Student life in Brighton

Brighton student life​ provides an iconic seaside resort location, settled on England's south coast, directly below London. Mostly formed from the overlap of two towns, Brighton and Hove, it's one of the largest cities in the south of England and is famed for its party atmosphere. The city is spread down a beachfront, with a huge beach and a terrific pier that extends into the sea. Lovers of the beach, a good night out, a great atmosphere or just about anyone can find University of Brighton student life fantastic.

The University of Brighton has its main campus in the city centre, a short walk from the beach, and secondary campuses in the nearby villages of Moulsecoomb, Falmer, and Eastbourne. The University of Sussex is also HQ'd in Falmer and is less than half an hour away from the city centre by bus. Each of these is serviced by on-campus student accommodation, so you'll be able to find somewhere nice and convenient no matter which campus you study on.

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  Incredible nightlife

  You’ll like Brighton student life​ if you like a big night out. The club scene is well-stocked and diverse, with a bit of something for everyone. Outside of the biggest, most recognisable national chains like PRYZM, pop fans will have a blast at Volks Club and Patterns. Fans of house, EDM and DnB will enjoy The Arch, and live music heads should check out Concorde 2 and Chalk.

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  An inclusive space

  Speaking of parties, Brighton is well-known for being Britain's premier LGBTQ+ destination, known as the birthplace of Pride events. Kempton, its Gay Village, is stacked with inclusive bars, eateries, and more; the drag performances at Ironworks Studio aren’t to be missed! Explore more about LGBTQ+ nightlife.

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  Arts and culture

  With the vibrant and diverse party scene in mind, Brighton has so much more to offer students in the way of arts and culture. Brighton has its own Fringe festival, bringing comedy, theatre, and art shows from all over the world for a week. The city has a long history of street art, with public art visible pretty much year-round, and more art events and showcases on at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery or the Phoenix Art Space.

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  The beach and pier

  For those warmer months, there's no beating Brighton's miles of beachfront, one of the top Instagrammable spots. This well-known seaside resort’s promenade features a wealth of shops, bars, cafés and activities for you and your friends to enjoy. Yellowave, a beach-specialist sports centre, hosts volleyball, beach football, and many other sports. If you fancy a change of pace from the usual student parties, Brighton Pier is stuffed full of attractions, with fairground rides and arcades.

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  Range of student homes

  Whether you're at the University of Sussex up in Falmer or one of the two University of Brighton campuses, Brighton has student accommodation for you. The most popular city centre hotspots are Kemptown (the gay district), Hollingdean (one of the sought-after student areas) and Elm Grove (virtually on top of the UoB city campus). Falmer itself is stacked with student homes for Sussex students, so you'll be able to find a house within a short walk of campus, no matter where you study.

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  A well-connected city

  Brighton student life​ is made easier with its excellent public transport links. The buses here run an extensive network between the universities and the city centre, so you never have to worry about getting to class late. While Brighton is hilly, there are wide cycle lanes available for bikers, and there are bike-share schemes available. The train station can get you into London in just 60 minutes in some cases, perfect for anyone requiring an airport or wanting to explore a bigger city.

University of Brighton

The University of Brighton attracts over 20,000 students to the city every year and is split across three campuses. Each one has its own quirks and atmosphere, building a vibrant student community in each.

University of Sussex

With more than 16,000 students attending each year, The University of Sussex is one of the best places to study for any student along England's south coast. It is renowned for its research, with the majority categorised as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.