University of Sussex
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1961
Overview
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.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1961Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | Sussex HouseSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | sussex.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Thabo Mbeki (opens in a new tab)President of South Africa from 1999 to 2008
- Ian McEwan (opens in a new tab)British author (born 1948)
- Festus Mogae (opens in a new tab)President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008
- Billy Idol (opens in a new tab)English singer
- Kemi Badenoch (opens in a new tab)British politician and Leader of the Opposition to the British Government (2024–present) and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2024 (born 1980)
- Burna Boy (opens in a new tab)Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 1991)
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