Open Days

Discover life at Sussex at one of our Undergraduate Open Days.

October Open Day

Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Location: University of Sussex campus, Falmer

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November Open Day

Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Location: University of Sussex campus, Falmer

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Your future starts right here, right now

You’ll find a warm welcome at Sussex, with over 100 different languages spoken on campus and the diverse, creative city of Brighton on our doorstep. 

Book a place on one of our Autumn Open Days and experience this inclusive atmosphere for yourself. Ask questions, meet our community and decide if Sussex is the right fit for you. 

  • Video transcript

    [Intro MUSIC: Lively beats]

    [On screen text: US , University of Sussex, Brighton]

    [A young woman (the protagonist) doom scrolls alone on her phone. A University of Sussex's post catches her eye. She pauses and clicks on the Sussex's logo.]

    [The world opens into a montage of video footage showing the lectures, and study spaces. Brief flashes of social media reactions.]

    Student voiceover: Do I even want to go to uni?

    Student voiceover: There are so many choices.

    Student voiceover: I had no idea what to do.

    [The protagonist glides through campus on an office chair.]

    [Voiceover: Welcome to the University of Sussex.]

    [The protagonist lands in a seminar room. A lecturer wrapping up over the rising noise.]

    Lecturer: If you have any questions, let me know.

    Lecturer: Ok, that's looking really good.

    [Students chat in the background as they leave the classroom]

    Student voiceover: Anyone going to town?

    Student voiceover: Maybe a little bit later.

    Student voiceover: Do you want to go together?

    [Flutters of the surrounding South Downs countryside and Brighton beach.]

    Student voiceover: There's such a variety to do.

    Student voiceover: Where do I want to live?

    Student voiceover: Do I want to be close to the sea?

    [On the beach, a group of friends giggle as a wave splashes them. The protagonist looks on.]

    Student voiceover: The people, the places, there's just so much to do.

    [Their umbrellas get caught by the wind and fly down the beach.]

    Student voiceover: Yeah, I love being close to the beach. Even when it's raining.

    [We whip into a basketball scene, tight shots of the sport unfolding.]

    Student voice: There's so many clubs ad societies.

    [Montage of clubs, societies and sports fly past.]

    Student voice: I've just made so many friends.

    Student voice: I really like the campus life.

    [She lands back in the original room. Objects wobble. She looks at her phone — the Sussex logo fills the screen. She smiles and clicks on the Sussex logo]

    [End card: It starts Right Here. Right Now. University of Sussex, Brighton]

Why choose Sussex?

There are many reasons to make Sussex your first choice, from clubs and societies to award-winning careers support. 

Help with travel costs

We want to make sure everyone can visit us at an Open Day. That’s why we’re helping with the cost of travel for you and a guest if you’re eligible.

Depending on where you live, you can claim between £25 and £75.

Find out how to get to our Falmer campus. 

Public transport tree-planting scheme

If you take public transport to an Open Day at Sussex in 2026, we’ll plant a tree. 

This is part of the Your Root to Sussex initiative, a collaboration with the South Downs Trust. Find out how to get involved. 

We pride ourselves on our mission of becoming one of the most sustainable universities in the world. 

Campus accessibility

We want your visit to be safe and enjoyable, so the guidance below will help you prepare for your day with us. 

You can visit the Student Centre throughout your day to hear about the support available to students.

  • Disabled parking

    When you book your place you can let us know your access requirements, including parking. When you arrive on campus you will need to display your blue badge.

    You will then be directed to one of our disabled parking spaces, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day.

  • Making your way around campus

    All rooms and lecture theatres used on Open Days have wheelchair access. There are accessible toilets available from all of our locations on-campus.

    All of our lecture theatres and rooms have a floor plan with exit routes and assistance points. If you have any questions about the routes, you can ask a member of staff and they will be happy to help.

    To find out about accessible campus tours, head to the campus tour departure point and a member of staff or student ambassador will be happy to help.

    Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome on campus.

  • Quiet spaces on campus

    Our campus has lots of open space where you can get away from the crowds.

    At every Open Day there will be an allocated quiet room if you need to take some time out. Just check the event programme for details.

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