Study Group University of Sussex International Study Centre

Study Group
Working with universities and our own prestigious University of Sussex, Study Group is the largest provider of international students to UK Higher Education institutions. We use our global reach to attract quality students and we prepare each graduate for their time in higher education.

Study Group has unrivalled experience in recruiting high quality international students and helping them to successfully make the transition into UK universities and colleges. Today, we have relationships with more universities than any other provider, creating a bespoke mix of academic, Foundation, International Year One and Pre-Masters programmes to fit the needs of each institution. Our innovative International Study Centre programme enables institutions to grow a diverse international student intake.

The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, Sussex, England. Its campus is surrounded by the South Downs National Park and it is a short distance away from central Brighton. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961, the first of the plate glass university generation,and was a founding member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.

University of Sussex International Study Centre
Studying at the International Study Centre will develop your confidence, boost your English language skills and give you the academic knowledge you need to succeed in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Sussex. The International Study Centre programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sussex.

Study Group is a global leader in preparing international students for academic success. We provide English language courses and university preparation courses to students from around the world. We have been working in collaboration with the University of Sussex for more than ten years. In this time, we have helped several thousand students prepare for success in their degree studies.

As international education experts, we teach programmes specially developed for students like you. We’ll help improve your English, teach you study skills and ensure you have the academic knowledge you need to progress to the University.

You will study in our International Study Centre on the University of Sussex campus, where you will become part of University life from your first day. You will be living and learning with other international students, taught by expert teachers. We will help you become familiar with UK culture and with the British education system, so that you can easily adapt to your classes and your new home. When you have finished your course at the International Study Centre, provided you meet the required grades, you will progress directly to degree study at University of Sussex.

Study Group is the first private pathway provider to be accepted on to the Office for Students (OfS) Register of English higher education providers. This means we meet the OfS requirements for course quality, academic standards, student support and student protection. Since 1 August 2019, International Study Centre students have been able to access the same range of benefits as students attending other UK public universities.

Learn more about life in the International Study Centre.

University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

Our vision

• Learn to transform
  • Ensuring that studying at Sussex is a life-changing experience for every student
• Research with impact
  • Building an international reputation for research that makes a difference to people's lives
• Engage for change
  • Forming partnerships and making connections, in pursuit of progressive goals

Studying in the UK is a new experience, but living with other students is the best way to experience student life. You’ll be able to make new friends from around the world, supporting each other through student life and enjoying everything the city of Brighton has to offer.
University-managed accommodation is located on-campus and off-campus, in the residential areas of Brighton and Hove. It is allocated based on availability. If you secure University-managed accommodation, all associated fees will be payable to the university.

On-campus Accommodation :
A variety of rooms are available on campus, in eight modern student residences: Brighthelm, Lewes Court, East Slope, Park Houses, Park Village, Stanmer Court, Swanborough and Northfield.

• Single and ensuite room options (standard rooms have a shared bathroom; en suite rooms have their own bathrooms).
• Rooms have secure locks and include: bed, wardrobe and drawers, desk and chair, bookshelves and a mirror. They also have telephone and internet access.
• Located within a 10-minute walk away from the International Study Centre, academic buildings and facilities.
• Surrounded by beautiful countryside and walking distance away from campus restaurants, shops and cafés.

Independently Arranged Private Student Housing:
Rivers Birtwell/Home James is the trusted way to find and book your ideal private student home. You can choose from a range of accommodation options depending on your budget, your chosen location or the type of room you prefer. And what is more, it is a 100% free service, with no tenant fees for you to pay. You can choose from a range of accommodation options depending on your budget, your chosen location or the type of room you prefer. And what is more, it is a 100% free service, with no tenant fees for you to pay.

All properties offered from Rivers Birtwell portfolio are managed by Home James – designated established high street letting agent based in Hove. Home James has years of experience of managing a large portfolio of student specific rental property in the UK. Rooms are located in private shared student houses located close to everything the vibrant city of Brighton has to offer, including shops, restaurants, cafés in Brighton with excellent transport links to the University and the International Study Centre. For more information Click Here

Included features of the student houses:

• Single or double rooms with a shared kitchen and a bathroom in a fully furnished student house, three quarter double bed, fitted desk with lamp, cork board and chair, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, hanging rail, bedside table, internet access
• Modern kitchen space, range oven, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine, tumble dryer
• Spacious lounge with dining area, the ideal space to socialise with your house mates, relaxing in front of the television or over a home cooked meal
• The sitting room has a flat screen TV with TV licence included in the rent. TV is connected to the internet and can be used for gaming or watching Netflix and Amazon.

Take a look and get a taste of the features of sample private student houses by taking a 360-degree look inside of a sample property by visiting https://riversbirtwell.co.uk

Costs and Fees:-

Independently arranged private housing guideline Costs:

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• Students at the International Study Centre who plan to progress to a degree at the University of Sussex may be eligible for a scholarship towards the cost of their degree. Find out about available scholarships .