United Arab Emirates

Choose from over 500 degrees. Join a society. Explore Brighton and the UK. Our United Arab Emirates country guide has the information you need to know about life as an international student in the UK.

Two male Middle Eastern students studying in the University of Sussex library

University preparation courses

Find out more about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.

Clubs, groups and societies

You can choose from more than 200 student-led societies and groups at Sussex including:

Life in the UK

To find out more about life in the UK, contact our Alumni Consul in the UAE.

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.

Get in contact

Talk to Khalid

Khalid Abbas is our United Arab Emirates expert based on campus. 

Khalid is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: MENA@sussex.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)7726 945 407
Unibuddy: Khalid Abbas

Book a one-to-one appointment with Khalid via Zoom.

Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.

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