University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH
T: +44 (0)1273 606755
E: information@sussex.ac.uk
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/
About the University
The University of Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in August 1961. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, the University has become a leading teaching and research institution.
Innovative research and scholarship
Sussex is a leading research university, as reflected in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Over 90 per cent of Sussex research activity was rated as world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised, confirming the University among the leading 30 research universities in the UK, on a simple average across all scores. 18 subjects rank in the top 20 for research in the UK, across the arts, sciences and social sciences, with American studies ranked number 1 in the UK, Politics number 2, and Art history number 3.
Teaching and learning
The University of Sussex has over 10,000 students, of which almost 3,000 are postgraduates. Creative thinking, pedagogic diversity, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education.
Our goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes that are informed by current research, are attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and which deliver skills for life.
We are currently expanding our degree programmes in popular areas such as biomedical science, business and management, digital media, international security, modern languages, and science and enterprise.
Living on Campus – Campus life
Living on campus is so convenient because everything is on hand, with lectures, bars and sports facilities just a short walk away. The campus has most of the facilities you will need, including food stores, newsagents, a post office, launderette, banks and a book shop.
There are plenty of places to eat, so although our accommodation is self catering, you won’t always have to do your own cooking.
With so many people living and working on campus, socialising is of major importance. The campus has a choice of bars, each with its own particular vibe. So whether you’re up for a big night, or just a quiet drink, you’ll find somewhere that suits your mood.
