01. Street art is a big feature of Brighton. The Rick and Morty house is by local artist Aroe MSK, whose work can be found all over Brighton. It’s in between the city centre and our Moulsecoomb location, in a popular area for students.
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02. Our Varley Park halls of residence, close to Moulsecoomb and Falmer.
How to apply to halls, unihomes and unilets
After making us your firm choice, we’ll email you an invitation to apply for halls of residence accommodation. Check our website to find out more about applying for accommodation, application deadlines and our allocation policy: www.brighton.ac.uk/living-here.
Other accommodation options Private sector renting
Halls of residence
Halls of residence are universitymanaged buildings where students live together. If you choose to live in halls you’ll usually have your own bedroom and share living spaces. We have halls of residence on several sites across Brighton and in Eastbourne. There is a variety of prices, catering options and room type available. Budgeting You may need to budget for travel, a TV licence and food as well as rent.
Houses managed by the university
Unihomes and unilets are properties that the university lets to our students on behalf of private landlords and letting agents. With this option the university is your landlord and you deal direct with us whilst enjoying the benefits of living in a shared house. Budgeting Unihome and unilet rents include electricity, water and gas.
This is a good option if you want more freedom and independence, and you can choose to be closer to the city. Join our Housemates Facebook group to meet other students and use our Studenthomes database to help find a place to live. Budgeting You’ll need to budget for bills, contents insurance, travel, food and a TV licence as well as your rent.
When to look
It’s advisable to look for private rented accommodation during the summer before you start your course. You may be able to book onto our orientation programme which takes place the week before the start of term – you can use this as a base for your search. If you choose to live in private rented accommodation you’ll need a UK-based guarantor or be able to pay 3–12 month’s rent in advance.
House-hunting
The Accommodation Service is open during the summer and we manage a Facebook group which you can use to find housemates and access housing advice before you start university. You can meet other students who are looking to share and ask our accommodation team any questions.
Homestay
Homestay gives you the extra security of living with a family, couple or single person endorsed by the university. Homestay is popular with international students and ideal for short stays of a few weeks or longer. Homestay is only available to students in the Brighton area. Rooms can be provided on a self-catered or catered basis, where you can have your meals cooked for you. We also have shared rooms if you know another student you would like to share with. Budgeting Depending on whether you choose the catered or self-catered option, you may need to budget for food and travel as well as rent.
How to apply
If you are interested in homestay, once you have accepted your place on a course, contact us by email or phone, and we’ll send you an application form.
Find out more
You can find all the information you need including how to apply for university accommodation and advice on finding a home in the private sector at www.brighton. ac.uk/living-here. Find out more about living costs, budgeting and financial advice online at www.brighton.ac.uk/ moneymatters.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about accommodation, or you would like to chat to someone about your options, get in touch – we’re here to help. We’re open from 9.30am–4pm (GMT) Monday–Friday throughout the year. Brighton +44 (0)1273 644100 accommodation@brighton.ac.uk Eastbourne +44 (0)1273 643810 accomeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk 35