It consistently praises the interdisciplinary skills developed through our programmes and the quality of the practical and managerial skills that our students acquire. 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. The value is set at the rate of tuition fees for European Union students, but the bursaries are open to all nationalities. 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. The excellent Students' Union and a huge number and variety of groups, clubs and societies provide a broad range of activities and social outlets. It's a young person's city, with a lively inexpensive nightscene, and many opportunities for fun. Ten per cent of Brighton and Hove's population are university students, and many of the remainder are graduates who fell in love with Brighton and stayed.