Japan

Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country/japan Parent: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/junior-year-abroad-english

Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.

Welcome!/ようこそ!

A very warm welcome to the University of Sussex – one of the most popular universities for Japanese students in the UK.

Find out some of the key information about us below.

Student testimonials
Application information
Study International Development Studies at Sussex
Life at Sussex
Clubs and societies
Alumni and careers
Get in touch
Events

Student testimonials

Read about the experiences of two Japanese Sussex students.

[##### Natsumi’s story

Discover why Natsumi chose Sussex and how her Anthropology course has shaped her future career ambitions.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country/japan/natsumi-experience)

[##### Tomoki’s story

Find out why Tomoki, an IDS student, chose Sussex, and the diverse student community he encountered during his studies.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country/japan/tomoki-experience)

1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2025)
16th in the UK for Employment Outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Top 50 University for work experience (RateMyPlacement Awards 2025-2026)
Award winning Careers and Entrepreneurship Team (National Enterprise Educators Award)

Application information

Undergraduate entry requirements

Entry requirements for Japanese students depend on the course you’d like to study.

Find out your requirements on our undergraduate course pages or in the search box below.

Ask us a question if you have any queries.

# Find your course

I want to study… - Postgraduate entry requirements

Masters and PhD entry requirements depend on the course you’d like to study.

Visit our Masters and PhD course pages for full details or send us a message if you have a question. - English language requirements

Find out our English language requirements and what qualifications we accept on our undergraduate, Masters and PhD course pages.

Read more about English language requirements for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses. - Fees and scholarship information

See our tuition fees for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.

Browse our range of competitive loans and scholarships for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students. - How to apply

Undergraduate students can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit our step-by-step guide with a link to the UCAS application system.

Masters and PhD students can apply using our postgraduate application system. Apply for a Masters or a PhD.

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Junior Year Abroad (JYA)

If you are a university student from Japan, you can spend a year or term at Sussex as part of our Study Abroad programme.

You study academic and/or English language courses, and for some programmes, you receive credits that you may be able to transfer to your university.

Study International Development Studies at Sussex

The University of Sussex uniquely teaches International Development across five different places.

The consistent top world ranking position (QS WUR) in Development Studies applies to relevant postgraduate courses in each of the following:

Find out more information on one of our Development Studies Weeks. Leading academics, alumni and current students (including many from Japan) provide an insight into Development Studies at Sussex and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).

Learn more about studying undergraduate International Relations and International Development from our former undergraduate student from Japan, Naomi Kawamoto.

Find out about one of the most popular courses for Japanese students, the MA International Education and Development, from former student Kentaro Fukuchi and how it helped him with his top career at JICA.

Life at Sussex

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.

## What’s on campus

## Discover the city of Brighton

Support for international students

Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide:

advice on immigration and applying for your visa
support with finding accommodation
welfare support
help to improve your English language and writing skills.
guidance with searching for part-time jobs
recognition of your extra-curricular and voluntary achievements.

Find out more about support

Spirit of Sussex Award

The Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:

feel involved with life at Sussex
make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.

Discover more about the scheme.

Our location

Sussex is renowned for its location next to the South Downs National Park and its close proximity to Brighton.

We’re home to a beautiful campus next to a national park, convenient and close to the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and only an hour away from London
Brighton was ranked the most hipster city in the world (Movehub 2020), based on the number of record shops, vintage boutiques, vegan restaurants and coffee shops
Brighton is regarded as one of the most progressive cities in the UK, with a number of NGOs, charities and grassroots organisations based in Brighton. This makes it an ideal place to be located if you are planning to study within the field of development studies.

Food and culture

Brighton has many Asian restaurants and supermarkets, including Fortune Oriental Supermarket.

You can also buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and food markets in Brighton.

Clubs and societies

Japan Society

The highly active Japan Society acts as a home away from home for Japanese students whilst welcoming students from all over the world who have an interest in Japanese culture. They organise film nights, sushi nights, cultural exchanges and more.

Find out more about the society.

Other societies

Choose from more than 200 societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:

the Buddy Scheme, which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.

Brighton is a city with a beautiful sea, cheerful people and a brilliant atmosphere.” Masataka Mori\ International Development BA

Alumni and careers

A degree from Sussex is internationally recognised and our Japanese alumni have gone on to do incredible things. Japanese graduates have taken up exciting roles at:

JICA
UNDP
ILO
IOM
Asian Development Bank
Embassies
UNHCR
UNICEF

Alumni network

We also have an alumni network based in Japan who can discuss with you their experiences of studying at Sussex. Find out more.

A meet up of the University of Sussex Japanese Alumni Association in Japan.

Offer holders meeting alumni in Tokyo January 2024.

Our Japanese Alumni Association (USAAJ) provide a student support network and organise activities such as:

member dinners and parties, often with university staff
British Council and Foreign and Commonwealth Office events
academic seminars
counselling prospective students at education exhibitions
briefing new students before they go to the UK.

Email James, our International Officer for Japan, at j.i.minhas@sussex.ac.uk to contact the association.

Alumni stories

Read about the experiences of four of our Japanese alumni, who have gone on to work for organisations as esteemed as the United Nations and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Get in touch

Talk to James

James Minhas is our International Officer for Japan based on campus.

Having graduated from Sussex and worked with international students for several years, James is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: j.i.minhas@sussex.ac.uk\ Telephone: +44 (0)1273 872894**

Book a one-to-one meeting with James via Zoom.

Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.

Ask a question.

Find a representative in Japan

- Sussex's dedicated Japan Country Officer, Takuto Oba, based in BEO's office in Tokyo

Sussex is represented by professional agencies in Japan.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.

See our list of agents in Tokyo and Osaka.

Tokyo

[BEO](https://beo.jp/)Email: [study@beo.jp](mailto:study@beo.jp)Address: Okada Bldg. 4F, 1-19-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002

Talk to our dedicated Japan Country officer, Takuto, about studying at Sussex: T.Oba@sussex.ac.uk

[StudyIn](http://www.ukeducation.jp/)Email: [tokyo@ukeducation.jp](mailto:tokyo@ukeducation.jp)Address: Takagi Building 3F, Kamiosaki 2−15−14, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo-to, 141-0021, Japan

IAE Japan \ Email: info@iaeglobal.net\ Address: 8F Humax Ebisu Building, 1-1-1 Ebisuminami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022 Japan - Osaka

BEO\ Email: [osaka@beo.jp](mailto:osaka@beo.jp)Tel: 06-4256-7161Address: Kyoei Building 2F, Room 210-C, 2-8-11 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City

[StudyIn](http://www.studyin-uk.com/)Email: [osaka@ukeducation.jp](mailto:osaka@ukeducation.jp)Address: 2F Nissei Building East, 2-2-13 Shibata, Kita-Ku, Osaka, 530-0012

Partnerships

We work with universities in Japan on staff and student exchange and joint research programmes. Our partner universities include:

Events

Meet International Officer for Japan, James Minhas at exbitions in Japan in October and March each year. See the representatives BEO and StudyIn for further details.