University of Sussex

Details and Cost

About the Program

The University of Sussex is just a few minutes away from the seaside city of Brighton, and under an hour away from London. Excellent travel options make it an ideal base for exploring Britain and continental London. Sussex has developed a reputation for innovation and inspiration, and attracts leading thinkers and researchers.

The Sussex International Summer program welcomes international students from over 30 countries and offers more than 60 modules in the sciences, business, humanities, and social sciences.

As part of the summer program students will be able to enjoy an exciting social program that includes events on campus, in and around Brighton, and other places within the UK, such as London, Stonehenge, Cambridge, Oxford, and the Making of Harry Potter.

Location	East Sussex, England
Program Type	Partner University Program
Program Term	Summer
Program Dates	Session One: 30 June - 18 July 2025 Session Two: 21 July - 8 August 2025
Language of Instruction	English
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Independent Arrangement (Dormitory style residence coordinated directly with the partner university)
Additional Information	A Partner University program is a study abroad experience where students are nominated/accepted by Stony Brook University, and enroll at a partner institution. In most cases SBU faculty or staff are NOT traveling with participants.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

Requirements

GPA	3.0
Other Requirements	Students must be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program. Sophomores and above
Application Deadline	March 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.

Academic Information
Course Information

The Sussex International Summer (ISS) program runs from June to August and is divided into two sessions, each spanning four weeks. Students can choose to attend one or both sessions, selecting one module per session. All students study one 4-credit course per session.

Session One

26 June - 14 July 2023

Session Two

17 July - 4 August 2023

Students must indicate which session they are applying for as part of their study statement in the SBU study abroad application.

Participants enroll in regular university classes, however some disciplines may have restrictions.

ISS offers modules covering several different subjects, including
- Anthropology
- Art
- Biology
- Business and management
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- Gender Studies
- History
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- And many more…
Partner Courses

IAP Course Database

Academic Calendar

Academic Policies
- This is a partner university program. Applications must be submitted to Stony Brook University first. Information regarding the next steps in the process will be distributed to students who have received formal nominations by their International Programs Coordinator.
- Grades earned in a Partner University program WILL NOT calculate towards the cumulative GPA for SBU students.
- Non-SBU students must contact their home university regarding their grade and credit transfer policy.
- All participants following the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) will receive GLO and EXP+ in addition to requirements fulfilled by their coursework.