect students with employers. We advertise over 3,000+ paid placements and internships each year, as well as offering over 1,000+ paid jobs on campus. After graduation, there's ongoing access to one-to-one careers coaching, employer events and exclusive vacancy listings, and graduates are invited to join Sussex Connect -- a digital community for networking with fellow alumni.

Sussex sport facilities are all located on campus at two sites: the Sport Centre and the Falmer Sports Complex. To use the facilities, gold, silver and bronze memberships are offered, all of which come with the ability to make online bookings. Alternatively, you can pay and play. We also offer coaching in tennis, squash and badminton along with an extensive drop-in group exercise and courses programme including yoga, dance, Pilates, trapeze, circuit training and aerobics. Find out more on the Sussex sport webpage here.

There are over 180 societies at Sussex, ranging from political views, the Arts, outdoor pursuits, gaming and many more- we even have a Dog Walking Society! Find out more on the Sussex clubs and societies page here.

Library: 207 computers.
Richmond: 110 computers.
Residences: 16 computers.
Other: 135 computers.

The Student Centre is the place to head for all your support needs. As well as being a modern and flexible space in which to study or hang out with friends, it brings together comprehensive services ranging from practical life skills training to visa advice.

A team of friendly and experienced Student Advisors help students access specialist services on and off campus. This includes disability support and a range of mental wellbeing services including counselling and Chaplaincy. They also hold weekly drop-in sessions for students to speak to an advisor, events and other activities throughout the year.

Take an online tour on the Sussex virtual tour webpage.