University of Sussex: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Sussex. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Sussex enrolled 4,380 international students in 2024/25, making up 25.3% of the student body (down 26.4% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,210 | 13,535 | 31.1% |
| 2015/16 | 4,985 | 15,155 | 32.9% |
| 2016/17 | 5,460 | 16,685 | 32.7% |
| 2017/18 | 5,580 | 17,800 | 31.3% |
| 2018/19 | 6,150 | 19,155 | 32.1% |
| 2019/20 | 5,955 | 19,395 | 30.7% |
| 2020/21 | 5,545 | 19,415 | 28.6% |
| 2021/22 | 5,725 | 19,865 | 28.8% |
| 2022/23 | 5,905 | 20,035 | 29.5% |
| 2023/24 | 5,695 | 19,220 | 29.6% |
| 2024/25 | 4,380 | 17,290 | 25.3% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 945 | +17% |
| India | 345 | +331% |
| Canada | 205 | +78% |
| Turkey | 200 | +100% |
| Saudi Arabia | 150 | +100% |
| Pakistan | 135 | +69% |
Want to know what Sussex graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Sussex.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Sussex have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Sussex enrolled 4,380 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Sussex's students are international?
International students made up 25.3% of the student body at Sussex in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Sussex growing?
International enrolment at Sussex has fallen by 26.4% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Sussex's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Sussex, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Sussex work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Sussex, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.