University of Sussex, Brighton

The University of Sussex, a public research institution, is located in Falmer, East Sussex, primarily within the boundaries of Brighton and Hove, with parts extending into the Lewes District. The university's expansive campus is nestled within the scenic South Downs National Park, approximately 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) from central Brighton, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and academic environment.

Founded with the Royal Charter in August 1961, Sussex was the first of the "plate glass" universities, a term used to describe a new wave of institutions established in the 1960s. It was also a founding member of the 1994 Group, which represented a collection of smaller research-intensive universities in the UK.

The university hosts a diverse community of nearly 20,000 students, with over a third of them pursuing postgraduate studies. International diversity is a key feature, with around one-third of the student body coming from outside the UK, alongside a faculty where approximately a third are international scholars, representing over 140 different nationalities.

Sussex boasts a rich history of academic excellence and recognition, with faculty and alumni making significant contributions to various fields. The university counts among its faculty five Nobel Prize winners, 15 Fellows of the Royal Society, 10 Fellows of the British Academy, 24 Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, and a Crafoord Prize laureate. Additionally, faculty members have been recipients of prestigious awards such as the Royal Society of Literature Prize, the Order of the British Empire, and the Bancroft Prize. Its alumni include prominent figures in global leadership, diplomacy, science, and activism, underscoring Sussex's impact on both the academic world and broader society.