Founded in 1961, the University of Sussex is located in Brighton on England’s south coast. For over 60 years, the purpose of Sussex courses, research, culture and campuses has been to inspire, inspire and challenge. From scientific discoveries to international politics, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and leads. And today, in every segment of society and around the world, you can find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

About 18,000 students from over 100 countries are currently enrolled at the University of Sussex. Ranked 151st in the world by Times Higher Education, Sussex is home to many disciplines that rank among the top 100 in the world, including business, economics and social sciences. The University of Sussex is ranked 1st in the world for development studies in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Research is Sussex’s core strength, and the university’s staff includes his three Nobel Laureates, twelve British Academy Fellows and one prestigious Crafoord Prize winner. Times Higher Education ranked the University of Sussex 27th among all UK institutions for both ‘research performance’ and ‘market share’, based on an analysis of REF 2021 results.