University of Sussex

University of Sussex and purpose-built student accommodation

University of Sussex is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Brighton. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 1 linked scheme. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves University of Sussex students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

University

University of Sussex

Brighton, East Sussex~19,220 students

The University of Sussex is a public research university established in 1961, known for its research-led teaching and interdisciplinary approach. It aims to create progressive futures by focusing on environmental sustainability, human flourishing, and digital and data futures.

About

The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, East Sussex, England. It lies mostly within the city boundaries of Brighton and Hove. Its large campus site is surrounded by the South Downs National Park, and provides convenient access to central Brighton 5.5 kilometres away. The university received its royal charter in August 1961, the first of what later was called the plate glass university generation.

PBSA Demand

Falmer campus catchment. Private PBSA must clear the campus-housing gap; city-centre stock is a longer commute thesis.

Campus catchment

thin
Students
19,220
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
434
Beds / 100 students
2.3
Schemes tracked
1

Thin nearby PBSA cover — about 2.3 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

Profile
Russell Group-calibre
City avg rent
£160-£230/week
City occupancy
96-99%
City yield range
5.0-6.5%

Key Information

Coat of arms
University of Sussex coat of arms
City
Brighton
Region
East Sussex
Student population (approx)
19,220

PBSA Near This University

1 scheme within ~2 miles of campus · 434 beds

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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
Hillfort House4341.1 miStudent RoostBrighton

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