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University of Sussex
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- Website
- sussex.ac.uk
- Founded
- 1961
- Rankings that list it
- 2 of 13 tracked
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Startup and research standing
Where University of Sussex stands
- in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
- #44
- 2026
- alumni founders, 83 companies
- 86
- 2026
- raised by those companies
- $768M
- 2026
- university rankings list it
- 2 of 13
- Rankings ledger
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities | 2026 | #44 | No prior edition | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
| CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #270 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
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Overview
The University of Sussex, founded in 1961, is a leading public research university in the UK. It was established as the first of the UK's 'plate glass universities' and has a strong focus on innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and research across various fields, including arts, sciences, and social sciences. Originally starting as the University College of Sussex in 1959, it received its Royal Charter in 1961. The university has grown significantly from its initial 52 students to over 13,000, emphasizing research excellence and community outreach.
Ranked near University of Sussex in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | ESADE | 89 | 84 | $3.8B | |
| 40 | Loughborough University | 89 | 87 | $945M | |
| 42 | Aalto University | 87 | 74 | $1.5B | |
| 42 | Technical University of Denmark | 87 | 80 | $1B | |
| 44 | University of SussexThis page | 86 | 83 | $768M | |
| 45 | Politecnico di Milano | 85 | 76 | $575M | |
| 46 | University of Westminster | 79 | 77 | $1.6B | |
| 47 | Chalmers University of Technology | 77 | 62 | $615M | |
| 47 | Middlesex University | 77 | 77 | $704M | |
| 49 | Lancaster University | 75 | 72 | $3.3B | |
| 49 | University of Liverpool | 75 | 74 | $3.8B | |
| 49 | University of St. Gallen | 75 | 68 | $3.8B |
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- PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities, 2026
- CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List), 2026
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