University of Suffolk

Students who come to study in Suffolk will find an exciting county that sees things a little differently. Proud of its heritage, the county is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the UK.

• Suffolk is home to numerous arts, literary and music festivals including Latitude Festival in Southwold.
• Many nightclubs in Ipswich offer student nights. Ipswich has developed a thriving, varied music scene with opportunities for new bands to play in smaller venues.
• Cultural experiences can be found at Ipswich's theatres, from innovative production, to an eclectic selection of amateur shows, along with major touring acts.
• Sports can be enjoyed at Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town FC, and there is a dry ski slope for those looking for something a little different.
• Elsewhere, the seaside resorts of Felixstowe in the south, Lowestoft in the north and Great Yarmouth just over the Norfolk border, offer all the fun of traditional piers.

• Athena Hall is the on-campus halls of residence on the Ipswich waterfront. It offers 590 rooms all with en suite showers.
• Athena Hall is managed by Fresh Student Living, completely independent of the university.
• Athena Hall is just 300 metres from the university. On the ground floor is a café and pharmacy, with local shops close by.
• The accredited accommodation scheme lists off-campus properties which are privately owned and managed.
• Further information about campus accommodation can be found on the Suffolk Studentpad website.

• Students are automatically members of the Students' Union, giving them access to support, advice and a range of activities.
• There are a variety of sports and societies to join, from politics to gaming – or students can get help to start their own.
• Thursday nights are the official Suffolk student nights, meaning cheaper entry, drinks and the chance to meet other students.

• The Ipswich campus is around a 10-minute walk from the town centre.
• Ipswich train station is a 15-minute walk from campus, with direct trains to the local area and to Cambridge and London.
• Ipswich has a bus service, a park-and-ride scheme and multiple taxi services which enable students to get around.
• The university encourages all attending to travel sustainably by walking, cycling or car sharing.
• The closest airport is London Stansted, just over an hour away by car.