ISC students say...

We asked ISC students: "What do you like best about campus?"

  • the large library
  • views of the countryside
  • the pleasant environment
  • my accommodation
  • you can find everything you want here
  • being near nature
  • all the activities that you can do
  • it’s a nice atmosphere and I feel safe
  • mostly everything!

 

"Which facilities and services have you used on campus?"

  • IT services
  • library
  • Sport Centre
  • Health Centre
  • the Student Union shop
  • Club Hot House and the bars
  • Coffee bar
  • ISC student resources room
  • Job vacancy service for students

Read the student blog

Read the ISC student blog, to meet Ruth Gondwe from Malawi and learn about her life as an International student at Sussex.

Everything you need on campus

Set in acres of parkland, the University of Sussex campus is your home during your time at the ISC. It is a safe and convenient place to live: a lively and thriving community with its own bars, shops and amenities. You will soon settle in and discover how easy it is to make new friends.

An arial view of the Sussex campus and countryside

See 360 degree panoramas of the campus at the University of Sussex online tour.

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 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 offer 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 food store, newsagent, post office, launderette, insurance agency and bookshop. There are also two banks and three cash machines. The Students’ Union runs several shops including a grocery store and a convenience shop.

Health services

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

Facilities for worship

The University includes people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds and will respect the needs and requirements of people who adhere to a range of cultural and religious beliefs. There are several places for worship on campus.

Leisure time on campus

Living on campus means you will never be bored. The Students' Union runs over 120 societies and 40 sports clubs to enjoy in your leisure time. Whatever your interest, it is a great opportunity to try something new. There are a number of bars and cafés on campus where you can catch up with 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 in September with many social, academic and welfare events. The biggest event 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 South Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are acres of rolling green parkland to which you can escape. If you want a change of scene, you're minutes away from Brighton – the UK’s most exciting seaside city – and just an hour from central London.