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4.04.04.51855 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsStudying at my university has been such a positive experience and I honestly feel lucky to be here. From the start I felt welcome and part of a community. The campus is beautiful and well looked after and it feels like a place where you actually want to spend time. I enjoy walking to lectures and seeing people out and about because there is always something happening and it gives the place so much energy. The staff have been amazing and that has made a huge difference. They are approachable and supportive and you can tell they care about students doing well. Whenever I have needed help or advice there has always been someone willing to listen and point me in the right direction. The library and study spaces are also great and there are plenty of places to go depending on whether you want somewhere quiet or somewhere for group work. Having those resources right on campus makes studying so much easier. Life outside of lectures has been just as good. There are loads of clubs and societies and it is easy to get involved and meet people. The Students Union does a great job of creating opportunities and supporting student life. It really feels like there is something for everyone which is important when you are away from home and trying to settle in. The careers service has also been helpful with workshops and advice that make me feel more confident about the future. One of the most convenient things is how much we have on campus. Having a GP here is really reassuring and shops and cafes mean you don’t always have to go far for what you need. The Co op is useful and I go there often but the prices are sometimes higher than what students can afford. If there was another more affordable option it would make a big difference especially with all the other costs we already have to manage. Overall I have loved my time here. The combination of a friendly atmosphere supportive staff and a beautiful campus makes it a fantastic place to study. The only thing I would change is making everyday living a bit more affordable. Other than that I could not ask for a better place to be.
Best- being in Brighton, the train station, lecture theatres, library, bars in campus, mental health support, GP on campus, accommodation Worst- not well labeled buildings and difficult to find classes
The uni campus is great and there is a cute social vibe!
Best - 2 pound meals. Worst - less opportunity for on-campus jobs.
My experience at the University of Sussex has been great so far. The courses are engaging, and the campus offers a supportive and diverse environment. It’s a fantastic place for both academic and personal growth.
Love the environment and the campus is beautiful.
It's nice but the student support is somewhat lacking and the buildings aesthetic aren't very nice.
Great campus with lots of facilities! Not far from Brighton where you can explore the town and sea front. Great access to and from the university, bike lanes, frequent university bus and train just outside the university. An area of improvement would be updating some of the older buildings to incorporate more study areas.
18-24 years
I think personally the best part is how good the computer facilities are in the informatics department, you can really tell all the investment that went into that. As well as this, professors and tutors are always really passionate about their modules and always try to help. I also really like the library, and it's a nice place to have lunch as there are microwaves where you can heat up your own food, or alternatively get food somewhere else on campus, as there are many options. Personally, I believe it's such a good uni that often doesn't get the recognition it deserves.
It’s been really fun, it’s very left wing but overall is a cool uni to go to.
Computer Science / Informatics facilities very good and equipment decent. The rest of the uni seems outdated and drab. Students Union do a really good job considering the Uni give them next to nothing and park them on the edge of campus in an old (falling down) building.
Very friendly staff and students, only issues are cost of living & travelling to campus everyday as it is on its own.
Best is campus atmosphere. Worst is course content support.
The campus is very nice but it’s so far away from Brighton so bus is needed.
I absolutely love my course as well as the people I’ve met at Sussex. I’ve found a passion for American Literature while at Sussex and really enjoyed living in Brighton. Unfortunately, Brighton is an expensive place to live which makes things difficult sometimes, and I wish there were a university library in the city.
Love the student support the teams are great- just think the library isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing but it’s a personal choice.
18-24 years
First gen student
Such an amazing campus and the best of both worlds (city and countryside). Sometimes I wish some Student Union events were promoted more, but there’s still plenty that are advertised extremely well!
The university lacks more color and vivacity.
Great campus and good vibe. Maybe a golf cart for students with disabilities in further accommodation or from the station. Especially to the nursery up top it’s be beneficial. They should add a student driving school (if this idea is used I have proof I pitched this).
4.3
The library at the university of Sussex is brilliant and life in the town of Brighton is always lively.
I find my lecturers to be patient and interesting and the facilities for my course are in the centre of campus making them easy to get to.
My room is very nice but I was locked out from the room battery running out.