University of Sussex: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #270 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #101 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #25 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #22 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Brighton |
| #19 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top100 | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,319
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.sussex.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 35%*
* The University of Sussex is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| 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 |
| Full time employee | 1,868 |
| Student:staff ratio | 9:1 |
Research profile
University of Sussex is a world-class research university with 62,944 scientific papers published and 1,961,029 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.
University of Sussex majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 739 | 9470 |
| 1992 | 822 | 10346 |
| 1993 | 773 | 11295 |
| 1994 | 839 | 11487 |
| 1995 | 939 | 12803 |
| 1996 | 960 | 13650 |
| 1997 | 916 | 14531 |
| 1998 | 922 | 16289 |
| 1999 | 922 | 18017 |
| 2000 | 986 | 19854 |
| 2001 | 1141 | 23297 |
| 2002 | 1227 | 25599 |
| 2003 | 1287 | 27772 |
| 2004 | 1169 | 31276 |
| 2005 | 1198 | 36556 |
| 2006 | 1284 | 40367 |
| 2007 | 1264 | 43382 |
| 2008 | 1306 | 46471 |
| 2009 | 1379 | 50984 |
| 2010 | 1478 | 56141 |
| 2011 | 1547 | 60929 |
| 2012 | 1502 | 65998 |
| 2013 | 1779 | 72654 |
| 2014 | 1909 | 76356 |
| 2015 | 1969 | 78982 |
| 2016 | 2404 | 83741 |
| 2017 | 2336 | 88612 |
| 2018 | 2313 | 101229 |
| 2019 | 2241 | 114191 |
| 2020 | 2646 | 131105 |
| 2021 | 2463 | 145755 |
| 2022 | 2235 | 141418 |
| 2023 | 2236 | 140655 |
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
University of Sussex alumni
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Billy Idol
- Occupations
- film actorguitaristsingeractormusician
- Biography
-
William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English-American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the US. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".
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Walter O'Brien
- Occupations
- computer securitytelevision producerchief executive officerwhite hat
- Biography
-
Walter O'Brien is an Irish businessman and information technologist. He was also the executive producer and loose inspiration for the television series Scorpion. He is known for claiming various accomplishments, including a childhood IQ of 197, which have been scrutinized and remain unproven.
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Burna Boy
- Enrolled in the University of Sussex
- Studied in 2008-2009
- Occupations
- songwritermusicianrecord producersinger
- Biography
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Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is credited alongside Davido and Wizkid for popularizing Afrobeats globally.
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Jim Carter
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorlighting designeractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
James Edward Carter is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Mr Carson in the ITV historical drama series Downton Abbey (2010–2015), which earned him four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2012–2015). He reprised the role in the feature films Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
University of Sussex faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Founded | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Be still and know |
| Colors | white, teal |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sussex House Falmer Brighton, BN1 9RH United Kingdom |
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| City population | 134,000 |