University of Sussex

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University of Sussex

CityBrighton
CountryUnited Kingdom
Institution typePublic research university
Founded1961
Students17,319
Entry routesDirect entry, Foundation pathway
Undergraduate tuition£23,500–£27,300
Fee year2026/27
Ranking278 (QS World University Rankings 2026)

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A campus university on the edge of the South Downs near Brighton, with strengths in development studies, international relations and the sciences.

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