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Student life

Going to university is about more than earning your degree. During your studies you'll meet new people, try new experiences and make memories that stay with you for life.

The University of Chichester offers a student life that can be personalised to your own interests. It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences at university, across Chichester, Bognor Regis, and along the South Coast.

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What's it like to live in South East?
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South East England is made up of nine counties, with popular student cities in Brighton & Hove, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, and Southampton.

The area sees plenty of sunshine and Brighton – the LGBTQ+ capital of the UK – is a student favourite, with tons of quirky shops, cafes, arts, nightlife and watersports.

Moving east into Kent, you'll find the charming towns of Whitstable, Broadstairs, and Margate – all bursting with literary history – plus the iconic landmarks of Dover’s white cliffs and Canterbury Cathedral.

London is an hour or two away for gigs, theatre trips and capital city adventures, while the country’s two largest airports – Heathrow and Gatwick – mean international journeys are easy to get started.

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What's it like to live in Chichester?
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Described as ‘sunshine in bricks and mortar’, compact Chichester is sandwiched between the golden beaches of West Wittering and the chalky hills of the South Downs.

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Campus and facilities

Our campuses are based in the city of Chichester and the nearby coastal resort of Bognor Regis. Both have plenty of relaxing green spaces and a combination of attractive, historic buildings and excellent modern facilities. Bognor Regis is home to the Tech Park which was opened by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and is home to our STEM and Creative Industries courses.

Accommodation

Choosing accommodation can be daunting, but we're here to guide you through the different types available, enabling you to make an informed decision.

Our accommodation options range from on-campus halls of residence on both our Bishop Otter (Chichester) and Bognor Regis campuses, to our Student Villages situated to the south of the picturesque city centre of Chichester. Choose between ensuite and shared style (i.e. with communal bathrooms and kitchens) accommodation, with catered or self-catered packages allocated on a single occupancy basis.

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Course locations

Italia Conti

2 Henry Plaza, Victoria Way,, Woking, GU21 6BU

Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester, PO19 6PE

Platform One

Dodnor Lane, Newport (Isle of Wight), PO30 5XD

Associated Studios Performing Arts Academy

204 Latimer Road, London, W10 6QY

Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester

Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HR

Bishop Otter Campus

Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester, PO19 6PE

Main Site

Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester, PO19 6PE