University of Sussex International Study Centre

The campus

Everything you need on campus

The University of Sussex is a real home-from-home. Set in acres of parkland, the campus offers a lively and thriving community with its own clubs, shops and amenities. Living in University-managed housing offers the perfect environment for international students. You will soon settle in and discover how easy it is to make new friends.

Everything on your doorstep

The best thing about life on campus is that everything is close by. The restaurants, shops and sports facilities are just a short walk away from the ISC and your accommodation.

Places to eat

All University-managed flats and houses have self-catering facilities, so cooking your own meals is both easy and fun. However, if you don't want to cook you can find plenty of places to eat, at reasonable prices. Self-service restaurants serve everything from coffee to a three-course meal. The school cafés are also a good place for lunch and are popular with students and staff.

Campus shops

You can buy all the basic things you need on campus. There is a good grocery shop, a newsagent, a post office, a launderette, an insurance agency and bookshop. There are also two banks with cash machines. The Students' Union runs several shops including a grocery store and a convenience shop.

Healthcare services

The University of Sussex campus offers a variety of medical services including a health centre, a dentist and a pharmacy.

Facilities for worship

There are several places for worship on campus and in Brighton. There is a Muslim Student Centre and mosque on the campus and a further two mosques in nearby Brighton.

The Meeting House is the on-campus chaplaincy centre. The chapel is used for worship throughout the week, with services drawing on different traditions of Christianity and chaplains spanning a range of denominations. The Jewish community shares the use of the Meeting House and has two part-time chaplains; there are also synagogues and a Jewish centre in Brighton. The Quiet Room at the Meeting House on campus is used as a social centre, lecture venue, or as a space to gather your thoughts.

Leisure time on campus

Living on campus means you will never be bored. The Students' Union runs over 70 societies and there are also 30 sports clubs, so you're sure to find something that interests you. Whatever your interest, it is a great opportunity to try something new and meet new people. There are a number of bars and cafes on campus where you can catch up with all your new friends.

Campus events

The Students' Union runs several major events throughout the academic year. New students at the University are called 'freshers' and are welcomed during Freshers' Week with many social, academic and welfare induction events. The biggest event for new students is the Freshers' Ball - a night of music, dance and getting to know your fellow students.

Campus and beyond

If you want to take a short break from your studies, the campus offers areas of peace and tranquillity. The University is situated in the Sussex Downs, designated by the UK Government as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are acres of rolling green parkland where you can escape the hectic pace of campus life. And, if the countryside is too quiet for you, it is only eight minutes to Brighton by train.

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