Facts and figures

The University of Sussex is a leading higher education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in 1961.

Innovative research and scholarship

Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Over 75% of research activity at Sussex is categorised as world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in terms of originality, significance and rigour.

Individual highlights of the REF 2014 results include:

Overall, the University was placed 36th (of multi-disciplinary institutions) by grade point average (GPA).

Teaching and learning

The University of Sussex has more than 15,000 students, of which over a third are postgraduates.

Creative thinking, diversity in our teaching, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education.

Our goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes informed by current research, attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and which deliver skills for life.

Our staff

Sussex has developed a reputation for innovation and inspiration, and attracts leading thinkers and researchers.

We have more than 2,100 staff, including around 1,000 teaching and research staff, of which over 300 are research-only.

We have had three Nobel Prize winners, 12 Fellows of the British Academy and a winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize on our staff.

International Sussex

From its foundation, Sussex has had an international perspective to its academic activities and its outlook.

We attract staff and students from more than 100 countries to our campus, and nearly a third of staff come from outside the UK.

Our research tackles major world issues with leading areas of expertise such as climate change and development studies.

We have extensive links with institutions worldwide, such as Peking University, National Taiwan University and the Harvard-Sussex programme.

Rankings

We are ranked in the top 20* in UK league tables and over 75% of our research activity is categorised as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014).

• 20th in the UK^* (The Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2018)
• 20th in the UK^* (The Guardian University league tables 2018)
• 25th in the UK^* (The Complete University Guide (CUG) 2019)
• 27th in the UK^* (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018)

World rankings

• 147th in the world (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018–19)

• In the (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018–19), we have been:
• Ranked 50th in the world for Business and Economics
• Ranked 39th in the world for Media and Communications, International Relations, Development Studies, Geography and Politics
• Ranked 53rd in the world for Law

• In the (QS World Rankings 2017, we have been):
• - Rated number one in the world for Development Studies
• - Highly rated for research

Graduate prospect rankings

• 3rd for graduate prospects: The Guardian University league tables 2018.

UK rankings

In the The Times Higher Education University Rankings 2018–19, we have been:

• Ranked 6th in the UK for Business and Economics
• Ranked 7th in the UK for Media and Communications, Anthropology, International Relations, International Development, Geography and Politics.
• Ranked 13th in the UK for Law.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Over 75% of research activity at Sussex is categorised as world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in terms of originality, significance and rigour.

Individual highlights of the REF 2014 results include:

• Sussex History was the highest rated History submission in the UK for the quality of its research outputs.
• 84% of the University’s research impact in Psychology was rated as the top possible grade, 4^*
• Sussex Geography had the most 4^*-rated research impact of any Geography submission across the UK.

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What's on campus

A healthy social life is a massive part of being a student. Home to great facilities in a stunning location, our campus is designed to help you make the most of your time here.

Nine minutes from Brighton, an hour from London and nestled in the stunning South Downs National Park, our beautiful single-site campus exudes a unique combination of tranquillity and energy.

Sport

Attend a fitness class, play sports including football, cricket and squash, or join a sports society.

With two sports centres on campus, you have access to facilities including fitness rooms, sports halls, squash courts and outdoor pitches and a range of group exercise classes.

And whether you’re a beginner or a sports fanatic, you benefit from discounted student membership deals.

Societies and events

Choose from over 230 clubs, societies and sports teams, all supported by the Student's Union

These include dance societies, academic societies and even a ukulele society. There’s also an award-winning TV station.

You can get involved in a number of events run by the Student's Union, including Fresher's Week and One World Sussex, which celebrates the diversity of our campus community.

International community

There are over 140 nationalities studying at Sussex and a third of our students come from outside the UK, which means there are lots of chances to meet people from all over the world.

We have several international events on campus, from our One World Sussex week to watching the Super Bowl at one of our bars.

You can also buy international food from our cafés, shops and food stalls, including Street Diner, a weekly street food market.

And with our Language Cafe , Buddy Scheme and student societies, you can explore new cultures and meet others who share your interests.

South Downs National Park

Step off campus and explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs National Park, which surrounds the campus.

It's the perfect place for walking and cycling.

Faith and spirituality

Benefit from a variety of religious student societies and places to practice your faith on campus and in Brighton.

The Meeting House is an on-campus chaplaincy, which caters for a range of denominations, and we also have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility.
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life/campus

How to get to our campus

With the South Downs on our doorstep, we're well-served by train, bus and road while cycling is also popular. We are nine minutes from Brighton, an hour from London and 30 minutes away from an international airport. Find out how to get to our campus.

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