University of Sussex - a leading, research-intensive university
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University of Sussex - a leading, research-intensive university
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Your future starts at Sussex
Find your place in our globally-minded community between city, coast and countryside. Visit our unique, green Brighton campus and get a feel for Sussex life.
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Life as a Sussex student
Find out what it’s like to live in Brighton and learn at Sussex.
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First in the world for Development Studies
In partnership with the Institute of Development Studies, we’re top of the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the tenth year running.
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Brighton: creative city by the sea
Discover Brighton, the happiest city in the UK
(
Time Out 2025
)
,
where coast and culture meet.
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Video transcript: Life in Brighton - the happiest city in England for students
[upbeat electronic music over footage of Brighton in the sunshine]
[aerial shot of the pier and the seafront]
[people eating chips on the beach while talking and laughing]
[a busker wearing a quirky animal costume playing keyboard]
[people walking through the North Laine and enjoying shops, cafes and bars]
[shots of the Amex football stadium, home to Brighton and Hove Albion]
[a starling murmuration over the pier at sunset]
[shots of the beach, sea, and musicians playing]
[footage of the Sussex Sharks cricket team]
[colourful buildings, people taking in the sights of Brighton]
[seagulls, burgers and ice cream]
[closing image of the University of Sussex logo over a colourful mural]
Life on campus
Accommodation
Find your home from home at Sussex.
Sports and fitness
Explore our teams, classes and facilities with Sussex Sport.
Eating and shopping
Discover cafés, restaurants and shops across campus.
Visit us on campus
Get a feel for campus life and learn more about your course.
Undergraduate Visit Day
Date:
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time:
9.30am to 4.30pm
Location:
University of Sussex campus, Falmer
Learn more about your chosen course, explore our distinctive campus, and meet our staff and students.
Book your place
Undergraduate Open Day
Date:
Saturday 6 June 2026
Time:
9.30am to 4.30pm
Location:
University of Sussex campus, Falmer
Learn more about our courses and get a glimpse of life at Sussex.
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Take our virtual tour
Be inspired by our beautiful campus and buzzing Brighton in this immersive 360° experience.
Begin your tour
Dhruv’s story
“Sussex may be 7,000 miles away from home, but it feels like a good match for me. Brighton is so cultural, so diverse and so welcoming.”
Dhruv Mandavkar
Finance and Technology (FinTech) BSc
Read Dhruv’s story
Discover our research
From environmental sustainability and human flourishing to digital and data futures, learn how our researchers are tackling the urgent issues of our time.
How did language develop?
Our research has examined how language has evolved over time and across species.
Find out more
Debunking East vs West cultural stereotypes
A Sussex study has challenged long-held perceptions of global cultural differences.
Find out more
Building emotion connections with AI
Sussex research has revealed how emotional intimacy is key to the effectiveness of mental health apps.
Find out more
See more research.
As a founding partner of ResearchPlus, a collaboration of research-focused universities, we engage with government, industry and civil society to support economic growth, prosperity and wellbeing across the whole of the UK.
Find out more
Our news
Find out what’s going on at Sussex, from research breakthroughs to student achievements.
University of Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row
Published:
25 March 2026
Find out more
University of Sussex scientist part of the winning team for the £1m Longitude Prize
Published:
19 March 2026
Find out more
South African Science Minister visits University of Sussex to deepen 50-year relationship
Published:
11 March 2026
Find out more
See more news.
Sussex 2035
Creating progressive futures – flourishing, sustainability and progress for the whole world.
Discover our strategy for the next 10 years
Cookies on our website
We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We'd like to set additional cookies to understand how you use our site so we can improve it for everyone. Also, we'd like to serve you some cookies set by other services to show you relevant content.
View our privacy policy.
Your future starts at Sussex
Find your place in our globally-minded community between city, coast and countryside. Visit our unique, green Brighton campus and get a feel for Sussex life.
Book your visit
Find a course
Undergraduate
Masters
PhD
Browse by subject area
Study with us
Life as a Sussex student
Find out what it’s like to live in Brighton and learn at Sussex.
Masters online events
Learn about postgraduate study from the academics who teach our courses.
Chat with our students on UniBuddy
Ask questions about life on campus and in Brighton.
First in the world for Development Studies
In partnership with the Institute of Development Studies, we’re top of the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the tenth year running.
Find out more
Brighton: creative city by the sea
Discover Brighton, the happiest city in the UK
(
Time Out 2025
)
,
where coast and culture meet.
Find out more
Video transcript: Life in Brighton - the happiest city in England for students
[upbeat electronic music over footage of Brighton in the sunshine]
[aerial shot of the pier and the seafront]
[people eating chips on the beach while talking and laughing]
[a busker wearing a quirky animal costume playing keyboard]
[people walking through the North Laine and enjoying shops, cafes and bars]
[shots of the Amex football stadium, home to Brighton and Hove Albion]
[a starling murmuration over the pier at sunset]
[shots of the beach, sea, and musicians playing]
[footage of the Sussex Sharks cricket team]
[colourful buildings, people taking in the sights of Brighton]
[seagulls, burgers and ice cream]
[closing image of the University of Sussex logo over a colourful mural]
Life on campus
Accommodation
Find your home from home at Sussex.
Sports and fitness
Explore our teams, classes and facilities with Sussex Sport.
Eating and shopping
Discover cafés, restaurants and shops across campus.
Visit us on campus
Get a feel for campus life and learn more about your course.
Undergraduate Visit Day
Date:
Saturday 25 April 2026
Time:
9.30am to 4.30pm
Location:
University of Sussex campus, Falmer
Learn more about your chosen course, explore our distinctive campus, and meet our staff and students.
Book your place
Undergraduate Open Day
Date:
Saturday 6 June 2026
Time:
9.30am to 4.30pm
Location:
University of Sussex campus, Falmer
Learn more about our courses and get a glimpse of life at Sussex.
Book your place
Take our virtual tour
Be inspired by our beautiful campus and buzzing Brighton in this immersive 360° experience.
Begin your tour
Dhruv’s story
“Sussex may be 7,000 miles away from home, but it feels like a good match for me. Brighton is so cultural, so diverse and so welcoming.”
Dhruv Mandavkar
Finance and Technology (FinTech) BSc
Read Dhruv’s story
Discover our research
From environmental sustainability and human flourishing to digital and data futures, learn how our researchers are tackling the urgent issues of our time.
How did language develop?
Our research has examined how language has evolved over time and across species.
Find out more
Debunking East vs West cultural stereotypes
A Sussex study has challenged long-held perceptions of global cultural differences.
Find out more
Building emotion connections with AI
Sussex research has revealed how emotional intimacy is key to the effectiveness of mental health apps.
Find out more
See more research.
As a founding partner of ResearchPlus, a collaboration of research-focused universities, we engage with government, industry and civil society to support economic growth, prosperity and wellbeing across the whole of the UK.
Find out more
Our news
Find out what’s going on at Sussex, from research breakthroughs to student achievements.
University of Sussex ranked first in the world for Development Studies for tenth year in a row
Published:
25 March 2026
Find out more
University of Sussex scientist part of the winning team for the £1m Longitude Prize
Published:
19 March 2026
Find out more
South African Science Minister visits University of Sussex to deepen 50-year relationship
Published:
11 March 2026
Find out more
See more news.
Sussex 2035
Creating progressive futures – flourishing, sustainability and progress for the whole world.
Discover our strategy for the next 10 years