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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsGood location, great campus and lovely people. It is also very safe.
18-24 years
Since starting my International Year 1 in Computer Science at University of Sussex, I’ve had a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. Here's a quick, honest take on it. The course itself is solid. It’s challenging but not overwhelming. I’m learning programming, networking, and databases, with a solid foundation for more advanced topics later. The pace is good — not too fast, not too slow. The lecturers are helpful for the most part, especially during office hours, though some can be hard to get a hold of when you need them urgently. The assignments are practical and hands-on, which is great for applying what we’ve learned, but the deadlines can be tight, making it stressful to juggle everything. When it comes to facilities, the newer buildings are great. Classrooms are equipped with projectors and air conditioning. The library is massive, but during exam season, it can get so crowded that finding a seat is difficult. You need to get there early or book a spot, which can be frustrating when you have tight deadlines. The Wi-Fi in older buildings can also be unreliable at times, which is a hassle when you need to be online for assignments. One of the best parts of the university is the campus itself. It’s surrounded by green space, which is great when the weather’s nice. Plus, being so close to Brighton means you can easily get to the beach or the city, which is awesome for a break from studying. The biggest downside for me has been the cost of living in Brighton. Rent is expensive, and it’s hard to find affordable housing near the university. I ended up renting further out to save some money, but it’s not the most convenient. The university could help with more affordable housing options, especially for international students like me. The student community is fantastic. There are tons of societies to join. I’m part of the Hack Sussex societies, which has been great for making friends and learning outside of class. The career services are also helpful, with support on CV writing, interviews, and finding part-time work or internships. That said, managing extracurricular activities and academics can be overwhelming. During exam periods, the university schedules a lot of events, and balancing it all can be tough. My advice: stay organized and make sure you don’t overcommit. If you’re considering Sussex, here are a few tips: Find accommodation early – Brighton is expensive, so the sooner you start looking, the better. Join societies – It’s a great way to meet people and take a break from studying. Use career services – It’s never too early to start planning for your future. Stay organized – The workload can get heavy, so keep track of deadlines and manage your time wisely.
Great friendly people and staff. Lots of facilities and based in a great location
The walk distance between buildings can be quite treacherous but the parking is easy to find so you can drive instead.
Location can be pretty bad given the public transport isn't great especially at night. Campus life is very nice though.
The environment, the people and the support you receive from everyone around you
I love it
It’s a great uni, really strong academically with top academics. A lot of support available to students and Brighton is a cool place to live. Studying here has changed my life for the best and I hope it does for you too.
I think that university is very stressful but the teachers are very happy to help.
Best- new people, new learning, more life opportunities Worst-low money
Great location
Perfect.
Best aspect is the lifestyle here Worst aspect is the price of public transport
Lovely people and really nice campus.
Quality of teaching has been good and student societies have given good social opportunities. Accommodation has had some issues and could be improved
I really like the campus feel and the vibes of Brighton in general. I feel a bit confused about the students support so far but I’m sure I’ll learn as time goes on.
lovely campus
4.3
Location is the best part of sussex, as you can walk into beautiful countryside just outside of campus, or you can take a quick bus into brighton where there is so much to do! The university also offers so many resources to help students with any problem they have. I can’t think of much that could be approved, personally since I live at northfield I do wish that the northfield bar was open this year, but that is my only complaint!
I would like if they gave us more of a clear idea on what homework is, canvas is very difficult to figure out and I wish we used google classroom. Besides that the course I’m taking is interesting and we have really great class discussions.
I specifically chose northfield for the bar and I was devastated when I found out it’s closed for the only year i’m living here, very very annoying. I also find it annoying the amount of fire drill testing there is, it is once a week and I don’t understand why they need to do this so frequently. The only other problem is it is so far away from everything, but I can’t complain because I knew that when signing up to northfield. Overall I think it is a very safe environment and it’s nice because it’s right next to the countryside and fields, and so far there haven’t been many problems!