Pakistan

Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.

Welcome!

Sussex has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Pakistani students. We have around 145 Pakistani students currently studying at the University.

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Narmeen’s experience

In this blog post, Narmeen talks about why she chose Sussex and her experience as a Residential Advisor.

Read more.

Application information

Watch Osama Ashraf talk about studying Engineering at Sussex

Life at Sussex

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.

Support for international students

Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide: 

  • welfare support
  • advice on immigration and applying for your visa
  • guidance with searching for part-time jobs
  • support with finding accommodation
  • help to improve your English language and writing skills.

Find out more.

Food and culture

You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and .

Brighton also has a number of popular halal grocery shops and , ranging from Moroccan to Lebanese.

Religion

We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there is a coptic church and two mosques in Brighton.

Email the Islamic Society at isoc@ussu.sussex.ac.uk if you are going to bring your children and you want to enrol them in a school that teaches Arabic.

Clubs and societies

Choose from more than  and Brighton, including:

  • the , which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
  • the , where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.
  • the 

Societies are a fantastic way of trying new experiences and making new friends. Browse the gallery for a taste of what’s on offer.

The dog walking society going for a walk in a field with several dogs

 

The Dog Walking Society frequently take trips across the local countryside (pictured before social distancing).

Three Lacrosse students posing for a photo infront of a sunset on a Lacrosse pitch

 

Sussex is home to 40 sports clubs, with many represented on a national level.

Students celebrating Holi covered in coloured powder

 

Holi, organised by the South Asian Students’ Society, is one of the most popular activities on campus each year.

A crowded theatre watches an interview between a student and a political figure

 

The Politics Society regularly hosts debates with key political figures.

Several students eat pizza in a restaurant chatting to each other

 

Sussex has a range of international societies. The Italian Society (pictured) go for trips to local Italian restaurants.

Several dancers in couples perform on a darkly lit stage

 

Sussex has several performance societies where you can learn and showcase your dance and theatre skills (Swing Dance Society pictured).

Folk musicians play to a crowd in a bar

 

Several musical societies, including the Folk Music Society (pictured) operate on campus.

Islamic Society (Isoc)

The Islamic Society is one of Sussex’s most active societies, providing religious and social support services during your time at university.

The Islamic Society provides:

  • free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
  • Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
  • breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.

“I spent the most important years of my life at Sussex. It improved my academic skills and helped my personal growth.” Osama Ashraf
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

Alumni and careers

A degree from Sussex is internationally recognised and our Pakistani alumni have gone on to do incredible things.

Notable alumni include Shamshad Akhtar, appointed by the UN Secretary-General as United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in December 2013.

Dr Akhtar also served as Governor of the Central Bank of Pakistan from 2006 to 2009; Vice President of the World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa Region; and held a range of senior posts in the Asian Development Bank.

We have an alumni network based in Pakistan who can chat with you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.

Business for Better

Join our Business School on the last Wednesday of every month for a series of TEDx style talks with successful Sussex business alumni. Find out about how they're making a positive impact on society, followed by an interview and an open question and answer session.

Muhammad’s story

Muhammad’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree at Sussex led to him creating Meraki, a self-help journal designed to spread awareness of mental health in his local community.

Read his story.

Get in touch

Talk to Leo

Leo Cutting is our Indian expert based on campus. 

Having worked with international students for several years, Leo is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: l.cutting@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 877567

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Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.

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Find a representative in Pakistan

Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in Pakistan.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex.

Our representatives in Pakistan are:

Events

Meet us online at one of the following virtual events to find out more about studying at Sussex.

Study UK Virtual Fair - Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka February 2021

Location: Online

Date: 20 February 2021

Time: TBC

Contact information: Leo Cutting, l.cutting@sussex.ac.uk

An opportunity for students to meet with the 亚洲情色 Senior International Officer for Central and South Asia, Leo Cutting.

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