University of Brighton halls cost from £173 a week for a standard room with a shared bathroom at Varley Park to £290 for a one-bed flat, according to the university’s 2026/27 prices. Most en suites are between £192 and £270 a week, and most contracts run for 39 weeks. Brighton guarantees a hall place to eligible first-year students who book by 31 July 2026. This guide covers rents by hall, the guarantee, how rooms are allocated and what to check before you book.
Prices and dates on this page come from the University of Brighton’s accommodation pages. The university says its hall prices “will be updated in due course”, so check the current figure before you book.
University of Brighton halls and rents (2026/27)
The university lists its halls of residence with the weekly cost and contract length of each room type:
| Hall and room | Location | Bathroom | Contract | Weekly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varley Park, standard | Varley Park | Shared | 39 weeks | £173 |
| Varley Park, premium | Varley Park | Shared | 39 weeks | £192 to £193 |
| Paddock Field | Falmer | En suite | 39 weeks | £192 |
| Varley Park, standard | Varley Park | En suite | 39 weeks | £200 to £208 |
| Great Wilkins | Falmer | En suite | 50 weeks | £210 |
| Phoenix Brewery | City campus | En suite | 39 weeks | £211.50 |
| Varley Park, premium | Varley Park | En suite | 39 weeks | £218 |
| Mithras, standard | Moulsecoomb | En suite | 39 to 51 weeks | £243 |
| Mithras, large | Moulsecoomb | En suite | 39 to 51 weeks | £265 |
| Mithras, premium | Moulsecoomb | En suite | 39 to 51 weeks | £270 |
| Varley Park, studio | Varley Park | En suite | 39 weeks | £282 |
| Varley Park, one-bed flat | Varley Park | En suite | 39 weeks | £290 |
Over 39 weeks, a £173 room comes to £6,747 and a £243 room at Mithras to £9,477. Great Wilkins is on a 50-week contract, so its £210 weekly rent adds up to £10,500. The university also lists a couples flat at Great Wilkins at £185.15 per person.
What is included
The university says all its halls include £5,000 of contents insurance, utility bills (gas, electricity, water and broadband), communal cleaning, 24/7 security and support, and a social programme. Eligible full-time UK undergraduates may also get up to £1,000 towards accommodation costs through the Brighton Boost, so check the page for the conditions.
Circus Street nominated private halls
Circus Street in the city centre is listed at £235 a week for an en suite on a 39-week contract. The university states it is not managed by the University of Brighton and that the contract is solely between you and Kaplan Living. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how the two types differ.
Accommodation guarantee and allocation
The university’s 2026/27 allocation policy guarantees eligible students the option to book a hall place if they:
- are starting their first year of full-time study and have made Brighton their firm choice;
- submit their booking request by the deadline, which was 31 July 2026;
- are on a course that starts in the autumn term and runs for at least 31 weeks; and
- do not have a first-year placement that requires living away during term time.
If your offer is conditional and has not become unconditional by 30 August 2026, the university cannot guarantee you a room. When booking you choose up to four room preferences and get a random allocation number that sets your place on the booking list. The university aims to match one of your top two preferences, and says 98% of students received their first or second choice in 2025/26. Once you receive an offer you have three days to accept it, and under its one-offer policy no other room is allocated if you reject it or let it expire.
Where to live in Brighton as a student
The university’s halls are spread across its campuses: Falmer (Paddock Field and Great Wilkins), Moulsecoomb (Mithras), the city campus (Phoenix Brewery) and Varley Park. Pick the hall nearest the campus where most of your teaching happens. From second year most students move into shared houses around the city, so check the bus route and rent before you commit. If you are studying at the University of Sussex, check its own accommodation pages, as the prices above apply to the University of Brighton only.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and the total cost, not just the weekly rent.
- Which campus your hall is on compared with where you will be taught.
- Shared bathroom, en suite or studio, because the price gap is large.
- The booking deadline and the one-offer rule.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Southampton, Exeter and Portsmouth, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Brighton accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, weekly costs run from £173 for a standard shared-bathroom room at Varley Park to £290 for a one-bed flat. Most en suites are £192 to £270, and most contracts are 39 weeks.
Does the University of Brighton guarantee accommodation?
Yes, to eligible first-year full-time students who have made Brighton their firm choice and book by the deadline, which was 31 July 2026. Your course must also start in the autumn term and run for at least 31 weeks.
Are bills included in Brighton halls?
The university says gas, electricity, water and broadband are included in all its halls, along with contents insurance and communal cleaning.
Can I choose my hall at Brighton?
You pick up to four room preferences, but a random allocation number decides your place on the booking list. The university aims to offer one of your top two, though your position determines whether that is possible.
