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The University of Sussex is a place where research inspires teaching on all its courses. Students are empowered to play to their strengths and follow their passions. Sussex’s teaching and research lead to pioneering changes for people and the environment, shaping a better future for the world. Sussex offers a welcoming, beautiful, and friendly campus environment with all the support and opportunities that students need to succeed.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate72%Postgraduate28%
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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UK71%International25%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
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 2026
Overall ranking
43rd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000642 64%43rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 215132 62%55th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 77%91st
1 -
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 37571857 49%70th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164870 40%33rd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.715.570th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.8 92%43rd
12 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10071.0 71%88th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10071.3 71%103rd
25
Subject League Tables 2026
- 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
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Overall ranking
36th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10085.0 85%36th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233125 53%41st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%78th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.23 81%22nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.4 95%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%40th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Sussex provides students with a high-quality education in an inclusive and friendly environment. The university celebrates individuality, feeds imaginations, and encourages students not to be constrained by what others define as impossible. TEF silver-rated teaching draws on internationally recognised research, ensuring an inspiring academic experience. Sussex’s green campus provides an idyllic location, with miles of coastline. Brighton, the South Downs and the Seven Sisters are on the doorstep, and it is within easy reach of the bright lights of London.
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. Sussex students have opportunities to build relationships and gain experience inside and outside of their studies. This helps them develop the skills and expertise required to get them where they want to go. Students work with employers on business challenges as part of their degree, and over 85% 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.
Sussex offers a diverse range of accommodation options tailored to students’ needs, preferences, and budgets. There is plenty of accommodation available, and students can live on the beautiful single-site campus, providing easy access to all facilities. There is easy access to transport on and off campus, enabling students to access Brighton’s shops, amenities, and services to London. All accommodation is self-catered with shared kitchens. About 70% of study bedrooms come with their own bathroom. With 24-hour security, accessible rooms, on-site laundry facilities, and reliable Wi-Fi, students can benefit from both comfort and practicality.