International Relations Office
University-Wide Partner Universities
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University of Sussex Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/ |
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Since the University of Sussex was founded in the 1960s, its subject strengths have reflected a strong commitment to engage with the world. The university strives for an international outlook – to help carry out world-class research, to recruit the highest quality students and faculty, to prepare graduates for the global employment market and to inspire staff and students to make a difference in the world. The university works in partnership with many of the world's leading universities and receives students from 120 countries. Around 20 per cent of the students come from outside the UK, while the teaching community comprises staff from 50 nations. University of Sussex is also determined that its UK students graduate with a world view. That's why one in seven of its undergraduates spend part of their degree overseas. |
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: September to December |
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Curriculum Structure |
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Visiting and exchange students are taught alongside British and international students taking full degree programmes. Students will experience a range of teaching methods that may include small-group seminars and tutorials, lectures, laboratory work and independent study. |
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Medium of Instruction for Classes |
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English. |
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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Suitable for students from the following faculties:
Strengths: Media Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Comp Science & Mechanical Engineering. |
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual application dates in your faculty. Nominated students are advised to submit their application as early as possible, as places on most courses are limited and preference is given to early applicants. The application deadline for Semester 1 and full year exchange is 1 May and for Semester 2 is 15 Oct. |
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Housing Options |
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If students decide to study at Sussex for the full academic year or the autumn term only (September/October to December), they are guaranteed University-managed housing. Accommodation for visiting and exchange students for the spring and summer terms (January to June) is limited, though rooms are usually available. They may need to consider alternative housing options, including host family accommodation. |
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Consular/Visa Regulation |
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If you intend to travel to the UK to enrol on a course of studies which lasts 6 months (or more), you must obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa before travelling to the UK. If you are a Singaporean citizen or a citizen of another country on the UK non-visa nationals list, and if your course of studies is less than 6 months, you can apply for entry to the UK as a student visitor either prior to leaving your home country, or on arrival at UK immigration at the port of entry. If you are a citizen of a country not on the non-visa nationals list then you still must obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa before travelling to the UK. Student Visitor application information: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/visiting/student/apply/ |
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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Britain has a subsidized health service which provides free health care and treatment for people who are resident in Britain. Students who are enrolled on a programme which will last for more than six months are also entitled to NHS treatment. If a doctor prescribes any medicines these are subsidized but there will be a charge made for each prescription - currently 5.75 UK Pounds per item. Dental treatment is subsidized by NHS but everyone has to pay something towards the cost of their treatment. |
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office. |
