University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton

  • #=246 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 18,077Total Students
  • 1,376Faculty
  • 5,611Int'l Students

About

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The University of Sussex is a research-intensive campus university near the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove, on the UK’s south coast. Make yourself at home by the sea and live in Brighton, one of the UK's most iconic cities. Brighton is only one hour from London and well connected to airports.

Sussex uses research-led teaching, a unique location and a strong sense of purpose to broaden its students’ perspectives. Choose from over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, taught by world-leading academics, and join our thriving student community.

Sussex has an excellent international...
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About

The University of Sussex is a research-intensive campus university near the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove, on the UK’s south coast. Make yourself at home by the sea and live in Brighton, one of the UK's most iconic cities. Brighton is only one hour from London and well connected to airports.

Sussex uses research-led teaching, a unique location and a strong sense of purpose to broaden its students’ perspectives. Choose from over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, taught by world-leading academics, and join our thriving student community.

Sussex has an excellent international...
Read more

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2014
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  • 2015
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  • 2016
    #=187
  • 2017
    #=187
  • 2018
    #228
  • 2019
    #227
  • 2020
    #246
  • 2021
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  • 2022
    #=226
  • 2023
    #=240
  • 2024
    #218
  • 2025
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Ranking criteria

41
Overall
22.6
Academic Reputation
56.8
Citations per Faculty
39.9
Employment Outcomes
10.4
Employer Reputation
15.5
Faculty Student Ratio
99.6
International Faculty Ratio
84.7
International Research Network
84.9
International Students Ratio
97.7
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
18,077

22%
78%

International students
5,611

39%
61%

Total faculty staff
1,376

789
587

Total students
18,077

22%
78%

International students
5,611

39%
61%

Total faculty staff
1,376

587
789
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

University of Sussex,

Sussex House, Falmer , Brighton , East Sussex , United Kingdom , BN1 9RH

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