City features:

Brighton is a city like no other. It is relatively small in size but has a big city feel, and with both the Coast and the South Downs on your doorstep there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy both beach sport activities and the countryside.
The Brighton Festival is the largest annual arts and culture festival in England and takes place in venues across Brighton throughout May, along with the Brighton Fringe it is known for being ambitious, daring and creative.
Brighton Digital Festival in September welcomes thousands of visitors to over 150 events. It’s a celebration that unites the arts and digital communities of a city that it on the cutting edge of digital culture.
CINECITY Brighton Film Festival in November showcases the very best in cinema, with premieres, previews and special events.
Brighton is also home to some top tier Sports clubs; the Premiership football team Brighton and Hove Albion, Sussex County Cricket Club, Brighton Blues Rugby Club and Brighton and Hove Hockey Club.

Address in Brighton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the):

University of Brighton
Mithras House, Lewes Rd
Brighton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)

Population:

300,000

Closest Airport:

London Gatwick (LGW) is the closest International Airport to the University of Brighton. There is a direct train service from LGW South terminal to Brighton railway station.

Sightseeing:

There are a wide variety of sightseeing opportunities in Brighton, just some of the highlights are The Royal Pavilion, built as an exotic seaside pleasure palace for King George IV; the British Airways i360 – a 162 metre observation tower giving visitors a views across Brighton and the south coast and The Palace Pier, a Grade II listed pleasure pier featuring rides and amusements.

Shopping:

There are more than 400 independent shops, cafes and entertainment venues in Brighton’s celebrated and trendy North Laine area, as well as high street shopping at the 80-store Churchill Square shopping mall. Whether it be electronic goods, homeware, high street fashion or even juggling and circus equipment we are confident there is something for everyone in Brighton!

How to get to university:

Train tickets can be purchased at the airport inside the South terminal. Take the train from the South Terminal at the airport directly to Brighton (45 mins). From the train station in Brighton, take a taxi at the rank just outside the station. Give them the address: Great Wilkins Halls of Residence, University of Brighton - Falmer Campus, Village Way, BN1 9QW. If they are unsure you can give them the following instructions: Go past the Amex stadium and on to the campus, past the car park and down the hill. Great Wilkins is on the right hand side just before you get to Virgin Active.

Housing On-Campus:

Costs are different per semester: Fall Semester: 18/09/2021 - 08/01/2022 £2528 -- Spring Semester: 08/01/2022 - 18/06/2022 £3634 - Great Wilkins Halls of Residence accommodation is made up of apartment style blocks consisting of 3-8 single bedrooms with a private en-suite shower/toilet facilities and a shared living/kitchen area. Laundry facilities are also available on site.
Bedding and kitchenware will already be in your accommodation on your arrival. Your room is ready for you on arrival with all bedding, towel, toilet roll, crockery, cutlery, basic pots and pans and kitchen equipment. There is a charge for this service, which will need to be paid for within the first week of arrival.

Housing Off-Campus:

Accommodation Office can help to find off-campus housing JSA students can secure their own accommodation, however we strongly advise against this. Living on campus with other students on the JSA programme is very much part of the JSA student experience. Securing private accommodation off-campus can be costly and meeting contract terms is often difficult. The SAO office is unable to help with finding off-campus housing, however the University of Brighton accommodation team are able to give information on renting privately.