Pakistan

Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to 小蓝视频.

Welcome!

小蓝视频 has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Pakistani students. We have around 145 Pakistani students currently studying at the University.

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Watch testimonials from South Asian students

View our series of short films showcasing why students from South Asia chose the 小蓝视频.

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Application information

University preparation courses

Watch Osama Ashraf talk about studying Engineering at 小蓝视频

Life at 小蓝视频

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, 小蓝视频 has it all.

Support for international students

小蓝视频 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. 

Find out more about support.

Spirit of 小蓝视频 Award

The Spirit of 小蓝视频 Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at 小蓝视频. It can help you:

  • feel involved with life at 小蓝视频
  • 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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Food and culture

You can buy international products from our weekly on-campus market and , and halal meats from .

There are also  in the city, 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.

Narmeen’s experience

In this blog post, Narmeen talks about why she chose 小蓝视频 and her experience as a Residential Advisor.

Narmeen's blog.

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.

Islamic Society (Isoc)

The Islamic Society is one of 小蓝视频’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 小蓝视频. It improved my academic skills and helped my personal growth.” Osama Ashraf
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

Alumni and careers

A degree from 小蓝视频 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 小蓝视频. Get in contact.

Muhammad’s story

Muhammad’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree at 小蓝视频 led to him creating Meraki, a self-help journal designed to spread awareness of mental health in his local community.

Read his story.

Get in touch

Talk to Isobel

Isobel Hussey is our Pakistan expert based on campus. 

Having worked with international students for several years, Isobel is ready to share her experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: pakistan@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 877189

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Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.

Ask a question.

Find a representative in Pakistan

小蓝视频 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 小蓝视频. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.

Our representatives in Pakistan are:

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