Can students work while studying at University of Sussex?
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2 Answers
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Yes, international students can work part-time while studying at Sussex University.
Working for 20 hours per week is allowed during the ongoing term.
Working full time during vacations and when the programme ends is allowed.
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Since University of Sussex is Located near Brighton and Hove, the students get various opportunities to search for part-time jobs. The university hosts a Part-time Jobs Fair at the start of the Autumn term that students can benefit from or drop-in for employers recruiting students for part-time work. The UK has a national minimum wage policy as of April 2025 as per the age of the employee, and this includes:
- Age 25 and over: GBP 8.72 per hour
- Age 21 to 24: GBP 8.20 per hour
- Age 18 to 20: GBP 6.45 per hour
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One-time expenses that Indian students need to make after getting enrolled in the University of Sussex consist of travel, insurance, television license, bedding, kitchen utensils etc.. These expenses are as follows:
Particulars | Cost in GBP | Cost in INR |
|---|---|---|
12-month network saver bus ticket | GBP 650 | INR 76.8K |
Insurance | GBP 174.50 | INR 20.6K |
Television license | GBP 174.50 | INR 20.6K |
Bedding | GBP 38 | INR 4.4K |
Basic kitchen utensils | GBP 58 | INR 6.8K |
Laptop | GBP 865 | INR 1L |
TOTAL | GBP 1,785.50 | INR 2.1L |
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Particulars | Monthly Cost of Living (GBP) | Monthly Cost of Living (INR) |
|---|---|---|
Rent | GBP 537.33 - 1,235 | INR 63.4K - 1.4L |
Households bills | GBP 151.58 - 231.14 | INR 17.9K - 27.3K |
Mobile phone contract (average) sim only | GBP 4.46 - 26 | INR 527.02 - 3K |
Food | GBP 216.67 - 303.33 | INR 25.6K - 35.8K |
Laundry | GBP 34.67 - 60.67 | INR 4K - 7.1K |
Study Material | GBP 43.33 - 65 | INR 5.1K - 7.6K |
Personal care and toiletries | GBP 108.33 - 151.67 | INR 12.8K - 17.9K |
Going out, socialising and hobbies | GBP 43.33 | INR 5.1K |
Clothes, shoes and accessories | GBP 130 - 260 | INR 15.3K - 30.7K |
Student content insurance | GBP 37.06 | INR 4.3K |
TOTAL | GBP 1,274.21 - 2,403.75 | INR 1.5L - 2.8L |
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En-suite options | Cost per week | Number of Flatmates | Distance from Library |
|---|---|---|---|
East Slope Residencies | GBP 214.83 | 6 - 8 | 0.2 miles |
Northfield Flats | GBP 214.83 | 6 - 8 | 0.3 miles |
Stanmer Court Flats | GBP 199.78 | 4 - 6 | 0.3 miles |
Swanborough Flats | GBP 214.83 | 4 - 7 | 0.2 miles |
Lewes Court Flats | GBP 199.78 | 5 - 6 | 0.4 miles |
Shared bathroom options | Cost per week | Number of Flatmates | Distance from Library |
|---|---|---|---|
East Slope Residencies | GBP 189 | 11 - 12 | 0.2 miles |
Brighthelm Houses | GBP 182.63 | 5 | 0.4 miles |
Lewes Court Flats | GBP 128.73 | 5 - 6 | 0.4 miles |
Norwich House | GBP 123.20 | 12 | 0.3 miles |
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