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Contents

• Entry requirements and application information
• Fees and scholarships
• Life at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ
• Clubs and societies
• Get in touch

Entry requirements and application information

• Undergraduate entry requirements

  Undergraduate Foundation Year

  Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

  Applicants with this qualification are invited to apply for our international foundation year – please refer to the  for the relevant foundation year entry criteria. 

  Undergraduate Year 1

  Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

  Applicants holding this qualification are considered to have studied at a level comparable to UK A-levels. For example, an A grade in the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) is regarded as comparable to an A grade at UK A-Level, with other grades following a similar equivalence. Please check individual course pages for entry requirements.

  National Certificate NVQ (3 or above), National Diploma, Higher Diploma

  Applicants with national certificates, diplomas or higher diplomas may be considered for Year 1, or advanced standing depending on qualification and length of time studied.

  Bachelor degree

  Applicants with a degree may be considered for entry to Year 1 depending on length of time studied.

  Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for.

  Undergraduate Year 2

  Bachelor’s degree

  Applicants with a degree from a recognised institute may be considered for advanced entry depending on the length of time studied. Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the undergraduate course you are applying for.

  Please note that direct entry into Year 2 is not available for our Law, Psychology or Social Work courses.

  English language entry requirements 

  Typical offers for undergraduate and foundation year courses include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.

  See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

• Masters entry requirements

  Academic entry requirements

  A Bachelor’s Special degree is required, with minimum lower second honours depending on your chosen Masters course.

  Additional subject-specific requirements may apply based on the postgraduate course you are applying for. These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  English language entry requirements 

  Typical offers for a Masters course include a standard overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.

  See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

• PhD entry requirements

  Academic entry requirements

  A Bachelor’s Special degree is required, with an upper second honours in a subject relevant to your chosen PhD course.

  However, if you do not meet the academic requirements, you may still be considered for the degree if you can provide evidence of extensive work experience in a related field.

  These entry requirements are intended as guidelines. If you have questions about your qualifications or if they are not listed here, please feel free to contact us.

  English language entry requirements

  Typical offers for a PhD degree include a higher overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four components.

  See the full range of English language qualifications that we accept.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications

As an undergraduate student, you can apply via the .

Find out more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

Read our guide to undergraduate study to find out about the structure of an undergraduate degree and ways you can enhance your course.

Masters applications

As a Masters student, you can apply using our Masters application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for Masters courses.

Read our guide to Masters study to find out how you’ll learn and be assessed as part of your Masters degree, as well as how to get extra support with your study or English language skills.

PhD applications

As a PhD student, you can apply using our PhD application portal.

Find out more about how to apply for PhD courses.

Read our guide to PhD study to find out who will supervise you and the typical structure of a PhD. 

Visas and immigration

You can find suggestions and advice for applying to the UK as a student on a visa in our .

You can also find regarding the details and requirements for a Student visa.

Fees and scholarships

Fees for Sri Lankan students

Find specific fees for our undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees by visiting your selected course page's fees and scholarships section.

Visit our tuition fees page to find out what your fees cover and ways to pay.

Scholarships for Sri Lankan students

For the 2026-27 academic year, Sri Lankan students are eligible for awards from our faculties and can also apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

Find out more about:

• undergraduate scholarships
• Masters scholarships
• PhD funding and scholarships.

Life at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ

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, ßÏßÏÊÓƵ has it all.

Spirit of ßÏßÏÊÓƵ Award

Safety on campus

We offer a safe campus community for our students, supported by our 24/7 on-site security team, who are contactable 24-hours a day if you have any concerns. The Security Centre is equipped 24/7 to respond to emergency situations and includes CCTV and other crime prevention equipment. .

Food 

You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market, and international supermarkets in the city.

Religion

There is a multi-faith chaplaincy on campus, a Buddhist temple, churches and a mosque in Brighton & Hove.

Find out more about places to practise your religion in Brighton.

Clubs, groups and societies

Choose from at ßÏßÏÊÓƵ 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
• , which hosts a number of high-profile events throughout the year, including Holi and Diwali celebrations.

Get in touch

Contact a ßÏßÏÊÓƵ representative in Sri Lanka

ßÏßÏÊÓƵ is represented by a professional agency in Sri Lanka.

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.

We’re represented in Sri Lanka by and .