University of Sussex

For over 60 years the aim of our courses, research, culture and campus has been to stimulate, excite and challenge. So from scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you will find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Our vision:

We have challenged convention since the University’s foundation in 1961. From the campus’ modernist architecture on the edge of a rural national park, to our progressive academics and creative professional services staff, to the inspiring students who choose to learn and live here, to the very tone of the institution and the nature of its conversations, through to the expressions of radicalism, critical thinking and, at times, dissent.

Today, our staff, students and alumni continue these traditions, making their own extraordinary contributions locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

Sussex 2025 reimagines the pioneering spirit of the original purpose of the University but does so for new times and a new generation.

Our five core values will shape what we say and do. We will support our staff, students and alumni to create a flourishing and strong Sussex culture that continues our traditions of disruptive creativity and innovation.

At all times, we will strive for excellence in everything we do. Our success and distinctiveness will be defined through our institutional values, and these will underpin our education, research and engagement activities.

• Kindness: We will seek to be known as a ‘kind’ institution. We will care for each other and for the world around us, in responsible and sustainable ways. We will value collegiality and mutual support across all of our actions and activities.

• Integrity: We will ensure that everyone within our community is treated with dignity and respect.

• Inclusion: We will value and celebrate the diversity of our campus community and partners, and what they bring to our activities.

• Collaboration: We will put collaboration at the heart of all that we do, seeking out productive and creative relationships. We will acknowledge and celebrate everyone’s contribution.

• Courage: We will speak out on issues that concern us and will face up to difficult challenges. We will support those who have the courage to change and be bold, innovative, creative and experimental. Through the transformative power of education, research and engagement, we will work for a better world.

The admission requirements vary from country to country and from course to course. Kindly contact our admissions team for more information!