Pakistan
Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Βι¶ΉΣ³».
Welcome!
Βι¶ΉΣ³» has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Pakistani students. We have around 145 Pakistani students currently studying at the University.
Contents
Narmeen’s experience
In this blog post, Narmeen talks about why she chose Βι¶ΉΣ³» and her experience as a Residential Advisor.
Application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Entry requirements for Pakistani 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.
Βι¶ΉΣ³» Pakistani Scholarship
The University offers a £3,000 tuition fee reduction for new postgraduate students who have Pakistani nationality, are classed as ’overseas’ for fees purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Βι¶ΉΣ³».
Find out more on our scholarships pages.
- 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.
Watch Osama Ashraf talk about studying Engineering at Βι¶ΉΣ³»
Life at Βι¶ΉΣ³»
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, Βι¶ΉΣ³» has it all.
Support for international students
Βι¶ΉΣ³» has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide:
- welfare support
- advice on immigration and applying for your visa
- guidance with searching for part-time jobs
- support with finding accommodation
- help to improve your English language and writing skills.
Food and culture
You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and .
Brighton also has a number of popular halal grocery shops and , ranging from Moroccan to Lebanese.
Religion
We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there is a coptic church and two mosques in Brighton.
Email the Islamic Society at isoc@ussu.sussex.ac.uk if you are going to bring your children and you want to enrol them in a school that teaches Arabic.
Clubs and 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.
- the
Societies are a fantastic way of trying new experiences and making new friends. Browse the gallery for a taste of what’s on offer.
The Dog Walking Society frequently take trips across the local countryside (pictured before social distancing).
Βι¶ΉΣ³» is home to 40 sports clubs, with many represented on a national level.
Holi, organised by the South Asian Students’ Society, is one of the most popular activities on campus each year.
The Politics Society regularly hosts debates with key political figures.
Βι¶ΉΣ³» has a range of international societies. The Italian Society (pictured) go for trips to local Italian restaurants.
Βι¶ΉΣ³» has several performance societies where you can learn and showcase your dance and theatre skills (Swing Dance Society pictured).
Several musical societies, including the Folk Music Society (pictured) operate on campus.
Islamic Society (Isoc)
The Islamic Society is one of Βι¶ΉΣ³»’s most active societies, providing religious and social support services during your time at university.
The Islamic Society provides:
- free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
- Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
- breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.
“I spent the most important years of my life at Βι¶ΉΣ³». It improved my academic skills and helped my personal growth.” Osama Ashraf
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
Alumni and careers
A degree from Βι¶ΉΣ³» is internationally recognised and our Pakistani alumni have gone on to do incredible things.
Notable alumni include Shamshad Akhtar, appointed by the UN Secretary-General as United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in December 2013.
Dr Akhtar also served as Governor of the Central Bank of Pakistan from 2006 to 2009; Vice President of the World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa Region; and held a range of senior posts in the Asian Development Bank.
We have an alumni network based in Pakistan who can chat with you about their experiences of studying at Βι¶ΉΣ³». Get in contact.
Business for Better
Join our Business School on the last Wednesday of every month for a series of TEDx style talks with successful Βι¶ΉΣ³» business alumni. Find out about how they're making a positive impact on society, followed by an interview and an open question and answer session.
Muhammad’s story
Muhammad’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree at Βι¶ΉΣ³» led to him creating Meraki, a self-help journal designed to spread awareness of mental health in his local community.
Get in touch
Talk to Leo
Leo Cutting is our Indian expert based on campus.
Having worked with international students for several years, Leo is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.
Email: l.cutting@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 877567
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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 Pakistan
Βι¶ΉΣ³» is represented by a number of professional agencies in Pakistan.
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 Βι¶ΉΣ³».
Our representatives in Pakistan are:
- Faisalabad
- Islamabad
- Karachi
- Lahore
HR Consultants and
in Gulberg and DHA
- Multan
- Peshawar
- Rawalpindi
Events
Meet us online at one of the following virtual events to find out more about studying at Βι¶ΉΣ³».
Study UK Virtual Fair - Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka February 2021
Location: Online
Date: 20 February 2021
Time: TBC
Contact information: Leo Cutting, l.cutting@sussex.ac.uk
An opportunity for students to meet with the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Senior International Officer for Central and South Asia, Leo Cutting.