University Of Sussex Accommodation

The University of Sussex received its Royal Charter in 1961. It belongs to the generation of British universities known for modern post-war architecture and interdisciplinary teaching.

Falmer Campus occupies part of the South Downs National Park. Architect Basil Spence shaped several of its most recognisable buildings, giving the university a distinct visual identity.

Around 17,290 students attended Sussex during the 2024/25 academic year. The student population included approximately 12,920 undergraduates and 4,375 postgraduates.

The university has a longstanding academic reputation in development studies. Psychology, media, international relations and several social science subjects also attract students from the UK and overseas.

Falmer railway station stands directly opposite the university entrance. Trains connect campus with Brighton in around nine minutes and Lewes in approximately seven minutes.

For the 2026/27 academic year, Sussex extended its housing guarantee to eligible new undergraduates, master’s students and PhD students who applied by 31 July. Applicants still needed to meet the university’s published conditions and deadlines.

Sussex Students’ Union operates from Falmer House and supports more than 200 societies and sports clubs.

International, cultural and development-focused societies reflect the university’s academic history and global student community.

The LGBTQ+ society forms part of Brighton’s large and visible LGBTQ+ community. Political and campaigning organisations also have a longstanding presence at Sussex.

The Badger gives students experience in journalism, while University Radio Falmer supports broadcasting and audio production.

Brighton and Sussex Medical School students have dedicated societies linked to medicine and healthcare.

Sussexsport manages the Falmer sports facilities. Students can join recreational clubs, compete in university sport and take part in varsity events against the University of Brighton.

The South Downs begin beside campus and give students immediate access to running, walking and cycling routes.

The Amex Stadium stands near Falmer and hosts Brighton and Hove Albion football matches.

Campus venues include East Slope Bar and Students’ Union spaces. Lewes Road has student pubs, cafés and takeaways.

Central Brighton adds music venues and nightlife around North Laine and the seafront. Concorde 2, Chalk and Patterns host club nights and live events.

North Laine has independent shops, while The Lanes contain smaller boutiques and vintage stores. London Road Open Market sells food, produce and locally made goods.

The Brighton Festival and Fringe take place each May. Brighton Pride brings major events to the city in August.

The Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts hosts performances and exhibitions on campus.

Falmer has a campus health centre. The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Kemptown also supports teaching through Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

University of Sussex student accommodation in Brighton includes rooms on Falmer Campus, private student residences, shared houses and self-contained studios.

Accommodation type	Private facilities	Shared facilities	Bills
University hall	Bedroom, sometimes with an en-suite	Kitchen and social areas	Usually included
Private student residence	En-suite bedroom or studio	Depends on room type	Commonly included
Shared student house	Private bedroom	Kitchen, lounge and bathroom	Check the tenancy
Private flat	Bedroom or complete flat	Depends on the property	Landlords may charge bills separately

University halls place residents at the centre of campus life. Students can reach lectures, societies and sports facilities without planning a bus or train journey.

Private residences give students more control over room type and neighbourhood. Moulsecoomb and Lewes Road keep travel to Falmer manageable, while central Brighton places city life outside the front door.

Shared houses often attract second and third-year students who already know who they want to live with. They may cost less per person than a modern en-suite room, although tenants often manage household bills themselves.

Studios give one resident a private kitchen and bathroom. That independence raises the weekly rent and reduces everyday contact with flatmates.

Brighton costs more than many university cities outside London. Students can plan for approximately £130 to £165 per week outside rent.

Transport deserves a fixed place in the budget. Most Sussex students who live away from Falmer use trains or buses regularly.

Expense	What to include
Food	Groceries, lunches and occasional takeaways
Transport	Bus tickets, rail fares or a student travel pass
Household costs	Energy, water and internet when rent excludes them
Laundry	Washing and drying charges
Course costs	Printing, books, equipment and fieldwork
Social plans	Campus events, cafés, pubs and city venues
Mobile phone	SIM plan and data

Students who live on campus may spend less on routine travel but more on trips into Brighton.

Moulsecoomb residents can use trains or buses. The better option depends on the property’s distance from the station and the time of day.

Central Brighton residents should include regular rail fares or bus tickets. The N25 night service may also form part of the weekly budget.

International Student visa applicants currently need to show £1,171 per month for living expenses outside London for up to nine months. The government uses this amount for visa evidence, not as a guide to average spending.

University of Sussex Accommodation Prices

University of Sussex accommodation prices vary with neighbourhood, room type and building facilities.

Room type	Typical weekly price
Room in a shared house	Around £130 to £220
Private room with shared facilities	Around £180 to £215
En-suite room	Around £199 to £250
Studio	Around £229 to £279 or more

A lower weekly figure does not always create a lower annual rent.

A room at £190 per week on a 51-week contract costs £9,690. A room at £210 per week on a 44-week contract costs £9,240.

The second property charges more each week but costs less over the full tenancy.

Add transport, laundry and separate bills to the same calculation. A central Brighton room may carry higher weekly travel costs, while a Falmer room may reduce them.

Purpose-built student residences generally include household utilities. Private houses may list rent without gas, electricity, water or internet.

Studios

A studio combines the bedroom, kitchenette and study area inside one private room. A separate bathroom completes the unit.

Studios in Brighton generally start between £229 and £279 per week. Higher-specification rooms may cost more.

Student Castle Brighton and Vogue Studios provide studio options in the supplied property list.

Studios suit postgraduates, students with irregular routines and residents who need quiet space for study.

The private kitchen and bathroom remove household disagreements, but they also increase the rent.

Check the floor plan before booking. A compact studio may provide less usable space than a bedroom in a shared flat.

En-suite Rooms

An en-suite gives one resident a private bedroom and bathroom. Flatmates share the kitchen and sometimes a lounge.

Prices generally range from £199 to £250 per week.

Hillfort House provides en-suite accommodation around this part of the market.

This room type gives students bathroom privacy without removing everyday contact with flatmates.

Ask how many people share the kitchen and who cleans the communal areas.

Shared Flats

A shared flat gives each resident a bedroom and divides the kitchen, lounge and sometimes bathrooms between the household.

Rooms without an en-suite can begin between £180 and £215 per week in private student buildings.

Moulsecoomb Place provides one of the lower-priced choices in the supplied property list.

Shared flats suit first-year residents, social students and anyone who wants to control costs.

The household needs clear expectations around cleaning, noise and shared food. Discuss those issues early rather than waiting for problems.

Shared Houses

Shared houses usually give each tenant a bedroom and communal access to the kitchen, bathroom and lounge.

Central Brighton, Moulsecoomb, Lewes Road and Lewes all have private rental markets.

A shared house may cost less than a modern en-suite room, especially when several friends divide the total rent.

Check the heating system, property condition and utility arrangement during the viewing. Older Brighton houses can become expensive to heat during winter.

Property	Area	Approximate public transport time	Starting price
Hillfort House	Moulsecoomb	11 minutes	£199 per week
Ravilious House	Lewes Road	14 minutes	£265 per week
Moulsecoomb Place	Moulsecoomb	11 minutes	£180 per week
iQ Brighton	Lewes Road area	13 minutes	£229 per week
Student Castle Brighton	Central Brighton	13 minutes	£279 per week
Vogue Studios	Lewes Road	14 minutes	£229 per week
Holden Court	Hollingdean	16 minutes	£250 per week
Hollingbury House	Hollingdean	16 minutes	£205 per week
Stoneworks	Lewes Road area	16 minutes	£229 per week
iQ Sawmills	Lewes Road area	14 minutes	£199 per week

The supplied accommodation brief provides these starting prices and travel estimates. Room availability and tenancy length can change the final cost.

Hillfort House

Hillfort House occupies Moulsecoomb, around 1.59 miles from Falmer Campus.

Public transport takes approximately 11 minutes. Rooms start at £199 per week.

The location gives students a short campus journey and access to Moulsecoomb’s transport links.

The property costs more than Moulsecoomb Place, so compare the room type and contract dates carefully.

Ravilious House

Ravilious House occupies Lewes Road, around 1.92 miles from campus.

Public transport takes approximately 14 minutes. Rooms start at £265 per week.

The building suits students who want a modern private residence along the main university corridor.

The higher rent requires a close look at the room size, facilities, and complete tenancy.

Moulsecoomb Place

Moulsecoomb Place lies around 2.04 miles from Falmer Campus.

Public transport takes approximately 11 minutes. Rooms begin at £180 per week.

This property has the lowest starting rate in the main list and gives residents direct access to buses and Moulsecoomb station.

iQ Brighton

iQ Brighton lies around 2.29 miles from the university.

Public transport takes approximately 13 minutes. Rooms start at £229 per week.

The building gives residents modern facilities and a direct route to Falmer.

Student Castle Brighton

Student Castle Brighton lies around 2.5 miles from campus.

Public transport takes approximately 13 minutes. Rooms begin at £279 per week.

The property occupies the premium end of the list and suits students who value modern facilities and city access.

Vogue Studios

Vogue Studios occupies Lewes Road, around 2.69 miles from the university.

Public transport takes approximately 14 minutes. Studios start at £229 per week.

The property suits residents who want a private kitchen and bathroom without moving into the centre of Brighton.

Holden Court

Holden Court lies in Hollingdean, around 2.74 miles from campus.

Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes. Rooms begin at £250 per week.

The residential setting may appeal to students who prefer quieter evenings.

Hollingbury House

Hollingbury House also occupies Hollingdean.

Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes. Rooms start at £205 per week.

The lower rate makes it one of the more affordable private options outside Moulsecoomb.

Stoneworks

Stoneworks lies near Lewes Road, around 2.81 miles from campus.

Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes. Rooms start at £229 per week.

Residents gain access to the university bus corridor and local shops.

iQ Sawmills

iQ Sawmills lies around 2.91 miles from Falmer.

Public transport takes approximately 14 minutes. Rooms begin at £199 per week.

The price and journey create a practical balance for students who want private accommodation near Lewes Road.

The lower-priced private residences in the supplied list begin between £180 and £205 per week.

Property	Starting price	Public transport time
Moulsecoomb Place	£180 per week	11 minutes
Hillfort House	£199 per week	11 minutes
iQ Sawmills	£199 per week	14 minutes
Hollingbury House	£205 per week	16 minutes
Promenade Student Living	£215 per week	23 minutes
iQ Abacus House	£225 per week	25 minutes
iQ Brighton	£229 per week	13 minutes
Vogue Studios	£229 per week	14 minutes
Stoneworks	£229 per week	16 minutes
Pavilion Point	£235 per week	26 minutes

These prices and travel times come from the supplied property research. Confirm the room, tenancy and current availability before paying.

Moulsecoomb Place has the lowest private-residence starting price. It also keeps the campus journey near 11 minutes.

Hillfort House and iQ Sawmills both start at £199. Hillfort House gives a shorter distance, while iQ Sawmills places residents farther along the Lewes Road corridor.

Central properties such as iQ Abacus House and Pavilion Point require a longer commute but bring Brighton’s shops and nightlife closer.

Trains

Falmer station stands directly opposite the campus entrance.

Trains give students one of the quickest ways to reach university from Brighton, Moulsecoomb or Lewes.

Starting station	Approximate train time to Falmer
Moulsecoomb	5 to 10 minutes
Brighton	Around 9 minutes
Lewes	Around 7 minutes

The complete journey also includes walking to the station and waiting for the train.

Central Brighton residents should allow around 25 to 40 minutes from their front door to campus.

Buses

Route 25 forms the main university bus corridor along Lewes Road.

Moulsecoomb residents usually reach Falmer in five to 15 minutes. Lewes Road and Hollingdean journeys often take between 15 and 25 minutes.

Routes 48 and 49 also serve parts of the A270 corridor.

London Road residents can use Route 25 or travel from London Road station.

The N25 night bus connects central Brighton with Falmer and neighbourhoods along Lewes Road after regular daytime services end.

Check current timetables before relying on a specific late-night departure.

Cycling

Cycle lanes connect Brighton with Falmer along Lewes Road.

The climb towards campus makes the journey more demanding than the return into Brighton. An electric bicycle may help residents who cycle every day.

Falmer gives riders direct access to South Downs routes during weekends.

Ask the accommodation provider about secure cycle storage.

Intercity Rail

Brighton station forms the main railway connection for longer journeys.

Destination	Approximate journey
Gatwick Airport	Around 30 minutes
London Victoria or London Bridge	Around 1 hour
Lewes from Falmer	Around 7 minutes

Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express operate services through Brighton.

Airport Access

Gatwick Airport has one of the simplest airport journeys for Sussex students. Direct trains from Brighton take around 30 minutes.

Heathrow Airport generally takes around one hour and 45 minutes by coach, depending on traffic.

International students should include the journey from their accommodation to Brighton station or the coach stop.