Our campuses

What's on campus

Our Grand Parade campus is in the cultural heart of Brighton, a short stroll from the beach and the pier.

The nearby Phoenix Brewery halls of residence is home to 300 students. The city centre is just a short walk away, including the popular Kemp Town, Hanover and Queens Park areas.

Social scene – At the Grand Parade campus you are just a few hundred metres from the bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy and live music venues that make Brighton a popular London destination for a night out. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities and impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and has a selection of highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the quirky Royal Pavilion which has become a symbol of the city's eccentricities. The campus' Sallis Benney theatre and gallery host a number of events during the festival and throughout the year.

Sports – You have access to all of our sports facilities at our Falmer and Moulsecoomb campus, including gyms, astroturf pitches and a climbing wall. The nearby seafront is popular with runners and cyclists, and beach volleyball is commonplace throughout the year.

Food and drink on campus – There's a choice of cafes and restaurants on all of our campuses.

Campus video

Interactive map and tours

Travel and transport

Bicycle: You can reach the campus using the city's network of cycle lanes. There are cycle stands off William Street and a cycle cage in front of the Circus Street Annexe, accessed via Kingswood Street.

Bus: Being so central, the campus is on almost all of the city's bus routes. For timetables and student fares visit the Brighton and Hove Bus Company website. There is a free hourly bus services for Brighton students, running between all of our Brighton campuses and Varley Park. 

Train: The closest train station is Brighton. It is a 10-minute walk from the campus. You can get unlimited train travel around the city using the Unizone ticket. For timetables check National Rail Enquiries.

Car: Because of its central location there is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport. There are a number of NCP car parks nearby. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcodes:

• Grand Parade main building and 68 Grand Parade – BN2 0JY
• Circus Street – BN2 9QF
• Dorset Place – BN2 1ST
• Edward Street - BN2 0JG
• Pavilion Parade  – BN2 1RA
• Phoenix Brewery halls of residence – BN2 9WJ
• St Peter's House – BN2 9NA

Open day travel

How to get to our open day

By train

From Brighton station, the Grand Parade campus is a 10-15 minute walk; otherwise the number 7 bus stops at the bottom of Edward Street, just a minute’s walk south of Grand Parade. Look out for our students wearing bright blue t-shirts who will be at the doors to greet you.

By car

The following links will advise on where you can park in Brighton, as well as the costs involved: NCP car parks in Brighton.

Please bear in mind that parking in Brighton city centre can be very expensive, so you may prefer to travel by public transport.

By bus

If you’re travelling to Brighton by bus the coach station, where the long distance coaches pull into, is on the seafront, just a short walk from Grand Parade main building. Brighton and Hove buses stop at the Old Steine, which is next to the Royal Pavilion and is a short walk south of Grand Parade.

Stagecoach buses
Hove buses

What's on campus

Two miles north of Brighton city centre and the seafront, Moulsecoomb is the largest of our five campuses with more than 8,000 students.

Moulsecoomb Place is home to more than 160 students, while others live in nearby Varley Park. There are a number of areas of Brighton that are popular with students just a short walk, cycle or bus ride away. These include Moulsecoomb, Bevendean, Hollingbury, Elm Grove, Hanover and other suburbs that stretch up the hills on either side of the Lewes Road.

Social scene – Most students head into the lively centre of Brighton for its mix of bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy and live music venues. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities and impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and has a selection of highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the quirky Royal Pavilion which has become a symbol of the city's eccentricities.

Sports – On campus there is a sports hall with basketball and badminton courts, fitness suite and climbing wall. Beyond the campus you can find teams for almost every sport, from beach volleyball to touch rugby. The seafront and beautiful South Downs are wonderful for exploring on foot or by bike, and the sea is often dotted with kayakers, windsurfers and paddle boarders.

Food and drink on campus – There's a choice of  cafes and restaurants on all of our campuses.

Campus video

Interactive map and tours

Travel and transport

Bicycle: There are cycle lanes running all the way from Brighton city centre along Lewes Road (A270) to Moulsecoomb and on to Falmer. On campus there are plenty of covered cycle stands monitored by CCTV.

Bus: The 24, 25, 28 and 49 run frequently from central Brighton. The number 24 links the Moulsecoomb campus with Varley Park halls of residence. For timetables and student fares visit the Brighton and Hove Bus Company website. There is a free hourly bus services for Brighton students, running between all of our Brighton campuses and Varley Park.

Train: The closest station is Moulsecoomb. There are up to four trains an hour from Brighton to Moulsecoomb (4 minutes), two an hour direct to Eastbourne (40 minutes) and regular services to Hastings (75 minutes). You can get unlimited train travel around the city using the Unizone ticket. For timetables check National Rail Enquiries.

Car: There is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcodes:

• Cockcroft, Huxley and Watts Buildings (and Aldrich Library)  – BN2 4GJ
• Manor House and Tithe Barn – BN2 4GA
• Mithras House (and Annexe and Steam House) – BN2 4AT
• Moulsecoomb Place – BN2 4HQ

Open day travel

How to get to our open day

By train

Moulsecoomb station is two stops from Brighton main station and is situated immediately behind the Huxley building. A student helper will be on hand to guide you to registration.

By car

Parking on site is very limited for the open days, so we do recommend taking public transport if feasible. Please note that some satellite navigation systems take you through the city centre; the notes below give the most straightforward route to us from the major roads:

From the A23: turn onto the A27 westbound towards Lewes and take the first junction marked ‘Hollingbury’. At the top of the slip road, take the turning straight ahead on the roundabout and follow the road over the hill and continue past the A27 turning, under the bridge and past the Varley halls of residence. At the end of the road turn right onto the Lewes road. You will pass a railway bridge, following which you should look out for our eight-storey Cockcroft building on the right.

For all courses apart from business and architecture courses turn right at the entrance just past Cockcroft. For Architecture, Interior Architecture and Business courses continue for 100m and turn left at the entrance to Mithras House on the opposite side of the road.

From the A27 Eastbound: continue past the main Brighton turning at the A23 and take the first junction marked ‘Hollingbury’. At the top of the slip road, take the turning straight ahead on the roundabout and follow the road over the hill and continue past the A27 turning, under the bridge and past the Varley halls of residence. At the end of the road turn right onto the Lewes road. You will pass a railway bridge, following which you should look out for our eight-storey Cockcroft building on the right.

For all courses apart from business and architecture courses turn right at the entrance just past Cockcroft. For Architecture, Interior Architecture and Business courses, continue for 100m and turn left at the entrance to Mithras House on the opposite side of the road.

From the A27 Westbound: Come off at the junction for the A270, getting into the right-hand lane (marked ‘Brighton’) and head along the road, under the railway viaduct and look out for our eight-storey Cockcroft building on the right. For all courses apart from business and architecture-related courses turn right at the entrance just past Cockcroft; Architecture, Interior Architecture and Business-related courses should pass that site and turn left at the entrance to Mithras House just beyond it.

By bus

If you’re travelling to Brighton by bus, the coach station is on the seafront a short walk from the Royal Pavilion from where the local buses (routes 23, 24, 25, 48 and 49) will take you to Moulsecoomb.

Stagecoach buses
Hove buses

What's on campus

Our Falmer campus is on the edge of the South Downs National Park, just four miles from the Brighton seafront. With around 7,000 students based here, we've invested £60 million in this campus in the last ten years, equipping it with outstanding modern facilities.

More than 600 students live in halls of residence on this campus and there are a number of areas of Brighton that are popular with students just a short cycle or bus ride away. These include Moulsecoomb, Bevendean, Hollingbury, Elm Grove and other suburbs that stretch up the hills on either side of the Lewes Road.

Social scene – Most students head into the lively centre of Brighton for its mix of bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy and live music venues. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities and impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and has a selection of highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the quirky Royal Pavilion which has become a symbol of the city's eccentricities.

Sports – On campus there is a floodlit astroturf football pitch, netball and tennis courts, a sports centre with a fitness suite, two activity studios and a sports hall with six badminton courts. Beyond the campus you can find teams for almost every sport, from beach volleyball to touch rugby. The campus is right next to Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium.

Food and drink on campus – There's a choice of cafes and restaurants on all of our campuses.

Campus video

Interactive map and tours

Travel and transport

Bicycle: There are cycle lanes running all the way from Brighton city centre to Falmer along Lewes Road (A270) via the Moulsecoomb campus. On campus there are plenty of covered cycle stands monitored by CCTV.

Bus: The 25 and 23 run regularly from central Brighton. The 28 and 29 express service between Brighton and Lewes stops at Falmer station. For timetables and student fares visit the Brighton and Hove Bus Company website. There is a free hourly bus services for Brighton students, running between all of our Brighton campuses and Varley Park. 

Train: The closest station is Falmer. There are up to four trains an hour from Brighton to Falmer (9 minutes), two an hour direct to Eastbourne (35 minutes) and regular services to Hastings (70 minutes). You can get unlimited train travel around the area using the Unizone ticket. For timetables check National Rail Enquiries.

Car: There is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcodes:

• All buildings on campus – BN1 9PH
• Brighton and Sussex Medical School – BN1 9PX

Open day travel

How to get to our open day

By train

Falmer station is three stops from Brighton main station and is situated next to the campus. Student helpers will be on hand to guide you to the site.

By bus

If you’re travelling to Brighton by bus, the coach station is on the seafront a short walk from the Royal Pavilion from where the local buses (routes 25 and 23) will take you straight to the Falmer campus. The bus stop is very close to the registration area.

Stagecoach buses
Hove buses

By car

Parking on site is limited for the open days, although we do have some additional parking available at the Amex stadium and at the Bridge car park. Because of the numbers likely to arrive by car, please note the following:

If you are likely to arrive before 10.30am, please make your way to the Falmer campus:

Please note that some satnav systems take you through the city centre, which may hold you up unnecessarily! The most straightforward routes to the Falmer campus are as follows:

From the A23: turn onto the A27 Eastbound to Lewes and take the second junction marked Rottingdean and Falmer. At the top of the slip road, turn right at the first roundabout, straight over the second roundabout and take the first right marked University of Brighton.

From the A27 Eastbound: continue past the main Brighton turning at the A27 and turn off two junctions later at the junction for Rottingdean and Falmer. At the top of the slip road, turn right at the first roundabout, straight over the second roundabout and take the first right marked University of Brighton.

From the A27 Westbound: Come off at the junction marked Rottingdean and Falmer, turn left at the roundabout at the top of the slip road then take the first right into the Falmer campus.

If you are arriving after 10.30, please make your way directly to the Bridge car park: Satnav postcode BN2 4PN

From Brighton city centre: Take the A23 northbound on Old Steine and bear right, following signs for Lewes (A270). Continue for approximately three miles, before turning right at the traffic lights via the filter lane just before the A27 junction.

From the A27 Eastbound: Leave the A27 at the Hollingbury exit and follow the signs for Coldean. At the roundabout take the exit for Coldean and after one mile, turn left at the lights onto the A270, before turning right at the traffic lights via the filter lane just before the A27 junction.

From the A27 Westbound: On the A27 head past the off-slip for Falmer and bear left off the A27 at the next junction (Stanmer Park), signposted to Brighton, onto the A270. Stay left on the slip road and at the bottom of the slip road, turn left. Our stewards will direct you.

What's on campus

Our Eastbourne campus is set in the Meads area of this historic seaside town, on the edge of the dramatic Seven Sisters Country Park. It's just a mile from the town centre and even closer to the seafront. Almost 3,000 students study here, benefitting from the close-knit university community and the excellent facilities.

The Welkin halls of residence is home to more than 350 students. Our accommodation office can help you find a place to live if you prefer to rent privately.

Social scene - Eastbourne has a range of modern bars, more traditional pubs, and live music venues popular with students, and being a compact town it's easy to find your friends on a night out.

Arts - Besides the modern Towner Contemporary Art Gallery there are also five theatres in Eastbourne and a number of arts and music festivals throughout the year.

Sports - On campus there is a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, gym, artificial outdoor pitch and dance studio. Our students take advantage of the proximity of the sea and the South Downs, exploring them on foot or by bike. The town also hosts some major sporting events, including the Eastbourne Extreme sports festival which includes kite surfing, parkour, street surfing and speed skating.

Food and drink on campus - There's a choice of cafes and restaurants on all of our campuses.

Campus video

Interactive map and tours

Travel and transport

Bicycle: Eastbourne town centre and the seafront are both within walking and cycling distance of the university. There is a cycle path all along the seafront. On campus there are plenty of covered cycle stands.

Bus: The 3 or the 3A will take you from the town centre to the campus. For timetables and routes visit the Stagecoach website.

Train: The closest station is Eastbourne. It is about a 25-minute walk to campus. There are two direct trains to Brighton every hour (35 minutes), up to six trains per hour to London (90 minutes) and regular trains to Hastings (30 minutes). For timetables check National Rail Enquiries.

Car: There is limited permit-controlled car parking on campus. Staff and students are encouraged to use bikes and public transport. To get the best route for your journey use the following postcodes:

• Leaf Hospital – BN21 2HW
• Bishopsbourne, Trevin Towers (and Annexe) – BN20 7SP
• Hillbrow – BN20 7SR
• Welkin halls of residence – BN20 7SH
• Welkin House – BN20 7SN
• Aldro, Greynore 1 and 2, Robert Dodd (and Annexes) – BN20 7UR
• Queenwood – BN20 7UN

Open day travel

How to get to our open day

By train

From Eastbourne station there is a free shuttle bus to the university from 8:30am. It takes around 15 minutes, but at peak times you may need to allow slightly longer. Look out for our students wearing bright blue t-shirts at the station who will direct you to the bus.

By car

Parking close to the campus is very limited so if you are travelling by car you will need to park at one of the town centre car parks and then take the free shuttle bus from the train station. Look out for our students wearing bright blue t-shirts at the station who will direct you to the bus.

Discounted car parking for open day visitors:

• Junction Road car park (BN21 3QZ) is offering discounted parking of £2.00 per day for visitors for the open day. To take advantage of this discount you must request a voucher at the open day registration, which you will need to produce when exiting the car park.
• The Eastbourne long-stay train station car park is also offering open day visitors discounted parking of £3.00 for the day. To obtain the discount you will need to purchase your parking ticket from the station ticket office, not the automatic machines. Please show your open day email at the ticket office.

By bus

If you’re travelling to Eastbourne by bus, please make sure that you get off close to Eastbourne station, from where our free shuttle bus will run from 8:30am to 3.30pm. Look out for our students wearing bright blue t-shirts at the station who will direct you to the bus.

The following websites may help:

• Stagecoach buses: www.stagecoachbus.com
• Brighton and Hove buses: www.buses.co.uk (the coaster buses number 12 runs to Eastbourne from Brighton)
• Advice from Eastbourne Borough Council: www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk