India
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Learn how to apply and discover more about life whilst studying at the University of Sussex as an Indian student.
- 93% of postgraduate Sussex alumni from India are in graduate-level jobs or further study within 15 months of graduation (Most recent HESA data 2018-2022)
- 16th in the UK for Employment Outcomes (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Top 50 University for work experience (RateMyPlacement Awards 2025-2026)
- WinnerNational Enterprise Educators Award (Careers and Entrepreneurship Team)\ National Enterprise Educators Award
Employability and Placements
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship support includes:
- the award-winning Sussex Career Lab which boasts a menu of work experience opportunities
- 1:1 support with careers consultants
- skills development workshops
- advice from professionals and alumni in your sector
- careers fairs, industry insight visits and other employer events
- opportunities to participate in our entrepreneurship programme, plus access to specialist guidance and advice about how to launch your own business.
Watch testimonials from South Asian students
View our series of short films showcasing why students from South Asia chose the University of Sussex.
Alumni
My time studying at Sussex was a rich and stimulating intellectual experience that had a formative influence on me” Noel Tata\ Doctor of Laws\ Pictured above with our Vice Chancellor
Our graduates work with global brands, startups, governments and non-profits, shaping traditional and emerging sectors. Recent employers include:
- LEGO
- Capgemini
- Rolls-Royce
- United Nations
- Knepp Rewilding Project
- J.P. Morgan
- Microsoft
- Francis Crick Institute
- Samsung
- Kew Gardens
- Shakespeare’s Globe
- American Express
- Refugee Rights Association
Employability and Alumni Brochure
Download and find out more about our Indian Sussex Alumni.
Fees and scholarships
See our tuition fees for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
Sussex offers a range of competitive loans and scholarships for undergraduates, Masters and PhD students.
Sussex India Scholarship and scholarships offered by the University
The University offers a tuition fee reduction for new postgraduate students who have Indian nationality and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
Indian students are also eligible for awards from schools and to apply for the Chancellors International Scholarship.
Find out more about scholarships available.
Application information
Entry requirements for Indian 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. - How to apply
Undergraduate students can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit our 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.
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.
“Brighton is filled with musicians, food lovers and travel enthusiasts. No matter where you’re from or what hobbies you have, there’ll be something for you.” EISHA ROY\ Development Studies MA
## Living in 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.
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.
Safety on Campus
We offer a safe campus community for our students, supported by our 24/7 on-site security team, who are contactable 24-hours a day if you have any concerns. The Security Centre is equipped 24/7 to respond to emergency situations and includes CCTV and other crime prevention equipment. Find out more about our campus safety.
Food and culture
Brighton has many Indian restaurants and international supermarkets which sell Indian products, such as Taj.
You can also buy international products from our on-campus market or from food markets in Brighton.
Clubs and societies
South Asian Students’ Society
The popular South Asian Students’ Society acts as a home away from home for Indian students studying at Sussex, organising a range of events incredible Holi and Diwali celebrations each year.
Other societies
Choose from more than 200 societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:
- the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities
- the Hindu Society
- the Islamic Society
- the Tamil Society.
You can also join a sports club, with over 40 to choose from, including cricket, tennis and hockey.
Get in touch
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Contact a Sussex representative in India
Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in India.
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 representatives in India.