University of Sussex International Study Centre

The University of Sussex

A world renowned centre of excellence

The University of Sussex is a leading UK university. It is also part of the international academic community, with worldwide links in teaching and research and with business and industry. At Sussex you will have the opportunity to study in a major research university, in a cosmopolitan, multicultural atmosphere.

A top-ranked university

The University of Sussex has been ranked 17th in the UK, 43rd in Europe and 105th in the world by The Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings October 2006 - independent proof of outstanding credentials.

Research-led expertise

In the most recent assessment of the standards of research in UK universities, the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) of 2001, over 90 per cent of Sussex academic staff and 100 per cent of subject areas were judged to be of national or international excellence. Sussex has counted three Nobel Prize winners, 12 fellows of the Royal Society, six fellows of the British Academy and a winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize on our faculty. This quality of research is reflected in the high level of funding Sussex attracts from industry, research organisations and government agencies.

Teaching by experts

As a future undergraduate student, choosing a research-led university such as Sussex has huge advantages in the teaching you receive. Who better to teach you than experts working at the forefront of their field? Not only do they know their subject, they actually create the knowledge that moves their subject forward. Degree programme students have the opportunity to participate directly in groundbreaking research work, with science and engineering students joining a faculty research project in their final year.

Building vital skills for your future

Whatever your subject at Sussex, you will acquire a range of skills based on sound research principles. You will learn to identify challenging questions and to solve difficult problems. This will prove invaluable in a job market that increasingly values the intellectual abilities that are nurtured at a research-led university. A degree from Sussex will give you the edge.

International atmosphere

The University of Sussex attracts many staff and students from all over the world. Of the 10,500 students at Sussex, around a quarter are international. Researchers and students from 120 countries contribute enormously to the life and culture of the University.

Ideal for international students

The University of Sussex has a superb location. The lively campus with its shops, entertainment and restaurants nestles on the edge of the Sussex countryside in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yet it is also only eight minutes by train from Brighton, the UK's most exciting seaside city. Just an hour from London and close to two major international airports, the University is a perfect location for international students.

The University of Sussex

• Outstanding worldwide academic reputation
• Ranked 17th in UK*
• Ranked 43rd in Europe*
• Ranked 105th in the World*
• 10,500 students
• 30 minutes by train from Gatwick Airport
• 60 minutes by train from Central London
• Beautiful campus only eight minutes from Brighton by train
• Campus includes shops, entertainment and restaurants
• Academic staff from over 50 countries
• Students from over 120 countries

* The Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings October 2005

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