International students
Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students
With degrees from a broad range of subjects to choose from, Sussex is the perfect place to find a course that allows you to follow your passion and shape your future.
- 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- =26th in the UK out of 109 UK Institutions (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
- 89%of our research is world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- 16thin the UK for Employment Outcomes out of 90 Higher Education Institutions (QS World University Rankings 2025)
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University preparation courses
Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
Find out more about our pre-sessional courses to help you improve your language and study skills.
Virtual tour
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
[## Information by country
Use our country guides to find out about studying at Sussex](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country)
[## Brighton
Find out more about our much-loved city by the sea\ ](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/brighton)
Sussex is not just a university, it’s a community where people from all corners of the world are welcomed with open arms.”\ Props Mehra\ Media Practice BA
Hear from our students
From the initial excitement of receiving an offer to study at Sussex, to discovering the creativity and vibrancy of the city of Brighton, our South Asian students provide an introduction to what Sussex means to them. View the full collection.
Talk to students
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to current Sussex students from around the world.
[## Study with us
Explore your study options as an international student](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/study-options)
[## Fees and funding
We have a range of scholarships and funding for international students](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding)
[## Meet us in your country
Talk to our International Officers at an event near you](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/international-events)
[## Support for international students
From visas to social events, our advisors are here to help.](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/international-student-support)
Before you arrive
English language courses
Before starting your course, you need to have acheived a certain level of English.
The University offers pre-sessional English courses for students applying to Sussex.
View information on these courses provided by the Department of Language Studies.
Support to develop your English Language skills is also available during your studies.
Applying for a Visa
You may need a Visa to study in Sussex:
- how to apply for a Student Route visa from outside the UK
- how to apply for a Student Route visa inside the UK
- how to get a short-term study visa.
See all visa information on the Student Hub.
Agent Partners
Agent partners (also known as agents or representatives) can help you with your application to Sussex and provide advice about living and studying in the UK.
Find out about Sussex’s relationship with agent partners, what you should consider when choosing someone to represent you, and how to provide feedback.
Ensure you have checked the British Council's Guide to Choosing an Education Agent.
Partner Zone
Are you an official partner for the University? Our Partner Zone features lots of useful resources and information.