University of Sussex International Study Centre

University accommodation

When you move to a new country, you need to be certain that you have somewhere comfortable and convenient to live. As a student on the International Foundation Year, assuming we receive your housing application by the relevant deadline, you are guaranteed University-managed accommodation.

University residence facilities

All University accommodation is self-catering, with cooking facilities in communal kitchens. A typical University-managed room has curtains and carpets and is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, shelves, a desk and chair, a desk lamp and an easy chair. Most rooms also have a sink and towel rail. Some en-suite housing is available, although bathroom facilities are normally shared.

The houses and halls on campus are all equipped with telephones and have broadband internet access, enabling you to keep in touch with family and friends. There is a launderette on campus, along with shops, a doctor and dentist and other essential conveniences.

Rooms for different needs

Most rooms are designed for one person, but we have some shared rooms and a small number of family flats suitable for a couple and a young child. We also have housing designed for students with a disability.

Ideal for making friends

When you arrive we will help you settle in as smoothly as possible. We know that when you first come to the University you may feel anxious that you do not know anyone. But everybody feels the same, and, living in University accommodation, you soon get to know your neighbours.

To help you settle in, most residences have a live-in residential advisor - an established Sussex student who will help you when you arrive and can assist with minor problems that may crop up during your first year.

University housing in Brighton & Hove

The University has a variety of accommodation in residential areas of Brighton & Hove, and with easy access to campus. All have communal kitchens and other domestic facilities.

New developments

The University is working on two new housing developments, which together will provide an additional 724 en-suite study rooms. Both developments should be ready for students to move into in 2007.

On-campus accommodation

Park Village

The Park Village residences consist of adjoining three-storey houses, which are laid out to form a pedestrian precinct. Each house consists of 12 single study bedrooms, two kitchens and bath, shower and toilet facilities. The bedrooms all have their own washbasins. In total the Village consists of 468 single rooms, 24 small two-bed flats and 36 family flats. There is also a social centre which houses the Manager's office, Porter's lodge, families' room and a popular student cocktail bar, where you can get a free drink on your birthday.

Rent (2007-08): £1,020 per term (self-catering, inclusive of utilities)

Brighthelm

The Brighthelm residences consist of 60 five-bedroom houses. Some houses are reserved for new undergraduates and others for postgraduates. All houses have well equipped kitchen/diners (including washing machines and tumble dryers). Each bedroom has its own washbasin and there are two bathrooms in each house.

Rent (2007-08): £1,112 per term (self-catering, gas and electricity charges extra)

The Park Houses

The Park Houses consist in the main of single study bedrooms, each with a washbasin. The kitchens are shared between approximately 12 students and bathroom/toilet facilities are shared between six students. Each house also has its own TV room. There are a few en-suite rooms available, but these are normally reserved for students with health problems.

Rent (2007-08): £1,020 per term (self-catering, inclusive of utilities)

Lewes Court

Located adjacent to Park Village at the back of the campus, Lewes Court consists of five- and six-person flats with a few studio and family flats. There are also several rooms specially designed for students with disabilities. Each flat has its own kitchen/dining room/lounge area. The majority of rooms in Phase 1 are in flats with shared bathrooms but each bedroom has its own wash basin. All Phase 2 rooms are en-suite.

Rent (2007-08): £1,047 per term (single room, self-catering, excluding electricity); £1,326 (en-suite room, self-catering, excluding electricity)

New housing developments

The new student housing scheme consists of a number of self-contained flats housing groups of between four and seven students. Each flat has a fully fitted kitchen/dining/lounge area and all study bedrooms are en-suite. The new housing should be ready for occupation in September 2007.

Rent (estimated): £1,326 per term (self-catering, excluding electricity).

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