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Study in Brighton

The University of Brighton and the University of Sussex are here, but really everyone knows Brighton for just one thing: the seaside. It’s a famous holiday hotspot and it can be all yours.

 

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University of Brighton

The University of Brighton started life as an art school in the kitchens of the Royal Pavilion in 1859 and has now grown to an inclusive and diverse institution that is home to 19,000 students. Subjects taught include medicine, engineering, psychology and illustration. The university has fantastic facilities as well as strong community and educational partnerships.

 

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University of Sussex

Located just outside of Brighton on a rolling parkland campus, the University of Sussex prides itself on being a leading research-intensive university. There are over 16,000 students from over 100 countries and 96% of students are in full time employment or further study six months after graduation.

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Brighton Student Life

Brighton is an eccentric, lively, diverse and buzzing city that welcome’s anyone and everyone with open arms. Often students love it so much that they find it hard to leave after university. 

Cost of Living

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs range from £82 - £521 per week; the average is £238 per week. 

Compare the average elsewhere: Guildford: £210/week, Bristol: £195/week, Bournemouth: £171/week.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £15
A pint of beer: £4.50
A regular takeout coffee: £2.88
1L of milk: £0.93
A loaf of white bread: £1.07

Prices (for cost of living only) are about 9% higher than equivalent costs in Guildford, about 10% higher than Bristol and about 20% higher than Bournemouth.

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Public Transport

You won’t need a car in Brighton, the parking charges are high and the university doesn’t provide enough spaces. However, “The Big Lemon” bus service is highly recommended by most students - the prices are decent (get day or week passes for better value) and the buses are environmentally friendly. To travel outside of the city of Brighton is connected well by rail, with direct services to London and major destinations in the south. You can also travel by coach around the UK for low fare prices.

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Shopping

Brighton is famous for The Lanes, an area in central Brighton made up of twisted alleyways that are full of quirky boutiques, vintage shops, antique jewellery shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. There is so much to explore that even if you don’t need to go shopping, it’s a really fun place to just roam around. When it comes to high street shopping, Brighton certainly caters for that too, you’ll find all your well-known shops at Churchill Square and Brighton Marina.

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The sea front

When it comes to entertainment, you’re spoilt for choice. Your best bet is to head towards the sea front - there’s the famous pebble beach, the Pier with its fairground-style attractions, loads of clubs, the Brighton Wheel and other places of interest.

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London

You have easy access to all that London has to offer. The best ticket to buy is a day travel card as it’s cheap and includes unlimited tube journeys too. It’ll be up to 1/3 cheaper with a 16-25 railcard, so make sure you get one if you haven’t already. Buy your railcard online with an NUS Extra card to get it at a discounted rate. Wow, that’s 3 tips in 1.

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Healthy eating

Foodilic is a good place to get a healthy and good value meal.

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Not so healthy eating

But an absolute must! Eat Fish & Chips on Brighton pier, you can’t beat it. Make sure to finish off with some famous ‘Brighton Rock’ which is a type of hard stick-shaped boiled sugar confectionery deliciousness - you might want to book in with the dentist after though. 

5
Oldest Cinema in England

Brighton’s art house cinema, The Duke of York’s Picturehouse, is the oldest cinema in England and was voted to be the UK’s best in 2012. They host some fab special events such as fancy dress screenings and epic back-to-back film marathons that run throughout the night. Perfect for an alternative social.

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Visitors?

If you’re looking for somewhere to take the parents, Preston Manor and its scenic grounds is a winner.

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The West End

For an amazing day out, head into London’s West End with a couple of friends and take advantage of the Student Standby Scheme. It allows you to get reduced tickets at most theatres by visiting the box office an hour before a show begins. You’re not guaranteed to get a ticket, but for best chances call the theatre the day before and ask whether they’re likely to have any standby tickets, then arrive at the box office nice and early on the day with your student ID and ticket money in cash. Go with an open mind and a few options up your sleeve and you’re likely to have a great time.

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Cocktail?

Valentino’s is a stylish little cocktail bar next to the Theatre Royal. It’s our recommended venue for a date or a special occasion that merits something a bit classy.

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Festivals

Whether you are into music, food, comedy or paddling around the pier there will be a festival that will fuel your fancy. Brighton is also famously home to one of the best and biggest Pride festivals in the world; it’s certainly one event you won’t want to miss whilst living there. 

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Watch a Premier League match

The American Express Community Stadium is home to local premier league team Brighton & Hove Albion. So if you are into your footie you’ll be able to catch some great games here.

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20th July 2023

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12th July 2023

Not a bad town to...

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10th July 2023

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19th June 2023

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17th June 2023

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12th June 2023

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10th June 2023

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30th April 2023

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29th April 2023

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19th April 2023

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14th April 2023

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23rd February 2023

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21st February 2023

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15th February 2023

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30th August 2022

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22nd August 2022

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20th August 2022

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18th August 2022

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13th August 2022

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4th August 2022

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10th June 2022

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4th April 2022

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21st March 2022

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14th March 2022

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10th March 2022

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Lots of facilities and things to do. Very good for shopping. read more

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3rd March 2022

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25th February 2022

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14th February 2022

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29th November 2021

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18th November 2021

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16th November 2021

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15th November 2021

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16th September 2021

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12th August 2021

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25th July 2021

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14th July 2021

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14th July 2021

Brighton is absol...

Brighton is absolutely suitable for living. It is quite safe and LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY! read more

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17th June 2021

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Living in Brighton is great. There is so much to do, and walking around the city honestly makes you smile. There are so many pubs, clubs, restaurants to try and even just going to the beach at the weekend is great. At night there is always a way to get home - with the 24 hour bus service - so you never get stranded after a night out! When on campus (Sussex Uni), it’s a bit of a trek into town, often about 25/ 30 mins on the bus but the train is a lot quicker. However, when you live off campus in second and third year it is so great being closer to town - however rent is very expensive and you do often have to compromise with certain things. read more

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27th May 2021

very fun and bubb...

very fun and bubbly city and people are friendly read more

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21st May 2021

Brighton is a gre...

Brighton is a great place to live, you are never to far away from anything wether that be a pub, a cute shop, a local cafe or a restaurant. There are parks and large areas of seating scattered around and with the beach only 30 minutes walk away there’s always time for a chilled day. Public transport is great, buses are constant and on time! The shopping center is filled with great shops and variations. read more

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21st April 2021

Public transport...

Public transport is great! Although the city is expensive! There are very nice pubs and restaurants as well as lots of nice places to go for a night out, shopping is good but always busy and only an hour from London by train read more

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member656040
11th April 2021

It’s literally th...

It’s literally the best student location in UK. read more

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member755471
21st March 2021

Great food, espec...

Great food, especially if you're veggie or vegan. Nights out are really good but now The Haunt has closed it won't be the same :( read more

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member1155081
9th March 2021

Cost of living mi...

Cost of living might be a bit expensive but looking past that, everything else is amazing. read more

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22nd February 2021

Public transport...

Public transport takes a bit of getting used to if you’re coming from London where buses are so frequent. read more

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5th February 2021

Perfect and frien...

Perfect and friendly city to international student read more

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member953268
23rd December 2020

The best universi...

The best university city. The nights out are amazing, lots of student deals. A great gay and lesbian community. However this is a great place for all! read more

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23rd December 2020

This city is amaz...

This city is amazing for student life, job opportunities, nights out. A great university location. read more

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16th November 2020

great place, full...

great place, full of amazing places to eat and easy transport to access read more

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23rd October 2020

Its a lively down...

Its a lively down but we are in a global pandemic read more

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19th October 2020

Birghton has poss...

Birghton has possibly the best public transport in England, it's not too expensive if you know which tickets to buy and when. The shops are always amazing to find odd bits and bobs as the Laines provide all sorts of niche shops (especially if you are into Vintage clothes and Books). The cost of living is very high but I have only lived in a 2 bedroom house as well as student accommodation so i'm probably not the best to judge. read more

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20th August 2020

no fun, no learni...

no fun, no learning, no support read more

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19th August 2020

My experience was...

My experience was pretty bad. Changed to Kent after the first year, which was a great move!! Join me at Kent read more

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BamG
3rd August 2020

Nice if you are s...

Nice if you are super rich. Otherwise, it is not the nicest place. read more

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3rd August 2020

Super expensive,...

Super expensive, poor accommodation...there are better places.. read more

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3rd August 2020

Super expensive....

Super expensive. and not overly save read more

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24th July 2020

Campus is far awa...

Campus is far away from Brighton, so its much better to live in the city. Brighton is vibrant and sunny, which cannot be said for the Sussex campus. read more

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24th July 2020

Brighton is nice,...

Brighton is nice, but campus is far away from the city. Campus is not conveniently located. Much better to live in the city. read more

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22nd July 2020

Brighton is a nic...

Brighton is a nice city, but Sussex is not centrally located. It is far away from everything fun in Brighton. read more

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22nd July 2020

Brighton is a nic...

Brighton is a nice city, but underwhelming. It is an infinitely better idea to live in the city. DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS. read more

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22nd July 2020

IF YOU FANCY THE...

IF YOU FANCY THE SEA, GO TO A PROPER SEA read more

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22nd July 2020

haha disgusting!...

haha disgusting! haha haha haha read more

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22nd July 2020

because of the un...

because of the uni, this uni is so awful read more

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13th July 2020

awful, awful, awf...

awful, awful, awful, awful, awful, awful read more

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Carbonara
7th July 2020

Nothing to do wit...

Nothing to do with the OU but I live near Brighton and it’s a FAB city! read more

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23rd June 2020

the winters are l...

the winters are long, and ugly read more

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23rd June 2020

The town is ok if...

The town is ok if you can afford decent housing. read more

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22nd June 2020

City is ok if you...

City is ok if you are super rich. Otherwise, it just isn't. read more

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Mattevuns
27th May 2020

Brighton is expen...

Brighton is expensive. No two ways about it. BUT, there are ways to get around that as a student. Choosing student nights in clubs, re-using a 24 hour bus ticket for multiple trips in a day, utilising the aldi, all of which make Brighton more affordable. Brighton has loads of pubs and restaurants, but as a student these will be less important than you think they will. Public transport is golden, with buses from Sussex to Brighton running every 5 minutes in the day and 10-15 overnight. The trains are cheaper and faster but less often, with 3 running every hour. I didn’t do much shopping, but every time I needed anything I was able to find it in Brighton. read more

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22nd April 2020

Brighton is a nic...

Brighton is a nice city, but there are better places to be. The university is a 30-40 minute bus ride into the city, so location isn't ideal. read more

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member1047014
29th March 2020

Speaks for itself...

Speaks for itself; Brighton is an expensive location. It is lovely, but the weather during term time does not reach its peak in terms of summer. Brighton was often very cold, so you do need to wrap up for a night out. Also, it is quite a trek from the university, and transport fees can really add up. A bus ticket for one night out is going to cost you £3+ and a return ticket via train is £2.40, and the trains aren't 24 hours. read more

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member1046761
13th March 2020

Brighton is a goo...

Brighton is a good place with various restaurants and shopping centre. Although it is quite expensive to live compared to other places. The accommodation for student was difficult to find a year back as they were fully booked. The cinemas are dull and not very good compared to others where there are nice seats and nice projectors. read more

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Truthteller20
10th March 2020

Too expensive to...

Too expensive to love there. Not recommended read more

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member746562
7th March 2020

Vibrant city. Rat...

Vibrant city. Rather ugly in the winter. Expensive. Poor quality of accommodation. read more

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member446420
5th March 2020

Expensive housing...

Expensive housing. Food costs weren't extortionate. Public transport had a fair price. read more

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member151218
5th January 2020

Beautiful city, g...

Beautiful city, great food and shopping. Nice people. Lovely beach. Expensive as hell tho, esp transport. Clubbing is dangerous so be careful, a lot of drink spiking. read more

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5th January 2020

Expensive as hell...

Expensive as hell but beautiful, great food and nice people. Amazing beach and shops, lovely cafes. Worth living here but uni isn't worth it! Go to Sussex uni!!! I wish I had!!! read more

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GMAli
14th October 2019

The cost of livin...

The cost of living is extremely high compared to what you’re getting. Eating out is extremely expensive unless you’re sharing with friends. Nights out are not bad but they could be better. Shopping is decent in Brighton but a lot of stores are closing. Public transport is okay but the buses are often late. read more

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member811193
14th July 2015

Town has plenty o...

Town has plenty of places to go and the night life is great and cheap read more

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27th April 2015

A bit pricey, but...

A bit pricey, but a fantastic location by the sea with great food, drink and entertainment. Can get everywhere by bus or train. The lanes are good for shopping however lack of John Lewis makes me sad read more

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Pinkandfluffy27
27th April 2015

Excellent place t...

Excellent place to live for night life, restaurants and shops and the bus pass is very handy. However rent and travel is very expensive read more

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Hannah96
26th April 2015

A very wide choic...

A very wide choice of amazing and fun activities, just a shame its so damn expensive! read more

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member57553
26th April 2015

Brighton is so mu...

Brighton is so much fun and a great place to live as a student and the night life is amazing read more

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member127214
24th April 2015

Expensive, but br...

Expensive, but brilliant night life, brilliant people, good student bus service read more

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DeeDarDanwar89
24th April 2015

Costly to live es...

Costly to live especially on a student budget but has everything you need and more. read more

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member107050
24th April 2015

Who could hate li...

Who could hate living in Brighton. High rent prices though, more suited to London. The food is amazing though. read more

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24th April 2015

Brighton is the b...

Brighton is the best place in the woooorld read more

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member54206
23rd April 2015

Expect London pri...

Expect London prices, but also expect a busy city. read more

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21st April 2015

Cost of living is...

Cost of living is ridiculous, it's like London prices by the sea. Amazing night life, best night life in the South. There's loads of clubs and bars and pubs with a different vibe in each. Massive shopping centre with all the chain shops but there's also The Lanes, which is full of independent shops and one off items. Massive range of places to eat out. Loads of buses and a good rail network, buses are a bit expensive for students as you have to buy a day rider rather than just a return for the main route to university. read more

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member74255
21st April 2015

It's a brilliant...

It's a brilliant place to live, but rent prices are really high. read more

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3rd February 2015

Loads of differen...

Loads of different night life options, good variety of shopping, hundreds of cafes and restaurants, beach, it's great read more

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