Japan

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

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A very warm welcome to the 快猫视频 – one of the most popular universities for Japanese students in the UK. We’re home to over 5,000 international students from 145 countries, with over 150 from Japan.

Find out some of the key information about us below.

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Student testimonials

Read about the experiences of two Japanese Sussex students.

  • 1st in the world for Development Studies ()

  • =26th in the UK out of 109 UK Institutions ()

  • 89%of our research is world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

  • 26thin the world for sustainability ()

Application information

University preparation courses

about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.

Junior Year Abroad (JYA)

If you are a university student from Japan, you can spend a year or term at Sussex as part of our Junior Year Abroad programme.

You study academic and/or English language courses, and for some programmes, you receive credits that you may be able to transfer to your university.

Study International Development Studies at Sussex

The 快猫视频 uniquely teaches International Development across five different places.

The consistent top world ranking position (QS WUR) in Development Studies applies to relevant postgraduate courses in each of the following:

Find out more information on one of our Development Studies Weeks. Leading academics, alumni and current students (including many from Japan) provide an insight into Development Studies at Sussex and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). 

Learn more about studying undergraduate International Relations and International Development from our former undergraduate student from Japan, . 

Find out about one of the most popular courses for Japanese students, the MA International Education and Development, from former student and how it helped him with his top career at JICA.

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: 

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

Find out more about support

Spirit of Sussex Award

The Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:

  • feel involved with life at Sussex
  • make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
  • get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.

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Our location

Sussex is renowned for its location next to the South Downs National Park and its close proximity to Brighton.

  • We’re home to a beautiful campus next to a national park, convenient and close to the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and only an hour away from London
  • Brighton was ranked the most hipster city in the world (Movehub 2020), based on the number of record shops, vintage boutiques, vegan restaurants and coffee shops
  • Brighton is regarded as one of the most progressive cities in the UK, with a number of NGOs, charities and grassroots organisations based in Brighton. This makes it an ideal place to be located if you are planning to study within the field of development studies.

Food and culture

Brighton has many Asian restaurants and supermarkets, including  and .

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

Clubs and societies

Japan Society

The highly active Japan Society acts as a home away from home for Japanese students whilst welcoming students from all over the world who have an interest in Japanese culture. They organise film nights, sushi nights, cultural exchanges and more.

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