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Sort:Latest reviewsThe University of Sussex is such a vibrant, friendly and tolerant university. There are lots of societies so you are guaranteed to find a society that would suit your interests. There's always such a open and social atmosphere around uni and on campus. I found that the lectures and seminars at the University of Sussex were very engaging and interactive throughout my time at Sussex. As a third year, I couldn't be happier with my uni choice and I have had a great time at Sussex and made great friends and learned a lot about myself along the way.
Love the campus, so many amazing study facilities like the library and student centre, however it would be even better if the student centre had more quiet study areas like the second floor. Alongside this, I believe there should be more communal areas such as Northfield bar and Falmer bar, as Falmer bar is one of the more relaxed places where u can meet people. There are common rooms around the campus, and I think these should be advertised more.
The university is beautiful and fantastic teaching and facilities. The prices in the co op are a bit high
I love this Uni! The campus is beautiful, I’ve made a great group of friends, and it forces me to be the best I can be. I can’t recommend enough.
I think the facilities on campus makes it such a great place to study, the undergoing research that takes place at the uni labs are incredible and world-changing, makimg it such an exciting place to learn. I think a lot of buildings are very old, miserable and old fashioned so I think some could be re made to match the modern buildings on campus.
The best parts of Sussex Uni can mainly be boiled down to the great sense of community I felt as soon as I started. As someone who used to be more introverted, living in halls in my foundation year allowed me to make new friendships and boosted my confidence to talk to students and teachers without feeling nervous. I love the teaching style on my course, and the campus itself feels very safe and like a mini (or not so mini!) community within Brighton and Hove. I still feel just as excited about my uni experience as I did back in September 2023. One thing I think the campus could benefit from is more colour and vibrancy, especially through the autumn/winter months. As this can be quite a difficult time, with mental health and economic issues rife, adding more light to campus would be a great benefit. It would also be great if the library remained open 24 hours a day as it was before - even if this was only on weekends/certain days of the week.
Everyone, from staff to students, are very welcoming making the experience of moving in and getting settled in a new place so much easier. You can easily reach out to anyone help, I arrived late and from a different country and with this being my first time in the UK I had a lot of adjusting to do and had to learn to find my way around campus and Brighton, I missed freshers week and the presentations and walk throughs, but as soon as arrived I was offered help by my course’s personal tutor with my course and what I missed. It was easier than I expected to make friends as well, most people are very willing to make new friends and to talk to new people. I am very aware that no institution is perfect or can ever be perfect, and if it is for one person it would be far from it to another, but I am very thankful for the experiences I’ve had up until now, the institution is big and full of opportunities every week, they host activities every now and then, there are many communities and societies to choose from including extra curricular activities, the teaching is very detailed and most of my modules offer either help desks, peer assisted learning or drop in sessions weekly. I really hope I manage to make the best of the opportunities given by the universities to make the most of my time here.
Good teaching , it’s easy to ask questions and gain information from lecturers and seminar tutors.
Best = The people and community on Sussex make it a fun and social place to live Worst= The fire alarm test bell waking me up in the morning
Best aspects of campus - the amount of food spots and spots for relaxation. Places to study- library, student centre, bramber house etc is great Worst aspects - Expensive food - coop, eat central etc Location and travel isn’t the best. More frequent buses. Campus accomodations - prices are too high and quality is too low. Reduce the prices.
18-24 years
I think the professors are all super supportive and the lecture content is really interesting. Campus has lots of activities and offers students opportunities to connect with others and find friends. The only thing that could be improved is the accessibility of campus eg there are lots of stairs in buildings.
I've been here for a month now and it's amazing. The student life is impeccable, the teaching is good and the lecturers easily keep me and everyone else engaged and interested in the topic.
It is a great University, all my lecturers have been captivating and made me feel excited to learn. I am in a placement year and had great support finding a placement. The location of the University is a bit difficult but the campus is beautiful.
The University has an inspiring environment with supportive lecturers, diverse students, and great opportunities to develop creative and critical thinking. The campus facilities and sense of community also make it a great place to study.
Sussex combines great facilities, a beautiful campus, and an unbeatable location. The library, study spaces, and sports centre are modern and student-focused. The peaceful Falmer setting is perfect for studying, while Brighton’s beaches and city life are just minutes away. The Students’ Union is active, welcoming, and full of societies that make it easy to find your people. Plus, Sussex’s academic, wellbeing, and career support make you feel genuinely cared for. Sussex isn’t just a place to study—it’s a vibrant, supportive community.
Sussex is the perfect place to complete an amazing course but have the student life that fits you both at once. The courses are created with such care and enthusiasm, all the staff are willing to help with anything and make your uni experience best it can be. It can be hard to start off at uni while everything is full on and happens very quickly. The uni is also harder for travel for those who live in brighton town/hove. Some readings can also be extremely long and it can be difficult to allow time for this if you don’t live on campus.
18-24 years
First gen student
So far the best thing about uni life at Sussex has got to be the fact that Brighton is only a 10 minute train ride away, lovely beach, great sunsets, and shopping in Churchill square? Can’t go wrong with it. I’d say also that there is just SO much to do on campus, like I saw people doing karaoke this morning in library square, it’s like the campus never runs out of things to do! I’d say the only improvement would be that the buildings are very… well, old and worn down. so the look of the campus isn’t so “woww” as you’d think haha! So perhaps in need of an update. however the greenery when you walk is something I personally (as someone who adores nature) love!
18-24 years
First gen student
Positives: The highlight is definitely the new Student Centre. It’s a modern, bright, and comfortable space that makes studying genuinely enjoyable. It feels like the standard the rest of the campus should meet. I’ve also had some lecturers who clearly care about their students and do their best to support learning. When that happens, it reminds you why you came to university in the first place. Negatives: Unfortunately, the overall environment feels inconsistent. Many of the older buildings look dated and poorly maintained. The facilities could use serious attention, and the toilets in those older areas are often in bad condition. It gives the impression that upkeep isn’t prioritised, which affects how comfortable you feel on campus.
Studying at the University of Sussex has been quite interesting. The campus is surrounded by nature, which makes it a peaceful place to study, but it’s also a train or bus ride from Brighton. i will admit though the bus rides are not that quick in the mornings when trying to get to 9 am classes. there’s always something to do on campus. The diversity of students creates a really open and friendly community. On the downside, the cost of living in Brighton can be quite high, and sometimes university admin processes feel a bit slow. But overall, the balance of teaching, strong student support, and a vibrant social scene makes Sussex a fantastic place to study and grow.
4.3
Beautiful location, everyone is lovely. Improvements can be the support given.
In person lectures are better than online lectures because online always has issues with people's mics being on. Not much contact with lecturers or tutors due to large number of students. Small course hours
Worth the money, right in the middle of campus so it's easy to get to lectures and events. Maintained and looks good. Issues with some people.