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Study at the University of Sussex in Brighton to start your journey to an impactful career. With TEF Silver-rated teaching and a global outlook, you’ll gain advanced skills that will enable you to meet urgent challenges head-on. Sussex’s diverse, welcoming community and inspiring campus provide the support students need to thrive. Take an active role in shaping your future, building expertise that will contribute to society and the environment.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate75%Postgraduate25%
Study mode
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Full-time93%Part-time7%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK75%International22%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 44%Female 56%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
36th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000693 69%36th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208121 58%54th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%82nd
9 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.29 82%30th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.69 69%17th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922230 49%58th
12 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 25561034 40%21st
12 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.314.455th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.8 95%31st
12 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10067.9 68%95th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10070.6 71%96th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Overall ranking
36th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10083.2 83%36th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209113 54%40th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.21 80%48th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.23 81%22nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.1 95%15th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%55th
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Choosing to go to university is a big decision – especially in today’s fast-changing world. Where will you receive a high-quality education that will grow with you? What do you study to future-proof your career and prepare you for challenges that we can’t yet predict? At the University of Sussex, fresh thinking and a global outlook fuel the exceptional teaching it provides in a wide range of subjects. Sussex's world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.
Sussex graduates are securing careers in high tech industries, entertainment, and the arts, from global politics to community projects, in every part of society across the world. Students can build relationships and gain experience both within and outside of their studies. This helps them develop the skills and knowledge needed to reach their goals. Students work with employers on business challenges as part of their degree, and over 80% of students engage with work experience before their final year. Sussex’s award-winning Careers and Entrepreneurship team helps students develop skills to make them a real asset to employers or to start their own ventures.
All Sussex’s student accommodation is on the campus, with options for all budgets and needs. It's convenient and effortless to live on campus, with access to all campus amenities at any time of day. With plenty of accommodation available, you can live on campus for part or the whole of your degree. There is easy access to transport on and off campus, enabling students to access Brighton’s shops, nightlife, and services to London. All accommodation is self-catered with shared kitchens. Most rooms have en-suite bathrooms. In the past few years, Sussex has created lots of new residences on campus, including a new student village with a mixture of townhouses and flats.