The University of Sussex is a leading higher education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in 1961.
For over 60 years the aim of our courses, research, culture and campus has been to stimulate, excite and challenge. So from scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you will find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
The University of Sussex has 17,765 students (2023-24 full-time equivalent figures), of which around 22% are postgraduates. 69% of our student population are UK students and 31% are overseas students.
Looking at real world issues in innovative ways, diversity in our teaching and intellectual challenge have always been fundamental to a Sussex education. Our goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes informed by current research, that help our students to go out and make a positive difference to the world.
In 2023-24 the University employed 3,825 staff which is equivalent to 2,955 full time employees. This incorporated 1,710 staff in a Teaching or Teaching and Research role (equivalent to 1,135 full time employees). Other staff were employed in Research only or Professional Services positions (HESA 2023-24 rounded data).
Six Nobel Prize winners have been members of staff at Sussex. We have also had 12 Fellows of the British Academy and a winner of the prestigious Crafoord Prize on our staff.