The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, as the University attracts students from over 100 countries to come and study at Sussex. There are also opportunities for you to study abroad. A large number and range of courses are available in this popular scheme, and these run from Terms 3 to 6. Students taking the Minors in Environmental Science or in European, Management or North American Studies fulfil the Arts requirement with courses they take within these Minors. Accommodation Sussex offers a range of student housing and aims to provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to live, work and develop a sense of independence.
Many students choose to live in Brighton after the first year.
The campus The University of Sussex has one of the most attractive campuses in the UK, set in a purpose-built site in downland just on the edge of Brighton. The University of Sussex is a friendly place to be, with a diverse mixture of arts and science Schools and an even balance of men and women. There is excellent public transport between campus and Brighton, with frequent bus and train services which run into the late evening. London is only another 50 minutes away. Brighton is a young person's city, with a lively inexpensive night scene, and many opportunities for fun.