University Of Sussex, Brighton Courses, Fees, Ranking, & Admission Criteria

Why Study at University of Sussex?

Programs: International students can choose from a variety of 500 programs offered by University of Sussex. The MBA program is one of the most coveted course offered by the university. The university has produced 3 Nobel Prize winners by offering top-notch programs across a plethora of disciplines.
Acceptance Rate: University of Sussex has an acceptance rate of 83%, displaying a lightly selective admission policy.
Admission Requirements: The university shows an extremely generous admission procedure by welcoming students from 165 countries. Nearly 6,000 international students contribute to the cultural diversity of the university campus.
Application Deadline: The university accepts applications for Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. The application deadline for the undergraduate programs is January 26, 2022.
Cost of Attendance: On an average, prospective students can make an estimated budget of 18,500 GBP (~18.48 lakh INR) per annum for tuition.
Work While study: Students are allowed to work only for 20 hours a week during regular classes and full-time during vacations. Students pursuing courses below degree level are allowed to work up to 10 hours a week.
Hostel: The university ensures residential facilities for the students through 9 campus housing options. The price of the self catered En-suites at Sussex reaches up to 172.75 GBP (~17,253) per week.
Scholarships: University of Sussex offers unlimited number of scholarships to the international students. Sussex India Scholarship is a dedicated scholarship for the Indian students ofering 3,000 GBP (~3 lakh INR) as tuition fee reduction.
Placements: Reports show that Sussex graduates are mostly employed in the industries including Human health and social work, professional, scientific and technical activities, and Information & communication. After graduation, Sussex students earn average salaries of up to 85,000 GBP per annum.

Highlights

University Type	Public
Campus Setting	Urban
Establishment	1960
International Students	24%
Post Graduation Employment Rate	94%
Mode of Program	Full time; Distance Learning
Academic Calendar	Semester Based
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19)	15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students)
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19)	15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students)
Website	University of Sussex

University of Sussex Rankings

The latest rankings of the University of Sussex in 2021 are as follows:

Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings

20th out of 101 UK Universities in 2021
160th in World University Rankings 2021
176-200th in World Reputation Rankings 2020
30th in European Teaching Rankings 2019

QS World University Rankings

#246 in QS Global World Ranking 2021
#1 in Development Studies in the world in 2020
#301-500 in Graduate Employability Ranking 2020

U.S. News and World Report 2021

#152 in Best Global Universities
#57 in Best Global Universities in Europe
#18 in Best Global Universities in the UK

The Guardian 2021 Rankings

Ranked 59th in the UK

Complete University Guide (CUG) 2021

Ranked 40th in the UK.

University of Sussex Campus

Sussex only campus is located in Falmer, Brighton, UK near major international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow.
The campus is surrounded by the South Downs National Park and thus a place with green open spaces.
Library, Restaurants and Cafes, Banking and ATM, Health Centers, Child Care facilities, Launderette Conferences, Pharmacy, Dentists and many more campus facilities are available.
Sports Centre (SC) and the Falmer Sports Complex (FSC) are equipped with impressive sports facilities.
With more than 300 student-led societies and clubs and 42 sports teams, Sussex has a plethora of opportunities for its students to engage.
The university has a library that was founded and commissioned in 1964 by Queen Elizabeth II and the library houses a research support center as well as a research hub for research staff and Ph.D. students.

University of Sussex Residence

There are ten Residence Halls available at the university for students –five En suite and five shared bathrooms options.
Room furniture includes bed, mattress (not beddings), wardrobe, mirror, blinds, drawers, chair, desk, shelves, and lamp desk.
Amenities include laundry, social room, fridge, microwave, common areas, security services, Wi-Fi, etc.
Special accommodations are provided for disabled or physically challenged students

University of Sussex Programs

It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across 500 fields of study.
There are 23 PGCE programs available at the masters level and three placement and sandwich degrees.
There are several 100% online masters programs taught at Sussex.
Offered at Sussex is an AMBA-accredited full-time and part-time MBA program.
There are up to ten foundation programs offered at the undergraduate level at the university. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements can complete these programs and then apply for the degree programs.

University of Sussex Application Process

Applicants can apply for the University of Sussex programs by January 15 (October 15 for Medicine) for undergraduate admissions and graduate admission deadlines vary with the programs.

Application Portal:
- Undergraduate: UCAS application process
- Graduate: Sussex graduate online application
Application fee:
- Undergraduate: 20-25 GBP
- Graduate: NA
Admission Requirements:
- Undergraduate: A-levels, IB or any high school equivalent, personal statement, work experience (if available), letter of reference, proof of English language proficiency, academic transcripts, and specific program requirements.
- Postgraduate: Bachelor or masters degree or its equivalent, personal statement, CV (if required), proof of English language proficiency, GMAT (if available), interviews (if required), research proposal (if applicable), work experience (if applicable), transcripts, and specific program requirements.
Supporting Documents: Immigration documents such as Passport and Bank Statements, Birth Certificate, Health Certificate etc.
English Language Proficiency Scores for Standard courses:
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 88
- PTE: 62
- Duolingo: 115

University of Sussex Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:

Expenses	Amount per annum (GBP)
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19)	Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450
Master’s Tuition (2018-19)	Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200
Accommodation (On - Campus)	4,940 - 8,340
Accommodation (Off-Campus)	5616 - 7284
Books and supplies	1,144
Food	2,340 - 2,604
Laundry	360
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous	500 - 3,000

University of Sussex Financial Aid for International Students

The University of Sussex offers a number of scholarships, for both international and domestic students. Here are some of the scholarships offered to students by the university:

Name of Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Value of Award
Sussex India Scholarship	For students in master’s degree programs in business related subjects	3,000 GBP
Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship	Available for business and computer streams	5,000 GBP
Sports Scholarship Scheme	Merit-based scholarship available to undergraduate students	1,250 GBP
Sussex Graduate Scholarship	Available to students enrolled in business or computer programs	3,000 GBP
Stuart Hall Scholarship	Merit-based scholarship in the computer stream	5,000 GBP

University of Sussex Alumni

The University of Sussex is a proud alma mater of 3 Nobel Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British Academy, and a prestigious Crafoord Prize winner. It has a network of 1,70,000 alumni all over the world.
Alumni benefits include services from the career center, access to networking events, and postgraduate fee discounts.
Some of the notable alumni include:
- Hilary Benin –Politician and Former Shadow Foreign Secretary
- Ian McEwan -Novelist and Screenwriter
- Festus Mogae –Former President of Botswana
- Thabo Mbeki –Former President of South Africa

University of Sussex Placements

CareerHub is the university’s online job search portal that helps students to find placement and internship vacancies. Some of the companies recruiting graduates from the University of Sussex are EY, Ola UK, American Express, UN World Food Programme, BBC, Ford, Deloitte, Jaguar, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays, etc.

According to Emolument, LLM graduates of the University of Sussex earn an average salary of 92,316 GBP (114,000 USD) per year. The starting salary of the university’s graduates is 70,452 GBP (43,000 USD). Graduates of the university in the financial services are highest paid with a salary around 62,883 GBP (87,000 USD) per year.

FAQs

Ques. Will there be changes to the way I apply due to coronavirus?

Ans. No, there are no changes to how you apply. If you are applying for an undergraduate degree then you will apply via UCAS. To apply for postgraduate courses, apply directly through the University’s postgraduate application system.

Ques. What will teaching be like in September 2021?

Ans. In September 2021, University of Sussex hopes that most teaching will be delivered in-person on campus.

Ques. What is the entry criteria for applicants from India?

Ans. Applicants from India must have 70-80% in class 12 for admission to undergraduate programs and completed bachelor’s degree with 55-70% for admission to graduate programs.

Ques. I am a student from India. Can I get a scholarship at the University of Sussex?

Ans. Yes. The university offers Sussex India Scholarship to new postgraduate students from India who have been accepted to a master’s degree program. The value of this scholarship is 3,000 GBP which is offered as tuition fee reduction.

Ques. Does University of Sussex offer catered or self-catered accommodation?

Ans. University of Sussex offers self-catered accommodation through 9 campus housing options.

Ques. Can I work part-time?

Ans. Yes. Students can work part-time as there is ample of work available because the campus is close to Brighton and Hove. The UK has a fixed national minimum wage i.e. 8.72 GBP per hour for adults above 25 years; 8.20 GBP per hour for those aged 21 to 24 and 6.45 GBP per hour for those aged between 18 and 20.