Program Reviews

I really enjoyed my semester abroad at Sussex uni. The only thing that was difficult was to find housing for me, and that happened before I even came to Brighton. Therefore I think I would recommend going for the autumn semester, because I went in the spring and naturally people are going to keep their student housings all year.

When I arrived the uni had a lot of activities planned for exchange students and it was easy to get to know other students. There's also a lot of discussion in class, so you will get to know your classmates as well.

Brighton is also probably the nicest place in all of England, and also the most vegan friendly place. Side note: visit Purezza pizza.

All in all I would really recommend Sussex uni and Brighton:)

The year I spent studying at Sussex University was the best of my life. I recommend everything the university has to offer: the accomodation, the courses, the staff, the events, the societies, the fact that is sited in Brighton...I learnt in a year at the University of Sussex more than four years studying in my home town University back in Spain. The social life there was amazing, you have events you can attend everyday and there is a great international community, so you meet people from all around the world! Brighton is an amazing city, the night life is cheaper than other cities in the UK and it's really good and enjoyable. Also it's just 1 hour away by train from London so I had the opportunity to be in a dance company in London (as I am a dancer) and travel there every week. Not many cities can offer me that. Overall, I recommend the University of Sussex 100% to anybody who is open to have a great academic and social experience.

My exchange started in September 2016 and since than Brigton has a piece of my heart. The first week was stressful for me and I believe it is stressful to everyone, but the Uni has a lot of lectures that will give you all the anawers you need - about the UK, grading system, what to expect and what is expected from you. Everything is clear and if you need more help, you can always go to the International office or ask a professor. It is easier when you are there than thinking about the exchange at home. Also, there is a lot of activities for students such as gym or one day trips. The city itself is unique and you are never going to be bored. People are friendly and helpful.
If you are thinking of doing an exchange in University of Sussex, don't overthink it, just go. It will be worth it.
The Uni is amaizing, big campus with beautiful library, study places all over the campus and great student who will be your colleagues.

I had an amazing opportunity to have fun and learn challenging stuff about my studies at the same time. I made amazing friends, and the lecturer in the course I took was simply amazing: supportive, respected our inputs and provided opportunities for us to express our opinion. It may be a bit tough to finish a course in a month, but I assure you, it was worth every challenge. Moreover, the social trips including Harry Potter World, Oxford and climbing the hills of Sussex provide people with social activities that can be appreciated by anyone, and they have reasonable prices!

I really enjoyed my summer at the University of Sussex. I come from a big city, so I was really able to appreciate the fact that the campus was situated inside/near a forest. I enjoyed commuting to Brighton for errands and to hang out with friends, and I really commend the social activities that were planned out by the staff, as they gave the students a good opportunity to really get to know each other and bond, and form life long friendships.
The module I chose to study was completely different from what I study back home, so it was an interesting and challenging experience. My professor was lovely, and I enjoyed our class discussions immensely.

I enjoyed my semester abroad at Sussex University even if my semester was cut short by the pandemic. Professors and faculty were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The education system is different from what I was used to, but I enjoyed learning how everything worked and was able to adjust fairly well. The campus is quite diverse and I enjoyed meeting students from all over the world. I also recommend the international student day trips put on by the international office as it was a great and easy way to see different cities or attractions while also meeting new friends.
For my housing, I stayed with a host family and I loved this experience. They were so helpful and friendly and it was a great way to learn more about British culture.
Brighton is a great city that is the perfect size. It is a vibrant and diverse city with many little shops and restaurants that are fun to try and wander around. In the warmer months there is also many arts and music festivals. Additionally, I really enjoyed the location of Brighton and how it was on the southern coast!

I had a great study abroad year, though it was cut short because of coronavirus. I loved getting to know the students at Sussex and I loved getting to know Brighton. The nightlife and social scene was great and the classes were super interesting. I became friends with my flatmates and made friends from my program as well. I liked the idea of student trips, though I was never able to go on one. The housing was okay, if not a little old. But I grew to love it and was sad when I had to leave. Sussex is a great school and I would highly recommend it.

I really liked the time I got to spend at the University of Sussex. Honestly I was just sad I didn't get more out of my program. The campus was absolutely beautiful and so fun to attend, but industrial action (professors on strike) meant that a ton of my classes were cancelled, like for weeks at a time. I only really got to attend class for the first three weeks, after that the strikes took over and not long after that we all had to leave due to the coronavirus. Online teaching from Sussex is not the same and it's way harder to navigate as an exchange student. We don't have any idea of our grades or our standing in our classes, not to mention that for most courses our entire grade (up to 80%) is attributed to our final essays - which we have to write from home, and have no prior knowledge on, considering the essay style and requirements can drastically differ from culture to culture.

Regardless the strikes and the corona virus that disrupted the year it was an amazing year! The modules and teachers were amazing! Staff is always helpful and nice to foreign students. I had some problem with my accommodation (Lewes Court 2), but that's the only negative aspect of my year at Sussex. Brighton is such a great town for student and foreigners! Lit to see, people are nice and friendly, the architecture is incredible! Sussex Uni is really well located: close to nature but not too far from Brigthon city center.

It was an amazing experience that was unfortunately cut short, the uni was very supportive and ensured opportunities to get to know a variety of people. I recommend using the Sussex House Hunt Facebook page to arrange accommodation as this is what I did and ended up in a great flat with amazing people at Sussex without the hassle of often sub-par uni housing, and for not much more cost wise. Disappointing that it only lasted 8 weeks, however it is 8 weeks I wouldn’t have traded for anything. Sad I won’t be able to experience this again