The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Brighton, England. Established in 1961, it is funded by the UK government and operates under the regulations governing public higher education institutions. Unlike private universities, which rely on tuition fees and endowments, Sussex receives public funding and offers government-backed student loans.
As a public university, it adheres to national standards for tuition fees and admissions. It is a member of the Russell Group, which represents leading public research universities in the UK. The Study Group collaborates with Sussex to provide pathway programs but does not alter its public status.
