University of Sussex

At the University of Sussex, you are only an hour by train from London, 10 minutes from Brighton, and close to some of the most iconic coastlines of Southern England, including the chalk hills of South Downs. The University of Sussex is a suitable study abroad location for most majors and is particularly strong in Politics, International Development, History, Sociology, and Anthropology. Students have the unique opportunity to enroll in a full course load for the academic year or for one semester, learning alongside UK students and international students from all over the globe. This site is excellent for independent and adaptable students who want to take advantage of Sussex's unique geographic location!

Current Sophomores can apply to study abroad during their Junior year at sa.holycross.edu

FALL 2025 PROGRAM DATES

Welcome Week Sept. 22 - Sept. 26
Semester one begins Sept. 29

Teaching begins Sept. 29

Fall term ends Dec. 12

Winter Vacation Dec. 13 - Jan. 4, 2026

Semester one assessment period begins Jan. 5

Semester one assessment period ends Jan. 17

SPRING 2025 PROGRAM DATES

Orientation Dates Jan. 22 - Jan. 24
Semester two begins Jan. 27

Teaching begins Jan. 27

Fall term ends Apr. 11

Spring vacation Apr. 12 - May 4

Summer term begins May 6

Semester two assessment periods begins May 6

Summer term ends May 24

Semester two assessment period ends May 24

All study abroad students must plan to stay until the end of the exam period, as they cannot arrange to take exams at a time other than the one assigned for the class. See the Student Contract for the policy.

The most up-to-date term dates can be found on the Sussex website.

South Downs National Park

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Getting There

You will purchase a flight to Heathrow from your 'home airport'- wherever that may be! Once you land, we recommend using the University coaches that you can book in advance that run during "Arrivals Weekend."

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Discover Brighton

Surrounded by South Downs national park, the University of Sussex might be the most naturally beautiful campus on offer for study abroad in the UK! It is also just a short 10-minute bus ride to Brighton city center--known for the famous Brighton Pier. Brighton’s seafront is the ideal place to soak up the sun in the summer, or take bracing walks to clear your head on winter days. Near the waterfront, you’ll find a maze of alleyways crammed with cafés, restaurants, nightclubs, quirky boutiques, and antique shops. Brighton is proud of its ranking as one of the top LGBT+-friendly cities in the UK and one of the most inclusive communities anywhere in Europe.

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