# UK-based international students
**Source**: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country/uk
**Parent**: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country
Choose from over 500 degrees. Join a society. Explore Brighton and the UK. Our guide has the information you need to know about life as an international student in the UK, entry routes and how to apply.
## Come to an Open Day
[Book a place at an Open Day](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/visit-us/) to discover more about our courses, the campus, and Brighton & Hove.
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## Year 1 and year 2 entry
You can progress to a Sussex degree through routes such as studying an International Foundation Year or International Diploma at:
- [T](http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/)[he International Study Centre](http://isc.sussex.ac.uk/) International students can study an [International Foundation Year](https://isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year) or [International Year One](https://isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-year-one) preparation course. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an undergraduate degree.
- [Kaplan International College](https://www.kic.org.uk/pathways/)
- [INTO Study](http://www.intostudy.com/en-gb/)
- [Education First (EF)](http://www.ef.co.uk/aya/programmes/university-preparation/)
[Find out more about entry requirements through these study centres and colleges](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/international).
## Entry requirements
To find out what grades and qualifications we accept and our English language requirements:
- [search for the undergraduate, Masters or PhD degree](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/) you want to study
- go to the international requirements tab in the entry requirements section
- select your country from the drop down list.
### Fees and scholarships
If you want to study in the UK, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships:
[##### Undergraduate fees and scholarships](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-scholarships)
[##### Masters fees and scholarships](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/fees-and-scholarships)
[##### PhD fees and scholarships](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/fees-and-scholarships)
You can also [search for other sources of PhD funding by region or country](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/doctoral).
### Life at Sussex
[## What's on campus](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life/campus)
[## Brighton](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life/brighton)
[## International student support](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/international-student-support)
> Cosmopolitan, friendly and brimming with energy - this was my first impression of the University and the city.”camelia Mocanu\
> Neuroscience BSc
### Clubs, groups and societies
You can choose from more than 200 student-led societies, sports teams and groups at Sussex including:
- [International Students' Society](https://sussexstudent.com/activities/view/International-Students-Society)
- the [Buddy Scheme](http://www.buddyscheme.com/), which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
- the [Language Café](https://www.sussexstudent.com/events/language-cafe/), where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.
### Food
You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market, [food markets in Brighton](http://www.visitbrighton.com/food-and-drink/markets-and-events) and [international supermarkets in the city](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/visit-us/virtual-tour/list.html?g=7-35).
### Religion
On campus, there is a [multi-faith chaplaincy](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life/campus), Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility. There are also churches, mosques, and other world religion centres in Brighton & Hove.
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## Get in touch
### Talk to Kevin
Kevin McDonnell is our International Officer for UK-based international students.
Having worked with international students for several years, Kevin is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
**Email**: [k.mcdonnell@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:k.mcdonnell@sussex.ac.uk)\
**Unibuddy:** [Kevin McDonnell](https://api.unibuddy.co/og/university-of-sussex/buddies/staff/618d449edf79667a22080359)
[Book a one-to-one appointment with Kevin via Zoom](https://calendly.com/k-mcdonnell).
### Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
[Ask a question](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/access-to-education/ask-a-student).
### Talk to a Sussex representative in the UK
Our representatives can provide professional information and advice, and guide you through the admissions process.
- [Birmingham](#)
[UKEC\](http://www.ukec.com/)Office 507, 43 Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS\
0121 237 6017\
[birmingham@ukec.com](mailto:Birmingham@ukec.com)
- [Bournemouth](#)
[Eurostudies (Bournemouth) Limited\](http://eurostudies.co.uk)Contact: Edward Taylor\
+44 1202 313635\
[info@eurostudies.co.uk](mailto:info@eurostudies.co.uk)
- [Cardiff](#)
[UKEC](http://www.ukec.com/) \
Cardiff Brunel House, 25, 15th Floor, 2 Fitzalan Rd, Cardiff, CF240EB\
0292 032 9144\
[cardiff@ukec.com](mailto:Cardiff@ukec.com)
- [Edinburgh](#)
[UKEC\](http://www.ukec.com/)i2 Office, Exchange Place 2, 5 Semple Street, Edinburgh. United Kingdom. EH3 8BL\
0131 306 0110\
[edinburgh@ukec.com](mailto:Edinburgh@ukec.com)
- [Liverpool](#)
[UKEC\](http://www.ukec.com/)Office 630, 6th Floor, Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3PF.\
0151 244 5668, 0151 244 5573\
[liverpool@ukec.com](mailto:Liverpool@ukec.com)
- [London](#)
[SI-UK Education Council\](http://www.studyin-uk.com)3rd Floor, 211-213 Regent Street, London W1B 4NF\
+44 (0)20 7287 7040\
[info@studyin-uk.com](mailto:info@studyin-uk.com)
[UKEC\](http://www.ukec.com/)Evergreen House, 160 Euston Road, London NW1 2DX, UK\
0207 383 2000\
[london@ukec.com](mailto:London@ukec.com)
[Uniserv\](https://www.uniserveducation.com)Email: [info@uniserveducation.com\](mailto:info@uniserveducation.com)+44 7813 976 257
- [Manchester](#)
IEC Abroad Ltd\
+44 (0) 161 233 4295\
[admissions@iecabroad.com](mailto:admissions@iecabroad.com)
[SI-UK Education Council\](http://www.studyin-uk.com)9th Floor, Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester M1 6LT\
+44 (0)161 233 7989\
[manchester@studyin-uk.com](mailto:manchester@studyin-uk.com)
[UKEC\](http://www.ukec.com/)1st Floor St James Building, 89 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ\
0161 236 0660\
[manchester@ukec.com](mailto:manchester@ukec.com)
- [Newcastle](#)
[UKEC\](http://www.ukec.com/)Churchill House, 12 Mosley Street, Newcastle, NE1 1DE\
0191 230 6464\
[newcastle@ukec.com](mailto:Newcastle@ukec.com)
- [Oxford](#)
[Intake Education\](https://intake.education)53 Deene Close, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3LD\
+44 1295 816878\
[uk@intake.education](mailto:uk@intake.education)
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## You might also be interested in:
- [study options for international students](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/study-options)
- [how to apply to Sussex](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/apply)
- [fees and scholarships](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/money)
- [student accommodation](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/accommodation)
- [student life](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life)