Egypt
Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/information-by-country/egypt Parent: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/masters-scholarships/view/1886-Sussex-Egypt-Scholarship-Masters
Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.
Welcome!/!أهلا بك
Sussex has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Egyptian students.
We have many Egyptian students currently studying at the University and a highly active Islamic society.
Brighton is to London what Alexandria is to Cairo – a vibrant beachside city, full of culture and history.
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A few of our students talking a walk through campus.
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Application information
Entry requirements for Egyptian 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.
#### Sussex Egypt Scholarship
The University offers a tuition fee reduction for new postgraduate students who have Egyptian nationality and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
Find out more on our scholarships pages. - 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.
University preparation courses
Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
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.
## 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.
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.
Food and culture
You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and food markets in Brighton, and halal meats from Taj The Grocer.
There are also halal restaurants in the city, ranging from Moroccan to Lebanese.
Football
Sussex campus is just a 10 minute walk away from the home of Brighton and Hove Albion, an established Premier League football club that hosts games featuring some of the biggest teams in the world.
Visit the Brighton and Hove Albion website for more details.
an aerial view of campus next to Brighton and Hove Albion’s AMEX Stadium
Religion
We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there is a coptic church and three mosques in Brighton.
Email the Islamic Society at isoc@ussu.sussex.ac.uk if you are going to bring your children and you want to enrol them in a school that teaches Arabic.
Clubs and 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.
Societies are a fantastic way of trying new experiences and making new friends. Browse the gallery for a taste of what’s on offer.
The Dog Walking Society frequently take trips across the local countryside (pictured before social distancing).
Sussex is home to 40 sports clubs, with many represented on a national level.
Holi, organised by the South Asian Students’ Society, is one of the most popular activities on campus each year.
The Politics Society regularly hosts debates with key political figures.
Sussex has a range of international societies. The Italian Society (pictured) go for trips to local Italian restaurants.
Sussex has several performance societies where you can learn and showcase your dance and theatre skills (Swing Dance Society pictured).
Several musical societies, including the Folk Music Society (pictured) operate on campus.
Islamic Society (Isoc)
The Islamic Society is one of Sussex’s most active societies, providing religious and social support services during your time at university.
The Islamic Society provides:
- free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
- Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
- breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.
Find out more about the society.
Ramadan in Brighton was an unforgettable experience. The free Iftar every day made me socialise more and make new friends.”AHMED KHAFAGA\ Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
Alumni
A degree from Sussex is internationally recognised and our Egyptian alumni have gone on to do incredible things.
We have a well-established alumni network based in Egypt who can chat to you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.
Get in touch
Talk to Khalid
Khalid Abbas is our Egypt expert based on campus.
Khalid is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Email: [K.H.Abbas@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:k.h.abbas@sussex.ac.uk)Tel: +44(0)7726 945 407Unibuddy:Khalid Abbas
Book a one-to-one appointment with Khalid via Zoom.
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Meet us in Egypt
Find out when our International Officers are visiting Egypt.
Find a representative in Egypt
Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in Egypt.
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.
Our representatives in Egypt are: