University of Sussex: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #257 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #96 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #25 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #22 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Brighton |
| #4 of 1,184 | For Urban and Regional planning |
| Top100 | For 37 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
- 61%*
* 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 56,105 scientific papers published and 1,716,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Medicine.
University of Sussex majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 626 | 7834 |
| 1991 | 677 | 8418 |
| 1992 | 739 | 9364 |
| 1993 | 700 | 10244 |
| 1994 | 761 | 10492 |
| 1995 | 852 | 11634 |
| 1996 | 898 | 12440 |
| 1997 | 850 | 13288 |
| 1998 | 856 | 15012 |
| 1999 | 869 | 16696 |
| 2000 | 905 | 18176 |
| 2001 | 1026 | 21327 |
| 2002 | 1039 | 22870 |
| 2003 | 1092 | 24682 |
| 2004 | 1076 | 28034 |
| 2005 | 1094 | 32699 |
| 2006 | 1171 | 36122 |
| 2007 | 1163 | 39137 |
| 2008 | 1206 | 42702 |
| 2009 | 1309 | 46449 |
| 2010 | 1397 | 50864 |
| 2011 | 1388 | 55306 |
| 2012 | 1378 | 60993 |
| 2013 | 1586 | 66433 |
| 2014 | 1783 | 70910 |
| 2015 | 1793 | 73571 |
| 2016 | 2101 | 77397 |
| 2017 | 2128 | 84550 |
| 2018 | 2129 | 90148 |
| 2019 | 2112 | 104293 |
| 2020 | 2505 | 121769 |
| 2021 | 2639 | 149604 |
| 2022 | 2014 | 129596 |
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 actorsongwritermusicianactorsinger
- Biography
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William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He also holds United States citizenship. 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 securitywhite hatchief executive officertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Walter O'Brien is an Irish businessman and information technologist. He was also the executive producer and loose inspiration of 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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Jim Carter
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorlighting designerstage actor
- Biography
-
James Edward Carter is an English actor, 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) and starred as the main villain Rookery in The Little Vampire and its 2017 remake.
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Ian McEwan
- Enrolled in the University of Sussex
- In 1970 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- authorscreenwriterwriterplaywrightfilm screenwriter
- Biography
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Ian Russell McEwan, CBE, FRSA, FRSL is an English novelist and screenwriter. In 2008, The Times featured him on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945" and The Daily Telegraph ranked him number 19 in its list of the "100 most powerful people in British culture".
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 |
|---|---|
| City population | 134,000 |