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Studying in Brighton and Hove is great for students who want to live in a cultural hub, and as there’s loads going on, there are plenty of reasons you should study in this city. It offers strong connections to other cities across the South East and further afield, including regular direct trains to London. If Brighton and Hove is on your list of places to consider for uni, you’ll need to know what exactly you can do, how you’ll get around the area, and importantly what everything costs. Fortunately for you, whatever you need to know about studying in Brighton and Hove, we’ve covered it in our student guide to the city.
- Student activities in Brighton and Hove
- Nightlife in Brighton and Hove
- Student accommodation in Brighton and Hove
- Transport in Brighton and Hove
- Student costs in Brighton and Hove
- What Brighton and Hove is known for
- Universities in Brighton and Hove
Student activities in Brighton and Hove
As it’s located on the coast, one of the most popular student activities in Brighton and Hove is checking out the beach. A long walk, a picnic, a sunbathe, a swim or all of the above are great ways to pass a summer weekend.
In case the weather isn’t great, or if you don’t fancy sand in your toes, there are plenty of other things to get up to. You could visit Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, or the Hove Museum of Creativity. If art and museums aren’t your thing, you could check out one of the city’s many cinemas or theatres.
Read our list of the top 10 things to do for students in Brighton and Hove.
Nightlife in Brighton and Hove
Wanting to hit the town? You’re in luck – Brighton and Hove is well-known for its nightlife. You could head to Komedia for a comedy night (perfect if a sober night out is what you’re after), or hit up one of the city’s many clubs or pubs. Some of the popular student spots include The Prince Albert, The Great Eastern, Pryzm and Casablanca. You’ll find student nights on offer, as well as a range of different genres of music.
Student accommodation in Brighton and Hove
Your accommodation costs in Brighton and Hove will depend on which uni you’re attending, and what accommodation you opt for. At the University of Sussex, prices vary between £119 to £208.
At the University of Brighton, if you’re living in one of their Brighton-based halls, ensuite rooms start from £175. For a shared bathroom room, prices start from £160 per week for a single room.
If you opt to live in privately rented accommodation instead, you can expect to pay between £770 per month for a room in a shared house, or you could opt for a studio or one-bed flat. Prices for these typically start at around £1,300 per month.
It’s important to check what’s included in your rent. Uni halls are usually all-inclusive, which means all your bills and utilities are included (but you might have to pay for laundry facilities). If you rent privately, you’ll probably need to budget for bills on top of your rent. In a shared house, this would likely be around £75 per month.
Transport in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is well-connected, with trains running to a range of other major UK cities. An off-peak return ticket to London costs around £22 or £80 to Birmingham. Buying in advance can often get you cheaper deals on train tickets, and you can also get 1/3 off train tickets if you invest in the 16-25 rail card.
A one-day bus pass costs around £3.60 in Brighton, or you could buy a weekly or monthly pass to get a better deal. Most of the city is walkable, however, so you may not use the local transport network often enough to make the longer-term passes a good deal.
Student costs in Brighton and Hove
Living in Brighton, you should expect to have the following monthly essential expenses outside of your rent and tuition:
- £250 on groceries and hygiene products
- £75 on utilities (if not included in rent)
- £40 on laundry (if not included in rent)
- £20 on course books
You’ll also have some non-essential costs associated with socialising that you may want to consider:
- £15 for a meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- £5 for a pint
- £10 for club entry
And of course, you’ll want to have something left over for shopping on the Lanes and North Laine!
Read our detailed breakdown of the cost of living in Brighton and Hove for students.
What Brighton and Hove is known for
Brighton and Hove is known in the UK for its nightlife and inclusive community. It’s also famous in the UK for being one of the most LGBT+ friendly cities in the country. Every year there’s a huge Pride celebration, which people travel to attend from all over the UK. It doesn’t stop at Pride though, as you’ll find lots of LGBT+ bars and clubs around the city.
Universities in Brighton and Hove
There are two universities in Brighton and Hove: the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. The University of Sussex ranks 50th among UK unis according to Complete University Guide’s 2024 league tables, while the University of Brighton ranks 58th in the UK for research quality according to the same league tables. Both unis offer over a hundred undergraduate courses in a range of disciplines, so you’ll be sure to find a course to suit you.
