Welcome to the University of Sussex • Prestigious UK top 15 University. • 1st in the world for Development Studies • 4th in the UK for employability • 4th in the UK and 34th globally for Research influence. • Vibrant, seaside city location. Chosen many times the ‘happiest city’ in the UK. • Less than an hour from central London. • Beautiful, friendly and safe campus environment. • Quality assured teaching. • Home to 14,000 students including 3000 international students from 120 countries. About the University The University of Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, Sussex has become a leading teaching and research institution. In The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014-15: Sussex is ranked 14th in the UK, and 111th in the world, setting us alongside some of the world's most prestigious institutions. Innovative research 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. International Sussex From its foundation, Sussex has had an international perspective to its academic activities and its outlook. The University attracts staff and students to its campus from over 120 different countries across the world. Nearly a third of staff come from outside the UK. Campus life Sussex has one of the most beautiful campus locations in Britain. Situated in rolling parkland on the edge of Brighton, the campus combines award-winning architecture with green open spaces. City life Nine minutes by train from Campus is the wonderful city of Brighton - Quirky, colourful – and never boring – Brighton is one of the UK's most vibrant destinations. For all of its energy, Brighton is still very much a classic relaxed English seaside town. And if all that’s not enough to keep you entertained then central London is just 45 minutes by train! A vibrant, welcoming student experience awaits you…