Study Abroad in Brighton, England at University of Sussex

Sussex University and Brighton will always have a place in my heart. I had quite difficult classes but my teachers and classmates always helped me understand the materials better when needed. Then, socially, meeting other exchange students and classmates, really made my experience one of the best. No one is judgemental and everyone is so open, you can truly be yourself while immersing in a hardworking academic environment. I love Brighton and US. I would not however recommend a specific housing accommodation on campus, namely Norwich house. We paid significantly high amount of money for rent and we were not satisfied at all. I will not go into details here because this is not the purpose, however, the management of the housing, made it very hard for us to be able to recommend future students living on campus.

Insane experience and could not recommend more. You make a bunch of international friends, experience education in another country, and can hop on a train to get to another country. I found the modules at Sussex engaging and relevant to my future job. The course load was manageable (much less work than my home uni) and allowed for constant travelling (uni is fairly close to gatwick airport). Sussex is a very international student friendly place, in all of my classes there was a bunch of exchange students. All of the clubs and sports teams had activites and pubcrawls, which really gets you involved in the pubbing culture. Brighton is a vibrant place that is worth the visit.

My exchange abroad was a really great time in which I met so many new people who gave me new perspectives in different ways. In school we had a lot of different seminars and workshops which gave me insights I’m bringing with me home, and outside of school I got to meet both exchange students and British people from my corridor and in my volleyball team. It’s very exciting to get to know someone with a whole different childhood and culture, you realize there’s so much more to learn. The university also hosted a lot of different events for bringing the students together, which I appreciated! The societies also offered a wide range of social activities for free or a small sum, which was a great way to get to know new people. After this exchange I also feel more comfortable in speaking English, or at least confident that I’m able to show my personality in a different language than my first language. That opens up a whole new world of opportunities!

My exchange at University of Sussex has been one of the best experiences of my life! Not only did I grow as a person, but I also made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. I wouldn’t trade my exchange experience for anything in the world.

I also had the opportunity to take creative courses that aren’t offered at my home university, and they were incredibly enjoyable. They made me realize that the creative field is where I truly want to build my career.

Brighton is an amazing city as well, it’s the perfect size, and the people are so friendly. I felt at home from the very beginning. Another huge plus was how well the university looked after us exchange students. There were so many fun activities at the start of the semester, which made it easy to meet people and make friends.

I will always be grateful for my exchange experience at University of Sussex!

Coming to Sussex was not only academically enriching, but it also gave me the opportunity to meet students from all over the world as well as local British students!

The University of Sussex and the city of Brighton offer so many exciting activities and things to do, making it easy to get involved and make the most of your time here.
I would highly recommend joining a society. Whether it's the Walking Society, where you can explore the beautiful South Downs and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings, or Pilates to unwind, stay active, and meet new people, there is something for everyone.

I also really enjoyed the content of my modules. The lecturers were incredibly supportive, and the seminars were engaging and interactive.

When it comes to housing, it can be a little tricky, as it really depends on your preferences and what makes you feel most comfortable. I chose to live off campus in a shared flat with local students. While some of them certainly taught me a few lessons in patience, others showed me their favourite spots around Brighton and introduced me to their friends. I was really lucky! Living with local students gave me a genuine insight into British life and made my experience even more memorable.

Overall, my time at Sussex has been an incredibly rewarding academic and personal experience. I have made lifelong friends, grown both academically and personally, and created memories that I will always cherish.

If you are looking to travel, be close to a super cool city, and have ease of getting elsewhere in the UK look no further than Univeristy of Sussex. I can not rave about the location of this university enough. As a student coming from the US, Sussex was perfectly situated for me to experience the UK by public transport as well as a nice closed off campus surrounded by natural beauty. The ease of the busses and trains and the proximity to Gatwick airport made travel into Brighton, London, and greater Europe so easy. Sussex offered many interesting classes and the unique opportunity to learn in a new country surrounded by a diverse student body.

I had the best time during my study abroad experience at the University of Sussex during the Autumn semester of 2025. I have made great friendships with other exchange students and have made a home away from home which I will always cherish. If you are looking to undertake a university exchange, I cannot recommend Sussex enough! Brighton is an amazing city closeby to the campus, and London is just a train ride away. The campus itself is very green and surrounded by the beautiful Stanmer National park so is a perfect choice for nature lovers.

During the time I spent in Sussex, I was happier than I have ever been. The classes were interesting, great teachers, and good vibes with my classmates. But for me, the people that I want to hold on to are my flatmates and a few other friends, who spent more time in my flat than in theirs at the end of the day. The friendships that I made in Sussex are so special. All the things we experienced together make them irreplaceable. It was tough leaving my family and everyone I love at home, but it was even tougher to come back.

But definitely an experience that I will always want to repeat, and grateful that I had the chance to experience.