Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Sussex. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 25 | $24,914 | See → |
| Social sciences | 19 | $31,648 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 14 | $33,661 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 14 | $31,648 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 14 | $31,648 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 11 | $33,661 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $35,008 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $36,765 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $35,008 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $36,765 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $36,560 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $31,648 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $34,001 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | See → | |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | See → |
Costs and entry
133 courses mention scholarships. 147 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Sussex
The job market for the University of Sussex's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Sussex cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $31,648 a year; half of the University of Sussex's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $31,648 and $36,354. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $36,765, education & teaching $24,914.
How is the University of Sussex ranked?
The University of Sussex is ranked #278 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #43 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #52 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Development Studies (#1) and Sociology (#39).
What IELTS score does the University of Sussex need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (102 of the 156 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Sussex offer?
149 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are education & teaching (25), social sciences (19) and computer science & data technology (14).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Sussex's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.