Key facts
safe and cosmopolitan, Fairtrade campus
a Co-op supermarket with a post office and a newsagent; banks; launderettes; and a bookshop
a diverse range of cafés and bars
a health centre, dentist and pharmacy
surrounded by the South Downs National Park
Image gallery: campus
One of the benefits of being a student at Sussex is our beautiful campus. Set in acres of parkland, the friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere and thriving social life make the Sussex campus an excellent place to be.
Living on campus is so convenient because everything is on hand, with lectures and social and sports facilities just a short walk away. The campus has most of the facilities you will need, including a Co-op supermarket with a newsagent and a post office, a weekly market, launderettes, banks and a bookshop.
Sussex has Fairtrade status, and we are committed to selling Fairtrade foods in our shops and restaurants. There are plenty of places to eat, so although our accommodation is self catering, you won’t always have to do your own cooking. In Bramber House, the lively ground-floor dining hall is open early until late, with snacks, a deli counter and a choice of hot food. The first-floor restaurant offers buffet-counter service with a chef’s station and salad bar, as well as a coffee and wine bar.
With so many people living and working on campus, socialising is of major importance. Among the many other catering outlets on campus, the Library Café and Arts Piazza Café are great places to meet your friends for lunch or coffee. The two Students' Union bars are always friendly, and the other social centres on campus are good places to relax.
Campus services include a health centre, a dentist, a pharmacy, the interdenominational Meeting House chaplaincy, and an Islamic prayer room. The University also operates a 24-hour, year-round security/reception point to assist anyone who needs help.
Visit us
Why not experience what student life is like on campus for yourself? We offer a variety of opportunities to visit year-round.
Our annual Open Days give you the opportunity to talk to academic tutors, attend subject presentations and student-life talks, and take guided campus tours. You can also take a look inside the student residences and go on a free guided bus tour of Brighton.
Our Open Day will take place on:
Saturday 5 October 2013
If you can’t make it to our Open Day, we also offer twice-weekly guided campus tours, tailored group visits for schools and colleges, and regular mature-student advice sessions, as well as self-guided tour information.
To check available dates and to book a place on any of these events, go to Visit us and Open Days.
We look forward to meeting you!
Oliver's student perspective
‘Any concern I had about fitting in or feeling at home at Sussex was soon forgotten as I settled into University life. Every day on campus is full of excitement, opportunity and the famous Brighton seagull.
‘Campus provides you with the perfect lifestyle to complement studying at Sussex. It’s not just set in the Sussex Downs – it feels a part of it! You can take a woodland walk, grab a bite to eat or play a bit of sport on the greens, all on your way to lectures.
‘Everywhere you go on campus you can't help but be struck by the friendly atmosphere. This doesn't just come from the people you meet but from the academic staff who greet you with a smile when you enter your lecture, or the porter when you pick up your post.
'This atmosphere continues on the short journey by bike, train or bus into Brighton, arguably the most vibrant, energetic and stimulating city in the country.
‘All in all, this combination makes for a tremendous experience, making you wish that your degree was longer.’
Oliver Daw
LLB in Law