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Japan
Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to ΒιΆΉΣ³».
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A very warm welcome to the ΒιΆΉΣ³» – one of the most popular universities for Japanese students in the UK. We’re home to over 5,000 international students from 145 countries, with over 100 from Japan.
Find out some of the key information about us below.
Contents
- Student testimonials
- Application information
- Study International Development Studies at ΒιΆΉΣ³»
- Life at ΒιΆΉΣ³»
- Clubs and societies
- Alumni and careers
- Get in touch
- Events
Student testimonials
Read about the experiences of two Japanese ΒιΆΉΣ³» students.
=2most popular university in the UK for number of new Japanese students*
1stfor Development Studies in the World**
Top 10in the UK and Top 100 in the world for Business and Economics***
=Top 20University in the UK****
*HESA 18/19, **QS World University Rankings 2020, ***Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2021, ***Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021
Application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Entry requirements for Japanese 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.
A summary of the most popular scholarships and awards relevant to Japanese students are detailed below.
Chancellor’s International Scholarship
60 x £5,000 towards international student tuition fees for undergraduate and Masters programmes (excluding the Business School and Engineering & Informatics - see below).
Awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential.
Application deadline 1st August 2021
Chancellor’s International Business School Scholarship
20 x £5,000 towards international student tuition fees for undergraduate and Masters programmes in the ΒιΆΉΣ³» Business School.
Awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential.
Application deadline 1st August 2021.
Chancellor’s International Engineering & Informatics Scholarship
20 x £5,000 towards international student tuition fees for undergraduate and Masters programmes in the School of Engineering and Informatics.
Awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential.
Application deadline 1st August 2021.
ΒιΆΉΣ³» Business School International Masters Award
Automatic £3,000 award towards the international student tuition fee of a Masters programme in the ΒιΆΉΣ³» Business School.
School of Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
Automatic £3,000 award towards international student tuition fee of a Masters programme in the School of Engineering and Informatics.
- 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
about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
Junior Year Abroad (JYA)
If you are a university student from Japan, you can spend a year or term at ΒιΆΉΣ³» as part of our Junior Year Abroad programme.
You study academic and/or English language courses, and for some programmes, you receive credits that you may be able to transfer to your university.
Study International Development Studies at ΒιΆΉΣ³»
The ΒιΆΉΣ³» uniquely teaches International Development across four different schools.
The consistent top world ranking position (QS WUR) in Development Studies applies to relevant postgraduate courses in each of the following:
Learn more about studying undergraduate International Relations and International Development from our former undergraduate student from Japan, .
Find out about one of the most popular courses for Japanese students, the MA International Education and Development, from former student and how it helped him with his top career at JICA.
Life at ΒιΆΉΣ³»
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, ΒιΆΉΣ³» has it all.
Support for international students
ΒιΆΉΣ³» 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 ΒιΆΉΣ³» Award
The Spirit of ΒιΆΉΣ³» Award is our way of recognising your achievements at ΒιΆΉΣ³». It can help you:
- feel involved with life at ΒιΆΉΣ³»
- 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.
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Our location
ΒιΆΉΣ³» is renowned for its location next to the South Downs National Park and its close proximity to Brighton.
- We’re home to a beautiful campus next to a national park, convenient and close to the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and only an hour away from London
- Brighton was ranked the most hipster city in the world (Movehub 2020), based on the number of record shops, vintage boutiques, vegan restaurants and coffee shops
- Brighton is regarded as one of the most progressive cities in the UK, with a number of NGOs, charities and grassroots organisations based in Brighton. This makes it an ideal place to be located if you are planning to study within the field of development studies.
Food and culture
Brighton has many Asian restaurants and supermarkets, including and .
You can also buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and .
Clubs and societies
Japan Society
The highly active Japan Society acts as a home away from home for Japanese students whilst welcoming students from all over the world who have an interest in Japanese culture. They organise film nights, sushi nights, cultural exchanges and more.
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The Japanese Society organise a range of exciting events throughout the year.
The Japanese Society organise a range of exciting events throughout the year.
The Japanese Society organise a range of exciting events throughout the year.
The Japanese Society organise a range of exciting events throughout the year.
The Japanese Society organise a range of exciting events throughout the year.
Other societies
Choose from more than and Brighton, including:
- the , which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
- the , where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities.
Brighton is a city with a beautiful sea, cheerful people and a brilliant atmosphere.” Masataka Mori
International Development BA
Alumni and careers
A degree from ΒιΆΉΣ³» is internationally recognised and our Japanese alumni have gone on to do incredible things. Japanese graduates have taken up exciting roles at:
- JICA
- UNDP
- ILO
- IOM
- Asian Development Bank
- Embassies
- UNHCR
- UNICEF
Speak to an International Alumni Ambassador
Our international alumni ambassadors are recent graduates who help support the next generation of international students. Based in cities across Japan, they can help answer any questions you may have about studying at university via our online chat platform, Unibuddy.
Mami
Graduated: 2017
Course: MA International Education and Development
Current job title: Advocacy Officer for Save the Children Japan
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Yukari
Graduated: 2018
Course: MA Poverty and Development
Current job title: Adolescent Development Officer at UNICEF Uganda and former Country Officer for Japan International Corperation Agency (JIKA)
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Alumni network
We also have an alumni network based in Japan who can discuss with you their experiences of studying at ΒιΆΉΣ³». Find out more.
A meet up of the ΒιΆΉΣ³» Japanese Alumni Association in Japan.
Our Japanese Alumni Association (USAAJ) provide a student support network and organise activities such as:
- member dinners and parties, often with university staff
- British Council and Foreign and Commonwealth Office events
- academic seminars
- counselling prospective students at education exhibitions
- briefing new students before they go to the UK.
Email James, our International Officer for Japan, at j.i.minhas@sussex.ac.uk to contact the association.
Alumni stories
Read about the experiences of four of our Japanese alumni, who have gone on to work for organisations as esteemed as the United Nations and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Get in touch
Talk to James
James Minhas is our International Officer for Japan based on campus.
Having graduated from ΒιΆΉΣ³» and worked with international students for several years, James is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Email: j.i.minhas@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 872894
Unibuddy:
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Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Find a representative in Japan
The University has a dedicated ΒιΆΉΣ³» Japan Country Officer, Kazuki Kido, based in BEO’s offices in Tokyo.
ΒιΆΉΣ³» is represented by professional agencies in Japan.
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 ΒιΆΉΣ³». Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.
See our list of agents in Tokyo and Osaka.
- Tokyo
Email: study@beo.jp
Address: Okada Bldg. 4F, 1-19-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002Talk to our dedicated Japan Country officer, Kazuki, about studying at ΒιΆΉΣ³»: k.kido@beo.jp.
Email: tokyo@ukeducation.jp
Address: Takagi Building 3F, Kamiosaki 2−15−14, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo-to, 141-0021, Japan - Osaka
Email: osaka@beo.jp
Address: 3rd Floor Inoi Building 2, 2-9-19 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0012Email: osaka@ukeducation.jp
Address: 2F Nissei Building East, 2-2-13 Shibata, Kita-Ku, Osaka, 530-0012
Partnerships
We work with universities in Japan on staff and student exchange and joint research programmes. Our partner universities include:
Events
Meet us online at one of the following virtual events to find out more about studying at ΒιΆΉΣ³».
SIUK Webinar
Title: ‘From ΒιΆΉΣ³» to JICA and beyond: Development Studies at the ΒιΆΉΣ³» and Japanese graduate careers’
Location: Online
Date and time: Thursday 10 February, 6-7pm JST.
This webinar will be hosted by our International Officer, James Minhas. It will feature talks from our Japanese alumni consuls, (from JICA), and (from Save the Children, Japan).
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BEO Online Fair
Location: Online
Date and time: Sunday 13 March, 3-8.20pm (JST)
Contact: James Minhas and Kazuki Kido.
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SIUK Online Fair
Location: Online
Date and time: Saturday 26 March (time to be confirmed)
Contact: James Minhas.
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