Discover your future at Sussex
Learn how to apply and explore life as an Indian international student at the University of Sussex.
93%
15th
Top 50
of postgraduate alumni from India are in graduate-level jobs or further study within 15 months of graduation
in the UK for Employment Outcomes
University for work experience
(QS World University Rankings 2027)
(RateMyPlacement Awards 2025-2026)
(Most recent HESA data 2018-2022)
Top-tier Support
Quality Student Life
Award winning Careers and Entrepreneurship Team
Sussex has been ranked the happiest university in the UK
*Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
(National Enterprise Educators Award)
(Unifresher Happiest Universities 2026 Guide)
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Receive the support you need to start your University of Sussex journey with confidence:
- Get tailored advice on courses, entry requirements and the student experience
- Stay informed about 2026/27 UK application timelines and key deadlines
- Explore scholarship opportunities that could help fund your studies
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Discover courses at Sussex
Courses at Sussex are designed to broaden horizons and provide the skills and experience students need to build their future.
Psychology
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Business Management and Marketing
- The University of Sussex is ranked 11th in the UK for Psychology (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- The university has one of the most diverse and influential communities of psychologists in the United Kingdom. With expertise in research methods and biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical, and social psychology.
- All undergraduate courses accredited by the British Psychological Society and give Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum criterion of second-class honours is met. This means that students are eligible to train to become a professional psychologist.
Psychology
Featured Courses for 2026
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Psychology with Business and Management
- BSc Psychology with Clinical Approaches
- BSc Psychology with Neuroscience
- MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- MSc Applied Child Psychology
- MSc Psychology (Conversion)
- MSc Occupational and Organizational Psychology
- MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
- MSc Data Science offers a guaranteed paid work project with a UK employer. Sussex is now offering two intakes for this course (January and September), with applications open for January 2026.
- Bringing together industry insights and cutting-edge facilities, students develop skills in a dynamic community, learning from experts who are tackling real-world problems - connecting football fans with 4G, or collaborating with leading companies in artificial intelligence (AI).
- Students have access to the univeristy's Future Technologies Labs. The Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) programme help students settle into university life. Sports clubs and societies also offer opportunities to take part in game jams, hackathons and interactive workshops.
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Featured Courses for 2026
- BSc Business Analytics
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- BSc Computing for Digital Media and Games
- BSc Software Engineering
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems
- MSc Bioinformatics and AI
- MSc Computer Science (Conversion)
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Management of Information Technology
- MSc Business Analytics
- MSc Economics and Data Science
- Join a Business School of leading academics who are shaping policy and practice. Its culture of research excellence includes expertise in areas such as brand authenticity, AI in marketing, and technological innovation.
- Students have access to established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced career support.
- Students can also join the dynamic Marketing Society, which hosts popular events such as panel discussions with industry experts and opportunities to connect with successful alumni.
Business Management and Marketing
Featured Courses for 2026
- BSc Business and Management Studies
- BSc International Business
- BSc Marketing and Management
- MSc Management
- MSc International Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MSc Strategic Marketing
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Benefit from a top-tier learning environment, where 95% of research in Mathematical Sciences is assessed as world‑leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) and teaching is ranked Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction (CUG 2026).
- Gain hands‑on experience with real-world, large‑scale datasets while mastering Python, machine learning, and advanced analytical tools used across today’s data‑driven industries.
- Build a versatile skill set applicable to fields from climate science and medicine to finance and engineering, and graduate with the skills and knowledge for a successful career.
Data Science
Featured Courses for 2026:
- MSc Data Science
- Students get the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the fast-paced world of finance, banking and accounting.
- Students have access to the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, and take part in real-time financial and trading simulation. Accredited courses and teaching help students achieve professional status faster.
- Students can take advantage of the university's strong links with the City of London, and develop their skills further by joining the FinTech, Trading and Blockchain Societies.
Accounting, Banking and Finance
Featured Courses for 2026:
- BSc Accounting and Finance
- BSc Banking and Digital Finance
- BSc Finance and Technology Fintech
- BSc Finance and Business
- MSc Accounting and Finance
- MSc Financial Data Analytics
- MSc Sustainable Finance and Accounting
- MSc Fintech Risk and Investment Analysis
- MSc Corporate and Financial Risk Management
- MSc Management and Finance
- Join a Business School of leading academics who are shaping policy and practice. Its culture of research excellence includes expertise in areas such as brand authenticity, AI in marketing, and technological innovation.
- Students have access to established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced career support.
- Students can also join the dynamic Marketing Society, which hosts popular events such as panel discussions with industry experts and opportunities to connect with successful alumni.
- The University of Sussex is ranked 11th in the UK for Psychology (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- The university has one of the most diverse and influential communities of psychologists in the United Kingdom. With expertise in research methods and biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical, and social psychology.
- All undergraduate courses accredited by the British Psychological Society and give Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum criterion of second-class honours is met. This means that students are eligible to train to become a professional psychologist.
- Bringing together industry insights and cutting-edge facilities, students develop skills in a dynamic community, learning from experts who are tackling real-world problems - connecting football fans with 4G, or collaborating with leading companies in artificial intelligence (AI).
- Students have access to the univeristy's Future Technologies Labs. The Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) programme help students settle into university life. Sports clubs and societies also offer opportunities to take part in game jams, hackathons and interactive workshops.
Accounting, Banking and Finance
Data Science
- Benefit from a top-tier learning environment, where 95% of research in Mathematical Sciences is assessed as world‑leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) and teaching is ranked Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction (CUG 2026).
- Gain hands‑on experience with real-world, large‑scale datasets while mastering Python, machine learning, and advanced analytical tools used across today’s data‑driven industries.
- Build a versatile skill set applicable to fields from climate science and medicine to finance and engineering, and graduate with the skills and knowledge for a successful career.
- Featured courses for 2026: MSc Data Science
- Students get the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the fast-paced world of finance, banking and accounting.
- Students have access to the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab, and take part in real-time financial and trading simulation. Accredited courses and teaching help students achieve professional status faster.
- Students can take advantage of the university's strong links with the City of London, and develop their skills further by joining the FinTech, Trading and Blockchain Societies.
Entry Requirements for Indian students
Entry requirements may vary based on the course, test type, and degree level. Contact IDP Education today for more information.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
Postgraduate Study
Undergraduate Study
Entry Requirements:
Standard XII results for entry into 1st year (depending on board and course choice):
- 70%-80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)
- 70%-80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
- 70%-80% Maharashtra HSC Higher Secondary Certificate
- 70%-80% Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
- 70%-80% Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
- 70%-80% Telangana State Board of Secondary Education
- 70%-80% Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education
- 80% Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education
- 80% Bihar School Examination Board
- 80% Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board
- 70% West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
The university will also consider students for entry into integrated foundation years with 60+%.
Entry requirements:
- Degree requirements: Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on the university.
- Subject-specifc requirements: Qualifications should be in a related field to the postgraduate degree applied for. Students may also be considered for the course if they have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Guaranteed internships for Business School Masters students
University of Sussex is offering a guaranteed internship to every Masters student beginning courses in September 2026 or January 2027 in the University of Sussex Business School.
The precise hours and timings will depend on the requirements of each internship provider, but your internship will usually be part-time and last between four and 10 weeks. It will always fit around your study timetable.
There is no cost to register for the Internship Scheme, which is optional. The Scheme is separate from your programme of study and does not count towards your degree requirements.
Connect with an IDP counsellor today to explore this scheme and plan your 2026 postgraduate journey at Sussex.
Study with Sussex | This is why
From the initial excitement of receiving an offer to study at Sussex, to discovering the creativity and vibrancy of the city of Brighton, students provide an introduction to what Sussex means to them.
Sussex India Scholarship (Postgraduate)
This automatic GBP 5,000 scholarship is available to applicants who are nationals of India, are classified as ‘Overseas’ for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters degree at the University of Sussex starting in September 2026.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Chancellor's International Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to 'excellent' undergraduate international applicants, worth GBP 5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
These are highly competitive and only applicants with exceptional academic achievement and potential will be considered. Students with exceptional grades to date, can apply for a scholarship after receiving an offer to study at the University of Sussex in 2026.
Undergraduate Scholarships
A limited number of exceptional candidates may be eligible to combine the Chancellor's International Scholarship with the Sussex India (Postgraduate) Scholarship for a total discount of £10,000.
MBA Impact Schorlarship
The MBA Impact scholarship, worth between GBP 2,500 and GBP 5,000, recognises and rewards candidates who have demonstrated the ability to initiate and pursue impact in different settings.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to mark the launch of the new University strategy – 'Sussex 2035: Creating Progressive Futures'.
These are worth GBP 10,000 for selected taught masters courses that embody our interdisciplinary transformational themes of digital and data futures, environmental sustainability, and human flourishing.
Full details of eligible courses are available on the Sussex website.
Postgraduate Scholarships
The Careers and Entrepreneurship support at Sussex includes:
- The award-winning Sussex Career Lab which boasts a menu of work experience opportunities
- 1:1 support with careers consultants
- Skills development workshops
- Advice from professionals and alumni
- Careers fairs, industry insight visits and other employer events
- Opportunities to participate in its entrepreneurship programme, plus access to specialist guidance and advice about how to launch a business.
Careers and Placements Support
Sussex graduates work with global brands, startups, governments and non-profits, shaping traditional and emerging sectors. Recent employers include LEGO, Rolls-Royce, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, Samsung, United Nations, and more.
Careers and Placements Support
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