Brighton

Universities in Brighton

University of Sussex, founded in 1961, has a campus at Falmer on the northeastern edge of the city, within the South Downs National Park. It covers social sciences, international relations, environmental studies, science and the arts. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

University of Brighton, which gained university status in 1992, has its main campuses in the city including Grand Parade and Moulsecoomb. It covers art and design, business, health sciences, sport and education. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Brighton

Hanover, east of the city centre, is a popular student neighbourhood with affordable Victorian terraced housing and local cafés and pubs, within easy reach of both universities by bus. Lewes Road connects the city centre to Moulsecoomb campus and is popular for its range of student housing and frequent bus services. Kemptown, on the eastern seafront, suits students who want a livelier setting close to the city centre, with easy bus and walking access to University of Brighton campuses.

Getting around Brighton

Brighton is served by frequent bus routes connecting all student areas to the universities and the city centre. Falmer railway station, on the University of Sussex campus, has direct services into Brighton and onwards to London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. Brighton railway station has frequent services to London, making the city well connected for students.

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