University of Sussex

Overview

Founded in 1961, the University of Sussex is located in Brighton on the south coast of England. For more than six decades, the university has been dedicated to inspiring, challenging, and leading in areas such as scientific discovery, global policy, student welfare, and career development. Today, Sussex alumni are making significant contributions across various sectors worldwide. With around 18,000 students from over 100 countries, Sussex is ranked among the top 250 universities globally, with numerous disciplines, including business, economics, and social sciences, in the global top 100. The university is ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Sussex has a strong reputation for research excellence, with three Nobel Prize winners, 12 British Academy Fellows, and a Crafoord Prize laureate among its faculty. The Times Higher Education places Sussex 27th in the UK for both 'Research Power' and 'Market Share', based on its REF 2021 results.