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About University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a university renowned for its quality, both in its academic standards and the research that it undertakes. Student experience is key, helping all students to enjoy a quality education that gives them the key employability skills they need to succeed in their future careers.

Maintaining a rank of 26^th in the UK and 151st globally (THE WUR 2024), Sussex stands out for its exceptional teaching and research. It proudly holds the number one spot worldwide for Development Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

With a culture that values and rewards excellent teaching, the university has produced three Nobel Prize winners and hosts prominent research centres, including the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU).

Sussex is home to a diverse community of students from over 140 countries – indeed, the university won the award for Student Diversity at the Global Student Satisfaction Awards (2021). Its GBP 2 million scholarship fund attracts talent from all over the world.

The Careers and Employability Centre offers dedicated support to enhance students' career prospects, with courses tailored to make sure students have the broad range of skills they need to enter even the most competitive job markets.

Students also benefit from work placements that help them acquire industry skills and build professional networks.

The university's campus, set within a national park, is equipped modern facilities for learning as well as vibrant social spaces. Continuous investment helps to ensure that the university always offers the best facilities, tools and amenities for students.

Conveniently located less than ten minutes by train from the lively coastal city of Brighton, Sussex provides easy access to all the shops, restaurants, nightlife and culture that students could need. London is also close by, and the international airport at Gatwick is in easy reach.

What’s new

New state-of-the-art-accommodation

The university has recently opened a new, state-of-the-art student village for incoming students.

The development includes modern townhouses and apartments, complete with communal spaces, bookable study areas and a range of other modern facilities, significantly increasing the amount and choice of student accommodation available to incoming students. Over 2,000 flats have now been completed, complimenting an existing network of housing options across campus.

The development is part of ³§³Ü²õ²õ±ð³æ’s ongoing commitment to guarantee all students accommodation and help ensure their student experience is as enjoyable as it can be. about how Sussex is growing its campus.

New Student Centre

³§³Ü²õ²õ±ð³æ’s acts as the heart of the student experience on campus. The new centre is the go-to place for students to access face-to-face information, advice and guidance services.

Facilities in the new Student Centre include flexible spaces for students to meet and collaborate, spaces for workshops and group work, rooms for confidential advice sessions and meetings, and an outdoor courtyard, as well as office space for staff who work directly with students.

A café also forms part of the development, as well as five new retail units near the front entrance.