Program Reviews

A semester abroad is simply always an incredibly valuable, instructive time for academic, but above all for personal development. The teaching at the University of Sussex is very good, you are not left alone, but always get help from professors and staff. In addition, the university campus is beautifully located in the middle of a national park. Brighton is only a bus ride away and is simply a great, bright city where a wide variety of people come together. There are many different trips you can make in the surrounding area, such as visiting the Seven Sisters or London. Unfortunately, a semester abroad goes by incredibly fast, so get out there, experience something, enrich your life.

I absolutely loved my year abroad at Sussex Uni. There was a lot of support for international students, many people to meet, and so much to do. The classes were easy to pick and get into, and all of the professors were extremely helpful however you are limited to 60 credits so it may be hard to stay on track for your degree. On campus housing is a really great option and it’s extremely easy to get around using the bus and train. The social life there is great, with so much in the city to do, lots of societies to join and the ability to travel is accessible.

Brighton is such an amazing city and the Sussex Campus is very inclusive and there is always going on/something to! The food scene is wonderful and there is a wide variety of options. It’s a vegan paradise for sure! The faculty and staff are very welcoming and engage with students in a manner that makes one feel recognized and valued. The night life in Brighton is also really good, there’s somewhere to go every night. Make sure to join on of the numerous clubs on campus in order to find a place you fit and and to make forever friends

I had the best semesters here at Sussex. The experience was just like in those Hollywood movies. This ethnically and culturally diverse university offered me a journey I needed to find out who I as a person am. The teachers and staff are the kindest people and are there for you whenever you need them. The students are so open and very accepting that I can only wish the world was full of people like the ones at Sussex. I learnt much more than I could have ever dreamed of and had the best year of my life there. Made friends that are for life and this whole experience was just like a dream.

I completely loved my experience in Brighton. I met such beautiful people and created a lot of amazing memories. I felt more independent and happy than I’ve ever been. I would totally repeat and I would totally recommend the experience.
The only thing you should take into account is that Brighton, going out, food and accommodations are a bit expensive, but it is fine if you manage your money responsibly. You will have a lot of fun in the city and you’ll feel very welcomed as there is a very open and diverse community.

The university of Sussex is located in a national park surrounded by beautiful nature. Uni-managed accommodations are mostly on campus, some are in Brighton. Since only first year students and exchange students are allowed to live in these accommodations, everyone is quite young. Some accommodations are modern, others (like mine) are quite old and therefore not very nice. But you can check them out on sussex’ website and give a prioritization in your application.
The professors and students are very open-minded and diverse. Professors and staff are always happy to help with any questions. Lectures and exercises are very well structured and there is a range of extra tutorials to practice. Besides studying, there is a huge range of societies and activities. You’ll probably find any sport you can imagine and there are also 2 gyms on campus. If you’re interested in learning a new language, I recommend the language café, where you can practice a language (or even teach as a volunteer like I did) and meet new people.
Brighton is a beautiful city right at the sea with a lot of cute cafés, restaurant and shops. From campus you get there by bus in 30 min. London is only a 1H train ride away, so perfect for a weekend trip (or even day trip). Also, in the surroundings there are a lot of places to visit such as the seven sisters, Arundel castle, the little town Lewes etc.
To conclude, this semester abroad was a great opportunity to get to know a new country (and experience how it is to live there), new people, improve my language skills, visit new places and to grow. Sussex is a great university where professors actually care about what students think. I would always do it again.

University of Sussex was very welcoming! The environment was friendly and diverse, there were so many events and societies that provided great entertainment and chance to learn from and socialize with people from all around the world. The location (Brighton) is absolutely great for both people who enjoy going out and those who prefer calmer activities like hiking. The train connection with London is great and affordable. The classes were very interesting, however some teachers assumed that the international students know some "technical" things and standards from University of Sussex (for example things like "you've all learnt how to write a literature review like this in your writing class last year so i won't explain it" when none of the international students had taken that class). There were also some difficulties connected with Brexit, especially as far as healthcare was concerned, but everyone tried their best to be very helpful. I would say the housing was the worst aspect of my stay, the price of the accommodation did not match the living standard of it, in my opinion.
Overall, the minor difficulties were definitely worth this great experience!

I had a great experience on University of Sussex. If any international students are interested in coming to England, I would strongly recommend Sussex due to the inclusiveness of the its students and the lovely city of Brighton.
Furthermore, I the university offers a high academic standard while still keeping students from drowning in assignments.
Lastly, I recommend joining different social societies. Personally, I played Ultimate Frisbee during my stay, which makes easier to meet people and friends.

Sussex is a great University, not the most academically rigorous. I did have quite a few issues with the University’s online portal which was irritating and time consuming. emails were often sent to the wrong groups, addresses ect so I often recieved important information regarding events and my studies, late or not at all. sometimes I got emails not meant for me which created a lot of confusion. Sussex is definetly a multi-cultural university and there was great opportunity to interact with others from a variety of backgrounds which I really enjoyed. The campus was well maintained but unusually difficult to navigate and very poorly signposted, I struggled as a native English speaker so can’t imagine how difficult it would be to navigate the campus for other students. The lecturers were friendly and paid special attention to exchange and foreign students which was helpful, but Overall I did find the University’s technology to be outdated and problematic.

Brighton is a fantastic city to live in, it is lively and there are endless of fun activities in the city. It is perfect for foodies, with many vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants. The beach is right there near the city center and is perfect for your daily walks or runs, or just to hang out with your friends during the day or night, with clubs right at the beach side. The university is amazing as well with many interesting programs and they are always there to help you figure out what you want. I couldn't recommend it more!