Clearing for international students

Find out how to join our global community by applying to Sussex through Clearing.

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Feel at home at Sussex

If you choose to study at Sussex through Clearing, you’ll join over 3,000 international students from around the world. 

Our unique, green campus is positioned within the beautiful South Downs National Park and just minutes from the creative, cultural city of Brighton on the South Coast of England. Take our virtual tour

How to apply 

Follow these simple steps to apply to Sussex through Clearing:

  1. Search for the course you want to study

    Explore our subject list to find the course you’re looking for. 

  2. Check entry requirements for your country

    Click on your country in the search below to find grade requirements. Once you have clicked on your country in the drop-down list, you can see requirements (if your country has them) on the country page.

    Find your country

  3. Apply to Sussex 

    Apply to Sussex by clicking ’Apply Now’ on the course page. You will then be directed to an application form. Complete the form to apply.

If you want to speak to us about your circumstances and options, email our International team who are on hand to help:

Kasia Symons: k.symons@sussex.ac.uk.

Kevin McDonnell: k.mcdonnell@sussex.ac.uk.

What is Clearing?

Clearing is your chance to find a university place if your plans have changed or you haven’t applied to university yet.

We’ll help you explore your options, answer your questions, and guide you through each step of the process.

‘Clearing helped me find the path I really wanted’

Nicole Cilio’s journey to university might have been a little more complicated than originally planned, but Clearing gave her options.

Read Nicole’s story
Nicole Cilio, a Sussex student who came through Clearing

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