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University of Sussex
About
The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, East Sussex, England. It lies mostly within the city boundaries of Brighton and Hove. Its large campus site is surrounded by the South Downs National Park, and provides convenient access to central Brighton 5.5 kilometres away. The university received its royal charter in August 1961, the first of what later was called the...
The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, East Sussex, England. It lies mostly within the city boundaries of Brighton and Hove. Its large campus site is surrounded by the South Downs National Park, and provides convenient access to central Brighton 5.5 kilometres away. The university received its royal charter in August 1961, the first of what later was called the plate glass university generation.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 58 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,015
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 37%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
28 subjectsARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 47 | 189.6 | 2025 |
| Sociology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 61 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 76 | 60.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
US News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 75 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 104 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =116 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =131 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =223 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =227 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 228 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =269 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =304 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 312 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =562 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =605 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =700 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 774 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,208 | 60.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsmedical school in Brighton, Sussex, England
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Sussex?
University of Sussex's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =273, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank 259.
When was University of Sussex founded?
University of Sussex was founded in 1961.
What are the top subjects at University of Sussex?
Top subjects at University of Sussex include: Development Studies, Business Administration, Sociology, History, Geography.
Where is University of Sussex located?
University of Sussex is located in Brighton, United Kingdom.