Mexico
Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.
Welcome!/Bienvenidos!
Sussex has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Mexican students. We have around 55 Mexican students currently studying at the University.
Read below to get a taste of life at Sussex and get in touch if you have any questions.
Contents
Sussex in Mexico [video in Spanish]
Application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Entry requirements for Mexican students depend on the course you’d like to study.
Find out your requirements on our undergraduate course pages or in the search box below.
Ask us a question if you have any queries.
Find your course
- Postgraduate entry requirements
Masters and PhD entry requirements depend on the course you’d like to study.
Visit our Masters and PhD course pages for full details or send us a message if you have a question.
- English language requirements
Find out our English language requirements and what qualifications we accept on our undergraduate, Masters and PhD course pages.
Read more about English language requirements for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
- Fees and scholarship information
See our tuition fees for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
Browse our range of competitive loans and scholarships for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students.
- How to apply
Undergraduate students can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit our step-by-step guide with a link to the UCAS application system.
Masters and PhD students can apply using our postgraduate application system. Apply for a Masters or a PhD.
University preparation courses
Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
Life at Sussex
Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.
Support for international students
Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide:
- advice on immigration and applying for your visa
- support with finding accommodation
- welfare support
- help to improve your English language and writing skills.
- guidance with searching for part-time jobs
- recognition of your extra-curricular and voluntary achievements.
Spirit of Sussex Award
The Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:
- feel involved with life at Sussex
- make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
- get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.
Food and culture
You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market, food markets in Brighton, and international supermarkets in the city. There are also many Mexican restaurants (mostly Tex Mex) in Brighton.
Clubs and societies
Mexican Society
The popular Mexican Society aims to be a community of support for Mexican students studying at Sussex. They run social events throughout the academic year, including celebrating Dia de Muertos.
Find out more about the society.
Other societies
Choose from more than 200 societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:
- the Buddy Scheme, which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
- the Language Café, where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.
The Mexican society is great for meeting other Mexicans students and for celebrations.”Thalia Carreno Velazquez
Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology MSc
Alumni
Speak to an International Alumni Ambassador
Our international alumni ambassadors are recent graduates who help support the next generation of international students. Our ambassador for Mexico, Karely, can help answer any questions you may have about studying at university via our online chat platform, Unibuddy.
Karely
Graduated: 2021
Course: MA Development Studies
Current job title: Socio-Environmental Impact Consultant
Alumni network
We also have an alumni network based in Mexico who can discuss with you their experiences of studying at Sussex. Find out more.
Get in touch
Talk to a member of our International Office
Kasia Symons and Kevin McDonnell are our Mexico experts based on campus.
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Meet us in Mexico
International Officer Kevin McDonnell will be attending the following events in Mexico in August 2024:
Saturday 31st of August
QS Postgraduate Fair in Mexico City at Hilton Mexico City Reforma
Sign up here
Please feel free to visit on Kevin on his stand at the event or email Kevin to arrange a one-to-one meeting outside of the fair.
Find a representative in Mexico
Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in Mexico.
They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.
We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.
Our representatives in Mexico are:
Partnerships
We have partnerships with the following universities in Mexico: