University of Sussex

Located on a sprawling 200-acre campus, the University of Sussex has set up shop beside the quiet village of Falmer but is also just three and a half miles from the legendary south coast party city Brighton...more detail Its thoroughly modern buildings purport to the 'function over beauty' ethos but thankfully the the picturesque South Downs is close by to compensate the dull factor.Sussex is an academic powerhouse and has a range of vocational and non-vocational courses. The Medical School is a joint venture with the University of Brighton ...more on academic The SU likes to get its gnashers into political issues and as a result, relations with the University aren’t all that peachy...more on the SU Sport isn't taken too seriously round these parts, being more of a social activity but facilities are excellent nonetheless...more on sports Sussex does its best to slot all first years into halls and when it comes to eligibility, local students are on an equal footing with out-of-towners...more on housing Muchos moolah is available for those coming from low-income families, as well as scholarships for high achievers and a good few sports bursaries...more on welfare

Woohoo: Party town Brighton on the uni's doorstep
Boohoo: Strong political atmosphere might be bit heavy for those who've only ever bothered to vote in reality-based tv shows.
Tel: (01273) 678 416
E-mail: ug.admissions@sussex.ac.uk
Website: www.sussex.ac.uk