University of Sussex Accommodation

About the University of Sussex 

1. University of Sussex distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 20 minutes

• Taxi - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 1.5 hours

2. The University of Sussex has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £4,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Sussex follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Sussex on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted in June. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - June

• New postgraduate - February

• For returning students - May

5. Other Campuses of the University of Sussex

• University of Sussex International Study Centre

The University of Sussex Off-Campus Housing Options

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Brighton. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £550/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Sussex accommodation options include iQ Brighton, Hillfort House, and iQ Sawmills.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,650/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Sussex private lets include Double ensuite bedroom, in a residence near Regency Square, Brighton Park.

Secure Private University of Sussex Student Apartments Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Sussex

1. Lewes Road

Lewes Road’s average rent is around £600/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include iQ Abacus House, Holden Court, and Pavilion Point.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

2. Moulsecoomb

Moulsecoomb’s average rent is around £550/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Brighton Beach Suites, Princes House, and The Legacy.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

3. Coldean

Coldean’s average rent is around £500/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Kaplan Living Brighton, Vogue Studios, and Student Castle Brighton.

• Bus - 20-30 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.