Where to liveWhen you first move to a new city, finding somewhere to live can seem like a daunting task. At Sussex we have a wide range of housing options geared to the needs of postgraduate students. You may want to live by the sea in Brighton & Hove, or in the rolling parkland of the University campus; you may have children or other particular housing needs. Whatever your preferences, our Housing Office is happy to discuss them with you. We put considerable effort into helping postgraduate students find suitable accommodation and can provide many benefits and services, such as:
University-managed accommodationWe have expanded our housing for all categories of students in recent years, adding over 720 en-suite rooms at Stanmer Court and Swanborough in 2007. All University-managed housing is self-catering with shared kitchens and other communal areas. If you live in one of our residences, you enjoy the benefits of having a ready-made student community and facilities specifically designed with your needs in mind. On campusPostgraduate accommodation on campus is typically found in Brighthelm and in Stanmer Court, which is one of the University’s most recently built residences. Each of the Brighthelm houses has five study-bedrooms and communal facilities, while Stanmer Court comprises a number of self-contained flats with large kitchen-diners and individual en-suite bathrooms. There are also some studio units for postgraduate students in Stanmer Court and a number of shared rooms in East Slope. All kitchens have full cooking facilities, but there are also many places on campus to buy meals and snacks. Brighton & HoveThe University’s main postgraduate housing development, consisting of 124 places, is a purpose-built seafront residence in the centre of Brighton. The accommodation, on King’s Road, is arranged in self-catering flats, mostly in units of six study-bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathrooms. In addition to the seafront residence, we own and manage a number of other smaller properties in Brighton & Hove, some of which are let exclusively to postgraduates. RentsRents for the 2009-2010 academic year have not yet been finalised. As a guide, in the 2008-2009 academic year the weekly rent for a study bedroom in Brighthelm was £97.50 inclusive; £89.50 plus service charge for King’s Road; £104 per week inclusive for Stanmer Court; and approximately £60 per person per week for a shared room in East Slope. These rents compare favourably with many other universities. Private-sector housing in Brighton and the surrounding areaWe provide help and assistance to graduate students looking for accommodation in the private rented sector through the University Housing Office, which maintains an online database of all types of furnished accommodation – flats, houses, bedsits and private lodgings – in Brighton & Hove, Lewes and the surrounding area. Prospective students looking for accommodation in the private sector can search online on the University’s ‘Studentpad’ website which is updated daily. If you are off campus and wish to access Studentpad, you will need to contact the Housing Office for the current password. To do so, you should email housing@sussex.ac.uk quoting your registration or application number. Students with childrenThere are about 60 small family flats in University-managed residences, mostly on campus. Most flats have only one bedroom, which means that they are normally allocated to families with one small child. Family flats are in such heavy demand that they are let only to students with accompanying children. Once your application for a family flat is received, you will be placed on a waiting list until a suitable flat becomes free. We cannot guarantee when they will be available and advise you not to bring your family to Sussex until suitable accommodation has been confirmed in writing by the University. Housing for students with disabilitiesThere are two ground-floor rooms in an on-campus house in the Brighthelm residence, which are suitable for postgraduate students with certain disabilities. There is also specially adapted accommodation for wheelchair users in Stanmer Court and in one of the University’s off-campus units located in King’s Road, Brighton. If you require adapted accommodation, we advise you to discuss your needs with us at an early stage, before submitting an application. Contact the Disability Advisor for details. 
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Ronak’s perspective
‘I’m in the final year of my DPhil in Biochemistry and I’m also a Residential Advisor (RA) in King’s Road. Being an RA means I offer help and advice to students with any problems that arise, especially to those that are new to the country, and bring to the attention of staff any issues residents may have. I also help to organise social events for the residents too. ‘There’s a great mix of students living here and you get to meet some fascinating people from all over the world, which is a great way to discover new things about different cultures and ways of life. As the campus is only a short bus or train ride away, you never feel isolated from university life either. The best thing about living in King’s Road is being so close to the beach, as well as all the best bars, restaurants and clubs in Brighton! ‘I’ve made some great friends and had some of the best times of my life here at King’s Road. I can’t recommend it highly enough – you won’t be disappointed!’ Ronak Lakhani Emina’s perspective
‘As an international student, I know that leaving home isn’t always easy. People you know and those that you love are suddenly so far away. But I’ve found living in King’s Road has guaranteed that I’ve quickly made great friends – there are so many like-minded students and you’re based in the centre of Brighton, overlooking the sea, so you’re never short of things to do. ‘The most special thing about Brighton is the beautiful coast that just hypnotises you. Whether you prefer walking, jogging, cycling, studying outside or just lying on the beach, Brighton is perfect. The view of the open sea from the residence is really amazing. It makes you think you are on holiday, but there are enough students in King’s Road to remind you that there are also lectures to be attended and work to be done. It’s a great setting for making the most of the university experience and I’ve never felt detached from campus life.’ Emina Bacevina Stephanie’s perspective
‘Having not lived in the city before, I was initially nervous about finding a privately rented property in Brighton & Hove, so I contacted the Housing Office at Sussex to see if they could offer any advice. They were really happy to help, and directed me to Studentpad – a website run by the Housing Office – that lists rental properties in Brighton & Hove. Once you’ve got your password, all you need to do is fill in the online form saying what kind of house you need. It’s as simple as that! ‘By far the best thing about the service is that you know that the properties belong to landlords who are registered with the University, meaning you can move into a house knowing it has been well maintained and is safe to live in. ‘Once I’d chosen my house, I was even able to take my tenancy agreement to the Housing Office for them to check over!’ Stephanie Wells |
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For pre-application enquiries:Student Recruitment Services |
For post-application enquiries:Postgraduate Admissions |
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Teaching term dates 2009-2010 | ||
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Spring term |
Summer term |
| Postgraduate students will normally be registered from 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010 | ||