University of Sussex: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 268 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 103 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 25 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 22 of 131 | In England |
| # 1 of 2 | In Brighton |
| # 13 of 1,693 | For International Trade |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
35%
Enrollment
17,319
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE); with passes in 2 subjects at ('A') level, or 1 subject at 'A' and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level, or 4 subjects at 'AS' level, and for foreign students, a pass in an appropriate test in English |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 17,319 |
We've calculated the 35% acceptance rate for University of Sussex based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Sussex.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Sussex faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Sussex.
School : Business, Management and Economics
Business Administration
Economics
Management
School : Education and Social Work
Education
Social Work
School : Engineering and Informatics
Artificial Intelligence
Automotive Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Multimedia
School : English
English
Linguistics
Literature
Theatre
School : Global Studies
Anthropology
Development Studies
Geography
International Relations and Diplomacy
School : History, Art History and Philosophy
American Studies
Art History
History
Philosophy
School : Law, Politics and Sociology
European Studies
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Political Sciences
Sociology
School : Life Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Chemistry
Ecology
Neurosciences
Psychology
School : Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Astronomy and Space Science
Mathematics
Physics
School : Media, Film and Music
Film
Media Studies
Music
School : Medical
Medicine
School : Psychology
Cognitive Sciences
Psychology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Sussex.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Postgraduate Diploma
Human Resources
Doctorate
American Studies
Anthropology
Art History
Artificial Intelligence
Astronomy and Space Science
Behavioural Sciences
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Cultural Studies
Design
Development Studies
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Film
Finance
Gender Studies
Geography
Health Sciences
History
Human Rights
Information Technology
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Linguistics
Management
Mathematics
Media Studies
Medicine
Molecular Biology
Music
Neurosciences
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Teacher Training
Theatre
Writing
Research profile
University of Sussex is a world-class research university with 74,047 scientific papers published and 2,963,022 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
40,823
/ 1,554,786
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
33,637
/ 1,564,461
|
| Physics |
32,057
/ 1,465,772
|
| Computer Science |
30,617
/ 1,370,857
|
| Engineering |
29,847
/ 1,294,808
|
| Environmental Science |
27,916
/ 1,244,758
|
| Chemistry |
26,500
/ 1,234,770
|
| Political Science |
23,895
/ 818,027
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
23,299
/ 1,097,700
|
| Medicine |
21,810
/ 1,040,087
|
| Law |
21,409
/ 762,617
|
| Philosophy |
20,790
/ 823,114
|
| Sociology |
20,071
/ 798,616
|
| Psychology |
17,955
/ 803,950
|
| Geography and Cartography |
16,327
/ 693,861
|
| History |
15,073
/ 471,614
|
| Biochemistry |
14,243
/ 671,200
|
| Business |
14,213
/ 571,327
|
| Economics |
13,384
/ 569,370
|
| Organic chemistry |
13,149
/ 575,588
|
| Genetics |
12,900
/ 644,971
|
| Geology |
12,649
/ 604,476
|
| Materials Science |
11,936
/ 504,605
|
| Mathematics |
11,690
/ 575,136
|
| Ecology |
11,287
/ 618,225
|
| Archaeology |
10,838
/ 417,948
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
10,785
/ 487,139
|
| Linguistics |
9,696
/ 392,224
|
| Art & Design |
9,057
/ 254,627
|
| Paleontology |
9,015
/ 430,866
|
| Statistics |
8,721
/ 454,587
|
| Optics |
7,940
/ 400,546
|
| Neuroscience |
7,793
/ 361,644
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
7,460
/ 469,736
|
| Psychiatry |
6,939
/ 333,436
|
| Pathology |
6,292
/ 311,983
|
| Social Psychology |
6,261
/ 305,911
|
| Management |
5,883
/ 264,574
|
| Development Studies |
5,808
/ 251,297
|
| Nuclear Physics |
5,272
/ 296,974
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
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1975-. (aged 51)
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2. Matt Rodda
1966-. (aged 60)
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politician
journalist
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3. Howie Severino
1961-. (aged 65)
journalist
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4. Simon Gillham
1956-. (aged 70)
rugby union executive
business executive
Simon Gillham is the co-owner and director of the professional French rugby team Club athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin. He is also chairman of the English Championship, the second level of men's English rugby. Between 2007 and 2022, he was a member of Vivendi’s Management board. He is the father of 4 Franco-British children.
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