University of Sussex campus image
Public university

University of Sussex

Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
QS ranking
218
Acceptance rate
26%
Tuition fee
USD27,953/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Sussex is located in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Psychology (non-specific), Law, Management studies, Business studies and Politics. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 19,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    United Kingdom

  2. 2.

    -

  3. 3.

    -

  4. 4.

    -

  5. 5.

    -

Student gender

In this university

43%
57%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 415.5 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 17.7 mn

University website

https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Psychology (non-specific)

  2. 2.

    Law

  3. 3.

    Management studies

  4. 4.

    Business studies

  5. 5.

    Politics

Living abroad

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

33

Health support

In this university

445 : 1
445 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

445 : 1
445 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Arts

Number of national league teams

41

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

—

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

—

Golf

—

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

9

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,275
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
81 - 87%
Temperature
3°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
78 - 79%
Temperature
6°
18°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
79 - 80%
Temperature
12°
20°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
83 - 87%
Temperature
4°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

London Gatwick Airport

Distance between airport and university

48 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 17 - 39
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 hours
Cost
USD 9 - 14

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

601

Score

0.09