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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsNo bad aspects tbh
The best aspect is Theon hand support services for student and life that you can get
Good uni
Incredibly expensive everywhere. Accomodation receptions are poorly managed and organised. Poor communication. When issues are reported, you get sent back and forth between departments and it takes ages for something to be resolved. Accomodation rent is unnecessarily expensive. Food is expensive. Best parts are the quality of education and having a campus surrounded by lots of nature.
Enjoyed my years here so far
The campus is beautiful and the lecturers are really nice so far, I don't have many negative aspects yet, but the facilities for studying and just sitting around are amazing, especially the different tea rooms and the library.
Campus is nice, but distance from shops makes things difficult sometimes
There are many things I like about the University of Sussex. First of all, its location is wonderful — it’s situated in the sunniest part of the UK, surrounded by greenery and a peaceful atmosphere. The classes are engaging, and we often have seminars that encourage plenty of discussion. Both tutors and students are very supportive, which creates a positive learning environment. In addition, the university offers many educational and recreational facilities. These provide great opportunities to make friends and improve English fluency through communication with others. However, there are a few drawbacks as well. I don’t enjoy doing grocery shopping in Brighton. Although the bus service is convenient for students, travelling to grocery stores can be time-consuming.
Students are friendly, but barely any staff left to help with DSA Students, and all my favourite tutors were gone over the summer because they did not have a research project and concentrated on teaching which I believe are the most important tutors. I was very disappointed and lost when I came back this year.
I've always felt that the University is welcoming and organic in the sense that the people here are genuine and pleasant to be around. I enjoy going to the Library to study, it provides me with the needed environment to keep me focused on my work. The staff are always happy to answer questions whenever a student presents one, which only makes the University more productive and engaging.
Nice green open campus, good to have everything in one place and very cool to be surrounded by the Southdown's!
Everything about campus is peaceful and welcoming, whilst still be lively and engaging
Its very clean and the campus is nice but i think there could be a little bit more help with getting back and forth from Brighton especially as a first year because the cost of getting there and back is £5 minimum as well as the coop with it bieng the second moet expenisve coop in the uk is a little bit crazy especially as a first year who dont have that much money to begin with. The facilities besides that is quite good especially the lecture rooms
As every student at Intentional Study Centre is international, it was very easy to make friends and settle in new place. It is sometimes difficult to join student activities such as student union since we are not considered as bachelor students but associate members.
One of the best aspects of my experience at the University of Sussex has been the sense of community and openness on campus. Sussex has a diverse and welcoming environment where people from all backgrounds feel comfortable expressing themselves. The emphasis on discussion, critical thinking, and collaboration—both in lectures and informal settings—has helped me grow academically and personally. The campus itself, surrounded by the South Downs, creates an inspiring balance between nature and academic life, which has been invaluable for maintaining wellbeing and focus. Overall, my time at Sussex has been deeply rewarding. The mix of intellectual challenge, supportive community, and beautiful surroundings has shaped my confidence, resilience, and curiosity for the future.
The best aspect so far is the overall feel on campus. It’s very cozy and inviting, and it makes me feel a lot more comfortable here as an international student. There are also many places to study like the student center and the library, so you have a lot of options. I also love the idea of the ISC. I feel a lot better as an international student when I am surrounded by other international students. This makes my experience here a lot less stressful on my first year, since I have people around me who are on the same boat. The worst thing for me so far is the accommodation facilities. Even though the accommodation itself is great, there are always so many issues. Even when reported, it takes weeks for maintenance to arrive and to fix it. When i moved into my old accommodation, the cabinet door and shower door were broken, and the electricity in the kitchen was not working. I think these things should be checked before students move in.
Easy to get to but schluded beautiful campus not far from Brighton or the beach. Lots of societies and events throughout the year to get involved in. Great access to all resources, both digital and physical with all staff willing to help. Worst part has been the difference is tutor quality, some, particularly those with current expirence, share this and can explain and engage in a great way. Some staff, particularly those researching, sometimes do not bring the same enthusiasm which makes it hard to engage.
The facilities are always nice and clean. I love studying in the library. I haven't necessarily found a society I am interested in and so i scored it lower for student life. I have made good friends and i enjoy being on campus. My course is excellent and my course enables me to have contact with lecturers and tutors, which I know a lot of universities do not have and so I can easily take an issues I am having to them.
The area is lovely, very helpful staff and overall a really lovely community. The only suggestion i’d make would be for there to be more talks on who to go to with questions about the uni and where to go as it can be confusing at the beginning.
4.3
Funding for some societies could be better
Welcoming professors