Allocation policy

We offer all eligible students university-managed accommodation in either Brighton or Eastbourne. 

University-managed accommodation includes halls of residence, unihomes (properties managed by the university) and unilets (properties managed jointly by the university and a partner letting agent).

We review our accommodation allocation policy, prices and eligibility criteria each year; details for 2019 will be confirmed on this page in the New Year. Accommodation applications open in early March 2019.

Key eligibility criteria

You must:

  • be entering your first year of study at the University of Brighton on a full-time course
  • if your course is based in Brighton, make Brighton your firm choice with UCAS
  • if your course is based in Eastbourne, you can apply for accommodation if we are your insurance choice too
  • apply for accommodation by the deadline of 30 June 2019
  • live in an eligible postcode area. 

See our frequently asked questions (pdf)

Students who are concerned about eligibility should speak to the accommodation office as soon as possible.

Brighton
01273 644100
accommodation@brighton.ac.uk 

Eastbourne
01273 643810 
accomeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk.

 

 

Living at home

In 2018 students living in East and West Sussex postcodes were not eligible to apply for university-managed accommodation at the start of the academic year. A number of our students chose to live at home and commute, while others chose to live in student properties in the private rented sector.

Unizone discounted rail travel is available on the coastal line between Chichester and Eastbourne and the Brighton and Hove Bus Company covers network extends beyond the city to Shoreham, Eastbourne, Lewes, Uckfield and also offers good student discounts. 

Other factors influencing eligibility

If you do not meet our eligibility criteria but one or more of the following circumstances apply, we will consider your application on an individual basis:

  • you are a care leaver or estranged from your family and studying without family support
  • you have a medical condition or disability
  • you are under 18 on or after 1 September.

These factors can also determine the kind of accommodation we offer you. Get in touch with us for advice.

Useful things to know

  • We provide advice and support to students in all years of study about the private rented sector. 
  • You do not need to wait for your results to apply for accommodation! You can apply whether your offer is conditional (awaiting results) or unconditional. 
  • If you have a disability which needs to be managed in specific accommodation, we ask you to share this information with us when you apply for accommodation. Please also liaise with the Disability and Dyslexia team at the earliest opportunity to make sure that you receive the best support available during your studies – disability@brighton.ac.uk. 
  • We recommend you do not use a school email address to apply because you may not have access to it during the summer. We do not want you to miss out on an accommodation offer from us so use an email account that you can keep an eye on.
  • Room offers are sent during the summer and you will be asked to make a payment in advance to secure the room. This payment is required before the first instalment of your student loan is released by Student Finance England.  
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