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University of Sussex Hall Rankings
| Hollingbury House | #1 |
| Hillfort House | #2 |
| Pavilion Point | #3 |
| iQ Abacus House | #4 |
| Welkin Hall - Eastbourne | #5 |
| Brighthelm | #6 |
| Lewes Court | #7 |
| Northfield | #8 |
| Swanborough | #9 |
| East Slope | #10 |
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Services are useful and well managed. Internet is unusable.
Do not come to this university. I hate it. The campus is so old and depressing, most of the accommodation is revolting and the only nice accommodation is still far too expensive for what it is. The student union isshockingly bad, I’ve joined so many societies and clubs and have barely been emailed about any events or socials. Don’t listen to them on the open day - it’s all lies. They act like it’s amazing and you’ll get help whenever you need it which is FALSE. The communication is terrible and I’ve been made to feel like a child many times even though they tell you to act like adults. The campus is out of the way of the real world which is very annoying as you can’t even go for a stroll somewhere you HAVE to get on the bus as its off a main road. They also act like you’re really close to Brighton but again, it can be 40 minutes on a bus. Very unimpressed so far with how I’ve been treated. I will not be recommending this university to anybody.
I went to sussex for a year and it was a complete waste of time, the campus is old and depressing and it only has one food shop for the whole university which is always running low on supplys if you are going to study here live of campus!
I love sussex, the campus is massive but, to quote my tutor, it shrinks when you find your way around. The library is a great facility with three stories and varying sections so you can always find an area that fits your studying style. There is always something going on in library square and there are so many cafes and places to eat that there is no excuse to not meet up with friends and be socials! Societies are amazing and super fun
It was an ok experience but it wasn't the best. Campus was easy to navigate and there were a tonne of societies but careers and wifi could be improved on.
Sussex is incredible, I wouldn't have gone anywhere else. The campus is lovely, the social side is great (especially if you're living in East Slope) and the people are wonderful. It's amazing living in Brighton too. 10/10 uni, I love it!
THE INTERNET IS UTTER SHEEETTTT OMG WHY CANT THEY GIVE US GOOD WIFI AND SO I CAN STOP USING MY DATA
Poor feedback, very bad management, teaching quality is very inconsistent, very overcrowded
the s****** university you could go to
Student Union is highly disappointing. Our union building is almost non existent, not many activities and exciting events happening on campus. Don't feel like I even know who the members of the Union are. Facilities on campus are great but another few ranges of shops would be welcome- really good two bars!
Brilliant campus with great facilities and beautiful surrounding. Internet is very bipolar working brilliantly one minute and being nowhere to be found the other
Very nice and convenient campus - quick to get anywhere in a matter of minutes. Clubs and societies could be expanded on. Student Union not really involved except for voting - however they hold extremely fun nights at East Slope Bar every week. Internet connection tends to always be poor (near Swanborough and the library) - this could be improved on.
Campus facilities such as library, computer clusters , NHS, Laundrette ,,a nd many others are available and well maintained .
Good facilities, good location
Standards maintained are quite high
Facilities are adequate with the library being full at all sensible times during the working day. The clubs and societies are plentiful but not much is done about then other than the societies fair. The students union is very lacking, only contains a small shop and a number of empty rooms, very much lacking in comparison to other campus universities.
Range of facilities however the old 1960s university is showing its age, and there is desperate need for modernisation and maintenance
Although being really close to Brighton I was happy enough to stay on campus for long periods of time
Great campus - everything is conveniently located within reasonable distance of each other but the internet, unfortunately, is a pile of crap.
Wifi isn't too bad considering the campus is in the middle of a field.
The campus is very nice and large, it has a wide selection of restaurants and bars for everyone. Although some facilities/buildings are quite old and the wifi throughout is very poor, overall it is good.
Fantastic location! Best it could possibly be for a campus uni, right on the border of a beautiful national park and a brilliantly buzzing city! Great attention to the needs of the student, and the 'Sussex Choice' options are a great way of customising your course to exactly what you want! The city of Brighton provides incredible nightlife with loads of promotional company's having a real online presence throughout the uni, making it so easy to know where to go for a big night out! But Brighton is so much more than a night out hotspot. The city has wonderful culture with an incredibly relaxed feel. From the lanes down to the seafront, though the Old Stein to the Marina there is nothing that you can't find and anyone would be more than satisfied to live here! The uni provides great housing links for moving onto your second year, and a great range of on & off campus 1st year accommodation! The best advice I could give you to enjoy your first year, JOIN BRIGHTON ROX!
the wifi around campus works great however in my halls of residence it enjoys to be slow and turn itself on and off .
There should be a laundrette in swanborough's hall :P And the internet is weak when walking around campus.
Really nice atmosphere, great events and societies and people which get you involved quickly and quite a lot packed into a fairly small campus without feeling cramped!
I fall in love everyday with the new things I discover about sussex university
Love it! The campus is great, the course is great, unfortunately the student support isn't as great but I think it's definitely improving!
I'm from France and my first year at Sussex uni was my first year in uk it was amazing I had the opportunity to meet lots of people thought all the societies and stuff organised by the student union, the campus is really nice we have access to everything we need it was really nice to live on campus.
Really great place, friendly, fun and enjoyable.
I've been in uni of Sussex for a year now, and I absolutely love everything. Nice, professional staff, campus is pretty, everything you need really.
Sussex university had a lovely campus. There's so many facilities for everyone to use, bars, restaurants, health care, supermarket, buses and even child care. However, the student union isn't that great. They focus a lot on international students rather than English students. Although there is still things going on in Brighton and the clubs have student night every night. Compared to other universities the SU doesn't give students a lot to do, there wasn't much going on in freshers week, except a welcome party, a night at the bar and some stuff in the day. We also didn't have a summer or Christmas all like others did. Apart from that I would highly recemend Sussex university for anyone that is looking for a great student experience and to get a good degree. Brighton is also a lovely place to live
Brighton is an amazing place to live and the atmosphere is buzzing. Sports need more support from the university though.
WiFi is terrible and the worst selection of shops known to man
Beautiful campus in a great location however very Marxist oriented which they are keen to shove down your throat, and the Students' Union is more like a socialist union who doesn't really make social events for students. Encouraging freedom of speech yet banning certain words to be used on campus, and also banning a UKIP society.
very good university, it will be a shame to leave
Good university in an amazing city, why not!
Wifi is not good however the campus is really nice and fun, on campus accommodation is great
Wonderful university! My experience in the Philosophy department has been that all the staff are extremely helpful and concerned about their students- not just academically but with all aspect of their student experience, and are there to support, and encourage students to succeed. So many opportunities with in the SU, and societies for people of all kinds of intrests. A political student population- great if that's your thing!- isn't really mine but it's great to see people in Library square who are passionate about their cause- leads to an amazing atmosphere!
Campus is amazing...enough said. The clubs don't make me laugh I signed up for 10clubs how manyemail replies didn't I get back...zero. The student what? If there was a student union I doubt they made much influence because they didn't seem to do anything. That WiFi is the cheapest thing they could have probably brought. The amount of times I tried to access online revision notes or video lecture notes and it crashed...I'm getting wound up aha
Could be more facilities on campus such as additional places to eat and shop. Spacious campus with a friendly vibe but the wifi is very temperamental!
I love my university for the high standard of education and high levels of participation in student politics.The thing is the uni itself doesn't truely represent the student wishes and is based more on money making projects. If they spent more time in creating a unique academic atmosphere with air of student activism, the university will rise in rankings and attract more potential students.
University of Sussex is definitely a place you should study. It is a multicultural university that has students from around the world. This can benefit the students into making great connections for the future. In addition the facilities are amazing. Anything that someone wants can find it there. The University campus is all in one place and that can bring all students together. There are numerous societies which students can share the same interests. You can find cafes, supermarkets, bank, studios, gym, sport center... All these on campus. Last but not least the weather and the quality of life in Brighton is something that can not be compared with other cities in UK!
Join societies else it will be very boring
Sussex is a beautiful university, surrounded by the Sussex Downs it is the perfect combination of country and city university. However like many institutions improvements need to be made. The student union is far to active on campus, causing strikes and boycotts for the loudest minorities on campus. The wifi also needs to be improved, as currently it is poor. Having said that, the courses are interesting and the staff knowledgable and research intensive.