Why university?
Discover if university is for you
From helping you decide if university is for you, to tips for choosing a course – if you’re a student thinking about university, watch our video guides to help you make your choice. If you’re a parent or carer of someone applying, or a teacher looking for information about higher education for pupils, we’re here to guide you.
Want to know what it's really like to study at university? Start a chat with one of our student ambassadors who can tell you all about student life, living on campus and studying for a degree.
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As the Covid restrictions have eased in the UK, we were able to welcome thousands of students back to campus in September 2021 to fully enjoy what we have to offer.
The health and safety of our students and staff does remain our priority though, so we will be updating our guidance as the situation demands it.
Find out the latest Covid-19 guidance for applicants.
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we're just nine minutes from one of the UK's most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
For general queries, email study@sussex.ac.uk.
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