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Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in 1961. Find out about the people leading us today and explore the schools, departments and services that make up the University.
Read about the principle committees across the Council and Senate.
Council is the governing body of the University.
Read the Council terms of reference and role descriptor [PDF, 151KB].
The following committees fall under the council, and you can also read their terms of reference:
Specific authority is delegated to Senate for the regulation of academic work, governance decision making, advice and assurance to Council.
Read the Senate terms of reference and role descriptor [PDF, 141KB].
International students
With degrees from a broad range of subjects to choose from, Sussex is the perfect place to find a course that allows you to follow your passion and shape your future.
1stin the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2025)
=26thin the UK out of 109 UK Institutions (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
89%of our research is world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
16thin the UK for Employment Outcomes out of 90 Higher Education Institutions (QS World University Rankings 2025)
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