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whilst maintaining a caring stewardship of campus facilities, allowing core University activities to be delivered efficiently and effectively."

Student housing at Sussex

We have a range of student housing, usually in single rooms, with different prices depending on the facilities provided. However, you can also live off campus in privately rented accommodation if you prefer (high school students must live on campus). Be aware, however, that Brighton is a tourist centre, and prices rise in the summer months.

All University accommodation is self-catering with access to kitchen facilities where you can cook your own meals. The standard rent for 2005 will be £70.50 per week including utilities and linen bales. Some townhouse accommodation will be available at a higher rent of £89 per week. Please submit your application for accommodation at the same time as your application form - we are unable to guarantee housing to late applicants. Family accommodation on campus is very limited so please enquire early.

Catering and shopping on campus

There are plenty of places to eat out on campus on weekdays. In Bramber House there is a choice of self-service restaurants, a coffee shop, and take-away services. Several of the campus bars and coffee shops within the academic areas also serve lunchtime snacks. Campus stores include a bookshop, grocery stores, a newsagent, post office, pharmacy, launderette, insurance office and two banks.

International and Study Abroad Office

The University's International and Study Abroad Office provides assistance for overseas students, and is open on weekdays to answer queries on issues such as immigration, employment or financial matters. The International Summer School handbook should answer many of your questions about living and studying overseas.

The Chaplaincy

The Meeting House, with its' distinctive stained glass windows, houses the campus Chaplaincy. Chaplaincy activities are limited in the summer months, but people of all denominations and faiths will find suitable places of worship either on or near the University campus, or in nearby Brighton.

Student counselling

A confidential psychological and counselling service is available, offering individual help with academic, personal and social problems.

Health insurance

The campus Health Centre provides primary medical care, and complete facilities are available at nearby hospitals. It is a condition of registration that students show evidence of appropriate health insurance, as costs of private medical care in the UK are high.

Facilities for students with disabilities and special needs

The University of Sussex welcomes applications from students with physical disabilities and other special needs. Most parts of the campus are wheelchair- accessible. We encourage you to talk to us about your requirements at an early stage to ensure that your needs can be met.

The Student Support Unit at Sussex provides a range of services for students with special learning needs, including dyslexia. If you have special needs please let us know in advance, so that proper support can be arranged. If this includes special facilities for examinations, please bring with you documentation that establishes your needs. Extra time in examinations can only be allowed on production of a professional assessment of need. Although assessments can be done at Sussex, the cost may be high, and will be the responsibility of the student.